AI Staffing · Leadership, delivery & product
Hire a Solutions Architect.
Designs complete solutions across systems and vendors, and translates business requirements into buildable architecture.
In short
AI Anytime Business places vetted Solutions Architects on our payroll and into your team within ten days. Designs complete solutions across systems and vendors, and translates business requirements into buildable architecture. Rates: senior $68/hour, lead $88/hour — USD, exclusive of tax.
What they do
- Designs end-to-end solution architecture
- Evaluates vendors and integration patterns
- Writes technical proposals and estimates
- Guides delivery teams
Skills & stack
When to hire
A programme spans many systems and needs one coherent design.
Solutions Architect rates
| Role | Junior0–2 yrs | Mid3–5 yrs | Senior6–10 yrs | Lead10+ yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solutions Architect | — | — | $68/hr | $88/hr |
USD, Global tier · Nearshore +40% · Onshore +250% · exclusive of tax (18% GST for Indian clients; exports zero-rated under LUT).
How much does it cost to hire a Solutions Architect?
Through AI Anytime Business, a Solutions Architect costs senior $68/hour, lead $88/hour — USD, exclusive of tax. These are Global-tier rates; Nearshore delivery adds 40% and Onshore adds 250% per seat.
What does a Solutions Architect do?
Designs complete solutions across systems and vendors, and translates business requirements into buildable architecture. Typical work: designs end-to-end solution architecture; evaluates vendors and integration patterns; writes technical proposals and estimates; guides delivery teams.
How quickly can a Solutions Architect start?
Usually within ten days: a 45-minute scoping call, a named proposal with a fit rationale in 48 hours, interviews by day 5 and first commit by day 10. Shortlists arrive within five days.
Is the Solutions Architect a contractor or an employee?
They are on AI Anytime's payroll. Contracts, payroll tax, benefits, paid leave, laptop, tooling and compliance are covered by us, and you are never billed for leave. Full IP is assigned to you.
What if the Solutions Architect isn't the right fit?
Every engagement starts with a two-week risk-free trial, and a scored replacement starts within five business days if needed.
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Hire a Solutions Architect
A named proposal in 48 hours.
Tell us the outcome and your timeline. We'll come back with named people, a fit rationale and a price.