How to hire a technology architect

How to hire a technology architect, step by step

Here's a step-by-step technology architect hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a technology architect job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new technology architect
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the technology architect you need to hire. Certain technology architect roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a technology architect to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a technology architect that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of technology architects and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Technology Architect	Description	Hourly rate
   Technology Architect	Architects plan and design houses, factories, office buildings, and other structures.	$39-68
   Job Captain	A Job Captain is responsible for overseeing the drafting process of a project and completing outstanding items or tasks that remain to be accomplished. They take direction from the Project Manager, the Project Architect, and/or the Architect of Record.	$24-46
   Developer	Developers are usually system or application developers in a company who work on specific projects related to networks or applications from conception to implementation. They attend planning sessions to ensure that the program is feasible... Show more	$36-62

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cloud
   • Java
   • Apex
   • Infrastructure
   • CRM
   • Emerging Technologies
   • Client Facing
   • JSON
   • XML
   • Pre Sales
   • Technical Solutions
   • API
   • JQuery
   • C++

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   Responsibilities:

   • Design and manage the LDAP database which, are used by the various applications in the OpenLoop platform for authentication.
   • Lead a team of up to 7 developers for PeopleSoft CRM implementation project with responsibilities for design, development and deployment.
   • Manage the architecture road map of CSS, a private label version of PeopleSoft, used for large on-site payroll customers.
   • Manage updates using Informatica PowerCenter.
   • Create a flexible ETL integration framework utilizing BCP and SSIS to consolidate and automate redundant/repetitive processes.
   • Provide insight and manage all technology relate aspects with presentations and communications at Sr. management and CxO level.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your technology architect job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A technology architect can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, technology architects' average salary in kentucky is 34% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level technology architects 42% less than senior-level technology architects.
   • Certifications. A technology architect with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a technology architect's salary.

   Average technology architect salary

   $108,837yearly

   $52.33 hourly rate

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   Entry-level technology architect salary

   $83,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average technology architect salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$126,210	$61
   2	District of Columbia	$125,389	$60
   3	New York	$123,690	$59
   4	Washington	$117,048	$56
   5	Colorado	$113,091	$54
   6	Minnesota	$112,562	$54
   7	Massachusetts	$112,485	$54
   8	Georgia	$109,372	$53
   9	Illinois	$108,921	$52
   10	Ohio	$107,237	$52
   11	Virginia	$106,642	$51
   12	Wisconsin	$106,239	$51
   13	Arizona	$104,814	$50
   14	Missouri	$103,923	$50
   15	Connecticut	$102,896	$49
   16	Pennsylvania	$102,854	$49
   17	Texas	$99,779	$48
   18	Florida	$99,348	$48
   19	Indiana	$98,000	$47
   20	North Carolina	$96,774	$47

   Average technology architect salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$155,410	$74.72	378
   2	Yelp	$146,432	$70.40
   3	Apple	$146,012	$70.20	83
   4	Snowflake Computing	$143,829	$69.15	7
   5	eBay	$143,209	$68.85	4
   6	Google	$139,971	$67.29	354
   7	DoorDash	$139,390	$67.01	4
   8	First Republic Bank	$137,213	$65.97
   9	RingCentral	$136,496	$65.62	1
   10	Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group	$136,356	$65.56
   11	Journelle	$135,804	$65.29
   12	DocuSign	$135,491	$65.14	5
   13	NetApp	$134,656	$64.74	11
   14	Nike	$134,489	$64.66
   15	Pluralsight	$134,309	$64.57
   16	Sally Beauty Holdings	$133,697	$64.28
   17	Rivian	$132,757	$63.83	6
   18	Bed Bath & Beyond	$131,675	$63.31
   19	Microsoft	$131,441	$63.19	196
   20	Citi	$131,104	$63.03	24

4. Writing a technology architect job description

   A technology architect job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a technology architect job description:

