Lead Solutions Architect

About The Role

This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position.

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.

FDM is seeking a Lead Solution Architect located in Waco to support a project in the Insurance sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 12 months but may be extended.

This role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 3 days per week.

Position Summary

FDM Group is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to design and guide the delivery of enterprise business solutions across the Microsoft technology ecosystem. This role will partner with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, scalable solutions and provide the technical leadership needed to ensure successful implementation.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience with Microsoft business platforms and can move seamlessly from solution design to implementation oversight, ensuring solutions are secure, supportable, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end business solutions leveraging Microsoft technologies.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical architectures.
• Lead solution reviews, architecture discussions, and proof-of-concept activities.
• Provide technical oversight throughout implementation and serve as the primary architectural authority.
• Transition solution designs to development, engineering, and support teams.
• Establish and maintain platform standards, governance, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and platform optimization.
• Partner with business leaders, infrastructure teams, developers, and vendors to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Mentor technical teams and serve as a senior escalation point for complex issues.

Required Experience

• 7+ years of experience in solution architecture, enterprise applications, platform engineering, or a related technology field.
• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise business solutions.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, integration, security, and cloud technologies.
• Experience leading solutions from concept through implementation and operational handoff.
• Ability to influence technical decisions and lead without direct authority.

Technical Expertise

Experience with several of the following:

• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint / ShareNet
• Power Apps
• Power Automate
• Power BI
• Microsoft Power Platform
• Exchange Online / Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Azure
• Enterprise integrations, APIs, and workflow automation

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft, Azure, Dynamics 365, or Power Platform certifications.
• Agile, Scrum, or SAFe experience.
• Insurance industry experience preferred.
• Experience establishing governance and standards for Microsoft business platforms.

What Success Looks Like

• Designs practical, scalable Microsoft-based solutions that meet business needs.
• Provides clear direction to implementation teams and drives successful delivery.
• Ensures solutions are secure, supportable, and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Delivers measurable improvements in efficiency, automation, and user experience.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to both business and technical stakeholders.
• This is a senior individual contributor role that combines solution architecture, technical leadership, and implementation oversight across the Microsoft technology ecosystem.

About FDM

FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead.

With 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth.

🌍 Global impact – 18 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe

🚀 25,000+ careers launched – and counting

🤝 300+ trusted client partners

Committed to Equal Opportunities

Tech careers should be for everyone . With 75+ nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities.

Additional Considerations

FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.