Technical Lead / Architect--Only Local

Job Title: Technical Lead / Architect

Location: Baltimore, MD 21201

Job Type: Contract

Work Model: Onsite

Experience: 10+ years

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute the overall technical architecture and engineering strategy for the platform
Translate business objectives and product roadmaps into scalable, secure technical solutions
Design and oversee an end-to-end DevSecOps and CI/CD delivery pipeline
Conduct code reviews, mentor engineers, and resolve complex technical issues
Collaborate with Project Managers, Product Owners, UX teams, and business stakeholders
Communicate technical decisions, risks, and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences
Champion engineering best practices, automation, quality, and continuous improvement

Required Skills

Java, .NET, Node.js, React, Angular, GraphQL, secure coding practices
Salesforce and CRM platforms
DB2, SQL, and relational database technologies
Cloudflare services, edge computing, and CDN technologies
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
RESTful APIs, web services, and systems integration
Cloud-native architecture and distributed application design
DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and application security
Legacy system modernization (including Perl)
Agile delivery — minimum 2 successful agile projects with measurable outcomes

Preferred Skills

Experience with state or public sector IT modernization programs
Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Experience mentoring multidisciplinary teams including UX, QA, and DevSecOps engineers

Location & Work Model

Onsite — Baltimore, MD 21201. Candidates must be available to work onsite full-time.

Engagement Details

Contract engagement. Duration to be confirmed. If you have enterprise architecture leadership experience and a passion for modernizing complex systems, we'd love to connect.