   Technology architect job description example

   The Opportunity"The Senior Technical Architect will be an integral part of the technical team responsible for implementation of FICO Solutions comprised of FICO products and customized frameworks. He/She will be responsible for the overall design and architecture of the platform solutions for on-premise and AWS implementations. He/She will need to partner with a variety of IT and business teams to oversee, define, and implement the set of solutions and integrations required for platform implementations. This position requires background in SaaS and application architecture, hands-on implementation experience, and a track record of successful solution delivery. Experience in a broad set of technologies is important, including SaaS, web and enterprise applications".Remote opportunity!!What You'll ContributeProviding technical leadership on FICO Professional Services projects Providing sales support when needed to the FICO sales team Providing estimates for the development and delivery of solutions Responsible for the successful integration of the state-of-the-art predictive software products from FICO designed for a variety of markets.Provides technical leadership on implementation projects and performs detailed technical tasks at client sites Provides specialized technical training and provides support services for FICO software solutions. This includes remote and on-site client training clients on maintaining the solutions, and updating internal documentation on client environments.Responsible for advising and guiding customers in integrating FICO software solutions with existing customer computer systems and, in selected engagements, actively participating in the integration of FICOproducts by designing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting interfacing software.Responsible for advising and guiding customers on custom developed high-availability solutions.What We're SeekingShould have a BS degree in engineering, computer science, or a scientific-related field.Must have management consulting experience. IT solution design experience of complex, large-scale, and strategic projects. Experience of software architecture, ideally working for a dynamic system integrator / value-add partner / solution provider in an external customer-focused environment Detailed knowledge of software architecture principles and methodologies.Be customer focused - able to present technical information and concepts to non-technical people Experience in team management. Successfully engaged on projects from Inception through completion.Competency in one or more technologies and how best to utilize them in building out a solution - Java and/or .NetStrong industry experience in one or more industry area, including Healthcare, Financial service and Retail/Packages good.Practical experience in Java (Enterprise-EJB's), Web Services & Servers and SOA knowledge as it pertains to architecture solutions.Expert on WebSphere and LDAP including architecture, implementing software systems utilizing WebSphere and LDAPCompetent in database technologies, specifically as they pertain to high throughput transactional and/or large data warehousing solutions.Big 5 Consulting experience preferred.Our Offer to YouA culture and work environment strongly reflecting our core values: Act like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.The opportunity to make a difference by leveraging your unique strengths.Highly competitive compensation and rewards.Flexible work options, opportunities to give back to your community, social events with colleagues and a comprehensive benefits program inclusive of progressive parental leave
   Why Make a Move to FICO?
   
   At FICO, you can develop your career with a leading organization in one of the fastest-growing fields in technology today - Big Data analytics. You'll play a part in our commitment to help businesses use data to improve every choice they make, using advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive and prescriptive modeling, and much more.
   FICO makes a real difference in the way businesses operate worldwide:
   Credit Scoring - 150+ billion FICO Scores have been sold to date, making it the most used credit score in the world.Fraud Detection and Security - 2.6+ billion payment cards globally are protected by FICO fraud systems.Lending - 3/4 of US mortgages are approved using the FICO Score.Anti-Money Laundering - our solutions check more than half a billion transactions a day to prevent criminal schemes such as terrorist financing
   
   Global trends toward digital transformation have created tremendous demand for FICO's solutions, placing us among the world's top 100 software companies by revenue. We support many of the world's largest banks, insurers, retailers, telecommunications providers and other firms reach a new level of success.
   
   Our success is dependent on really talented people - just like you - who thrive on the collaboration and innovation that's nurtured by a diverse and inclusive environment. We'll provide the support you need, while ensuring you have the freedom to develop your skills and grow your career. Join FICO and help change the way business thinks!
   
   Learn more about how you can fulfill your potential at www.fico.com/Careers
   
   FICO values the benefit that diversity and a culture of inclusion bring to our workplace. We are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and we're proud to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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5. Post your job

   To find technology architects for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any technology architects they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level technology architects with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your technology architect job on Zippia to find and recruit technology architect candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as aaonetwork, aia , ala , an jobs, archareer .
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit technology architects, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new technology architect

   Once you've found the technology architect candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new technology architect. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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