Solution Architect
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William N.
Last position:
Power BI Solutions Architect/Engineer & AI Consultant at AVERDUNG GmbH
- Redesign of the company's BI infrastructure: replacement of a fragmented landscape of manually maintained Excel solutions and CSV imports with a centralized Power BI environment featuring a unified data model as the company-wide single source of truth
- Consolidation of previously isolated reporting logic into a central semantic model – eliminating redundant files, manual data transfers, and inconsistent metrics between departments
- Forecasting & planning: Design and implementation of company-wide liquidity planning in Power BI – from business logic to a fully automated, data-source-driven planning model replacing the previous manual Excel process; enables rolling forecasts and continuously up-to-date cash flow transparency for management
- Optimization of existing Power BI dashboards in terms of performance, structure, and analytical value using an AI-native approach
- Analysis and improvement of the data model, including data quality analyses, data cleansing, and consistent modeling using star schema, DAX, and Power Query
- Incident & anomaly analysis: Identification, investigation, and explanation of data anomalies, including root-cause analysis and concrete recommendations for action
- AI solution architecture: Connecting Business Central and Power BI to LangDock via MCP (Model Context Protocol) for AI-supported data usage
- Creation of a historical data layer as a basis for trend and time-series analyses
- AI-supported automation: Design and development of AI skills, agents, loops, and processes for the automated analysis and interpretation of reports
- Automated reporting workflow: Setup of scheduled, automated email distribution of AI-generated analyses and recommendations to stakeholders
- Gathering and documentation of business requirements and coordination with business departments and IT as part of requirements engineering / product owner activities
- Breaking down overall requirements into clearly defined work packages and tasks
- Definition, prioritization, and management of milestones throughout the entire project lifecycle
Tools: POWER BI, M365, Copilot Studio, MIRO, Microsoft Business Central, Microsoft Fabric, Claude AI, ChatGPT, LangDock, MS VS Code
Nikolaus J.
Last position:
Solution Architect at HIT Baumärkte
- Leading high-impact retail digital transformation focused on data integration, app integration, and next-generation customer engagement strategies.
Nikita V.
Last position:
Salesforce Technical Architect at Fennia
- Designed and engineered a shared web component library for a customer portal serving 360,000+ private users and integrated the LWC framework with Storybook via Rollup.
- Resolved WCAG AA compliance issues to support strict accessibility requirements.
- Integrated legacy systems into a new portal via REST API to support existing products.
Qamar H.
Last position:
Freelance Consultant Data Analytics & AI Portfolio at TIC Company
- Support for a data, analytics and AI initiative in a regulated enterprise environment by structuring, evaluating and prioritizing several data-driven use cases based on business impact, feasibility, scalability, data maturity and governance requirements.
- Translation of complex business and analytics requirements into clear product, data and implementation logic, as well as preparation of decision-ready documents, target visions and roadmap inputs for stakeholder and management discussions.
Daniel A.
Last position:
Solution Architect and Fullstack Developer at IoT Sensor Data Processing and Evaluation
- Develop a concept for the analysis of sensor data.
- Assess implementation options, products, and pricing in Azure.
- Present and advocate the solution concept to the client.
- Implement an ETL pipeline for processing sensor data.
- Integrate BI solutions with the data repository.
- Provide documentation and support for end users.
Constantinos S.
Last position:
Managing Director at PrimeLogic Advisory Sàrl
- Partnering with organisations to manage complex IT programmes, architect and implement ERP solutions, and embed AI where it drives measurable performance gains.
- ERP solution architecture and hands-on delivery across the full lifecycle (Oracle Cloud, Infor LN, Cegid, iValua)
- Programme and delivery leadership in both Waterfall and Agile environments (SAFe / Scrum / Kanban) - governance, stakeholder management, and execution at scale
- Comprehensive assessment of business processes, organizational maturity, and technology landscape to ensure successful ERP adoption and digital transformation initiatives
- Current mandate: Oracle Cloud SCM implementation for a Big Four consultancy
- Geneva-based; operating across Switzerland and the EU
Shamaila M.
Last position:
Founder/Kubernetes and Cloud Architect at Kubekanvas
- Developed a browser-based platform for Kubernetes no-code deployment and cluster management
- Developed a CLI in TypeScript to deploy resources in the cluster without leaving the browser UI.
- Implemented DevSecOps pipelines: image scanning, SBOM, policy enforcement, supply-chain security, and used Kyverno. Implemented IAM integration for the command-line utility tool.
- Designed role and permission models for Keycloak, OAuth/OIDC, and social login flows.
- Used LLMs to convert user intent into diagrams.
- Worked on integration with multiple sovereign clouds like StackIT, Hetzner, CIVO, UpCloud, plus public clouds like AWS, GCP, and Azure
- The technology stack includes Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, OpenAI, Kubernetes multi-tenancy using vCluster, Karpenter, RBAC for CLI, Helm, React
Fabio G.
Last position:
IT Architect, Requirements Analyst and Consultant at CANCOM
- Supports CANCOM customers in migrating legacy on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Foundry
- Takes over and stabilizes existing solutions after a short handover
- Business analysis and requirements engineering for migration to a new cloud environment
- Optimization of machine learning models for feature extraction and customer profiling
- Ensures data protection and compliance
- Leads the migration of on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric
- Designs new AI platforms for clients
- Tests the integration of chatbots for document intelligence with Microsoft Foundry, including requirements analysis, implementation, validation, and client communication
Lenka P.
Last position:
Workday Technical Architect at Swisscom
(Project Assignment via consulting company HighPerfPeople)
- Lead the Workday Optimization Board, defining and presenting the Workday enhancement roadmap; drive prioritization based on stakeholder input, system analysis, and identified capability gaps.
- Challenge business requirements and proposed solutions to ensure alignment with long-term architecture principles, platform strategy and operational sustainability.
- Own the complete lifecycle of Workday enhancements from business discovery and solution design through implementation governance, testing strategy, deployment and stabilization.
- Act as functional/technical lead for key product areas including Peakon, Workday Learning, and Talent/Performance processes (e.g., year-end cycle, goal setting).
- Define and implement Workday branding and communication standards (templates, notification design, messaging structure) to improve consistency and employee experience.
- Build and enhance manager- and HR-facing tools (reports, dashboards, guidance/Journeys, process support assets) to reduce manual effort and improve decision-making.
- Translate complex system behavior, security/privacy constraints, and process implications into clear options for business stakeholders and leadership.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with HR process owners, IT/security, and vendors to resolve issues and enable scalable solutions.
- Strong focus on adoption: ensure changes are usable, understandable, and actionable for employees, managers, and HR teams.
Abhishek S.
Last position:
Business Process Manager / SAP FICO Owner at Dynapac GmbH
- Defined S/4HANA finance solution architecture and led full project lifecycle — Blueprint through Hypercare — for global rollout.
- Designed global finance templates and COPA characteristics, harmonizing financial reporting across business units.
- Implemented role-based authorizations, SOD controls, and master data governance; managed provisioning and training for 200+ users.
- Coordinated cross-module integrations (MM, SD, PP) and third-party systems (Salesforce, SAP DRC, E-Invoicing), reducing month-end close from 5 days to 2 days.
- Prepared functional specifications, supported ABAP development, and drove problem management practices that reduced recurring incidents.
Emre H.
Last position:
DevOps Engineer at SIWA Online GmbH
- Planning and implementation of IT infrastructures for clients
- Automating deployments with AWS CloudFormation and AWS CDK
- Monitoring and optimizing cloud environments and the entire IT infrastructure
- Providing technical support and troubleshooting infrastructure issues
- Collaborating with development teams on CI/CD processes
Robin O.
Last position:
Co-Founder & AI Solutions Architect at airdys
- Product strategy, architecture, and technical co-direction
- AI workshops, client onboarding and go-to-market activities
- Design and implementation of AI architectures (LLMs, RAG, MCP, agents, voice, automation)
- Hands-on development of prototypes and production-ready AI integrations
- Consulting clients on AI adoption, workflows, and integration into existing infrastructure
- Collaboration with co-founders on strategic direction
- Collaboration in sales and customer acquisition
Tools and Technologies: OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure, Vercel AI SDK, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), MCP (Model Context Protocol), FastAgent, VAPI, n8n, make.com, LibreChat, PostgreSQL, OpenAPI, Next.js, Vercel, Docker
Peter F.
Last position:
Subproject Manager and Solution Architect - Microsoft 365 Transformation at Automotive Industry
Integration of highly regulated countries such as China and South Korea into a company-wide M365 tenant.
Technical contact for integrating special requirements for the executive board and German subsidiaries that are subject to BaFin compliance requirements.
Subproject management.
Coordination of requirements within the overall architecture.
Design of the use of DLP features from Microsoft Purview.
Design of special access restrictions via Entra ID Conditional Access.
Support in designing the provisioning of Teams teams and SharePoint sites with higher compliance requirements.
Technical support for implementing information classification with sensitivity labels for SharePoint Online and Teams.
Technical support for the subproject introducing CoPilot for M365.
Skills: M365, Purview, DLP, Entra ID, Sensitivity Labels, CoPilot, Teams, SharePoint Online.
Martin A.
Last position:
Systems Architect at ASFiNAG
- Migrated infrastructure automation from Puppet to Ansible
- Ensured compatibility with CentOS and RHEL 8 and 9
- Managed users in Active Directory
- Managed applications, services, security policies, certificates, and more
Max R.
Last position:
ICT Solution Architect Senior at ewb, Energy, Water
- Questioning and discussion of technical requirements and coordination with the team
- Contributing to objectives of the Digital Transformation Services unit and implementation of objectives
- Analyzing, specifying, updating and delivering architecture models to implement digital solutions in line with business, data infrastructure and requirements
- Selecting suitable technical options for application design considering interoperability, reversibility, scalability, usability, accessibility and security and optimizing cost/quality ratio
- Creating and maintaining concept documents, architecture models and other technical documentation
- Reviewing services to be provided and other documents for solution development
- Collaborating with IT enterprise architect, business analyst, project manager, developers, testers and process owner in design and documentation of technical specifications for new and further developments
- Communicating and supporting concepts to relevant stakeholders
- Participating in enterprise architecture activities and ensuring compliance with principles, standards and guidelines
- Monitoring compliance with defined design at application, solution and enterprise level
- Developing and testing existing and new solutions as required
- Supporting and guiding development teams in implementation of new projects or maintenance of existing products, assuming product manager role if required
- Establishing and ensuring best practice in implementation, documentation, testing and packaging for distribution
- Contributing to handling of reported incidents and requests assigned to third level support and follow-up actions as required
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Solution Architect statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
52%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 10 Sep 2026.
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Average rates for Solution Architect
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Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 10 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Solution Architect experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (94%)
- Banking and Finance (53%)
- Professional Services (45%)
- Manufacturing (43%)
- Automotive (42%)
- Government and Administration (33%)
- Transportation (30%)
- Telecommunication (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
Designing Scalable Enterprise Systems
The primary objective of a technical architect is to translate complex business requirements into structured, highly reliable technical designs. They evaluate organizational goals and design the overarching system topology that supports these ambitions. By selecting the appropriate technologies and defining how different software components interact, they establish a robust blueprint that guides developers and prevents costly structural errors down the road.
Core Responsibilities and Deliverables
- Detailed architectural blueprints and system design documents
- Technology evaluation reports and proof of concept validations
- Cloud migration strategies and hybrid infrastructure roadmaps
- API guidelines and system integration specifications
- Security, compliance, and disaster recovery architectures
Key Technical Skills and Ecosystems
Modern system designers must master cloud computing platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. They design microservices architectures, implement containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, and establish robust integration patterns. Additionally, they understand database technologies, message brokers, and security protocols to ensure that data flows securely and efficiently across the entire enterprise ecosystem.
When to Onboard a Freelance Specialist
Organizations typically engage freelance system architects during critical inflection points, such as launching a new digital product, modernizing legacy monolithic applications, or migrating infrastructure to the cloud. Bringing in an external expert provides immediate access to specialized knowledge without the long-term overhead of a permanent hire. These professionals offer an unbiased, external perspective, helping teams avoid common architectural pitfalls and accelerate delivery timelines.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Solution Architect? Start with the answers below.
A solution architect defines the technical framework of a software project to solve specific business challenges. They select the right tools, define the integration patterns, and create a blueprint for the engineering team. By bridging business strategy and software development, they ensure the final product is scalable, secure, and maintainable.
While an enterprise architect focuses on the overall IT landscape and strategic direction of the entire organization, a solution-focused specialist handles the design of a specific system or project. They translate the high-level corporate IT strategy into concrete software designs. Therefore, the latter is much more involved in the direct implementation details of individual applications.
A freelance architecture consultant typically delivers comprehensive system blueprints, technology stack recommendations, and detailed interface definitions. They also produce cloud migration roadmaps, risk assessments, and security compliance strategies. These documents serve as the definitive guide for developers, project managers, and business stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
Hiring a freelance technical architect is ideal when launching a new project, migrating legacy systems, or undergoing a major cloud transition. These initiatives require highly specialized knowledge that internal teams may lack. Bringing in an external expert allows organizations to access advanced skills for the duration of the design phase without committing to a permanent position.
Most seasoned cloud architects specialize in leading cloud ecosystems such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud. They work with microservices, container orchestration tools like Kubernetes, and modern database technologies. Their expertise also spans API management, enterprise service buses, and DevOps automation pipelines to streamline software delivery.
A top-tier system designer is evaluated by reviewing their past design blueprints and interviewing them about their decision-making processes. Strong candidates can explain why they chose specific technologies and how they resolved complex integration bottlenecks. Additionally, their ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical business stakeholders is a critical indicator of quality.
While some hands-on architects write prototype code or build initial proofs of concept, their primary focus remains on design and strategy. They spend most of their time on high-level design, team alignment, and governance. Expecting them to write production code daily can distract them from critical structural decisions that impact the entire project.
A remote freelance architect collaborates using digital whiteboards, architecture-as-code tools, and structured documentation platforms. They participate in key agile ceremonies, run design workshops, and conduct regular architecture reviews. By establishing clear communication channels, they ensure developers fully understand the technical blueprint despite working asynchronously.
The average hourly rate for Solution Architect is 109 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 870 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Solution Architect, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 52% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Solution Architect have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Solution Architect are English (97%), German (96%), and French (19%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Solution Architect are Information Technology (94%), Banking and Finance (53%), and Professional Services (45%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Solution Architect are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (74%), and Product Development (72%).
FRATCH Solution Architect main locations
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home all over Germany — available on-site in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and every major business hub, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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