Solution Architect

Job Summary

Seeking a highly accomplished Solution Architect to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise-scale technology solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong combination of business consulting, solution architecture, software engineering, cloud technologies, and program leadership experience.

This individual will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, engineering teams, and executive leadership to translate business objectives into scalable, secure, and high-performing technology solutions. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, hands-on technology leader, and trusted advisor capable of driving complex initiatives from concept through implementation with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Business & Functional Architecture

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, business processes, and operational challenges.
• Lead requirements gathering workshops, stakeholder interviews, process mapping sessions, and solution discovery activities.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications, user stories, acceptance criteria, and solution requirements.
• Conduct gap analysis and identify opportunities for process optimization and technology modernization.
• Drive alignment between business objectives and technology solutions.

Solution Architecture & Design Leadership

• Define end-to-end solution architectures across applications, integrations, cloud platforms, and data ecosystems.
• Develop architecture roadmaps, conceptual designs, and implementation strategies.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide technical governance throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, reliable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Evaluate technology options and provide recommendations based on business and technical considerations.

Cloud, Data & Integration Architecture

• Architect cloud-native and hybrid solutions leveraging AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform services.
• Design API-driven integration frameworks, microservices architectures, and event-driven solutions.
• Lead data integration, data mapping, analytics, and enterprise reporting initiatives.
• Collaborate with data engineering and platform teams to define solution patterns and governance models.
• Support enterprise data modernization and digital transformation initiatives.

Software Engineering & DevSecOps Leadership

• Provide hands-on architectural guidance to engineering teams throughout solution development.
• Drive adoption of DevSecOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation best practices.
• Establish architecture standards, design patterns, and delivery frameworks.
• Promote engineering excellence through automation, reusable assets, and modern software delivery practices.
• Leverage AI-enabled development tools, including KIRO and Generative AI technologies, to accelerate delivery and improve quality.

Program & Delivery Management

• Lead cross-functional teams through planning, execution, and deployment phases.
• Manage scope, dependencies, risks, issues, and architecture decisions across complex programs.
• Drive Agile, Scrum, and SAFe ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, release planning, and stakeholder reviews.
• Monitor delivery milestones, KPIs, architectural risks, and executive reporting metrics.
• Ensure successful execution while maintaining alignment with business priorities and timelines.

Quality, Governance & Change Management

• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), business validation, production readiness reviews, and deployment activities.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise governance, security, regulatory, and risk management standards.
• Lead architectural compliance and solution assurance activities.
• Support organizational change management, stakeholder communications, and user adoption initiatives.
• Provide executive-level status reporting and strategic guidance to leadership teams.

Skill Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Software Engineering, or Technology Consulting.
• Proven track record designing and delivering enterprise-scale business and technology solutions.
• Strong experience in requirements gathering, business analysis, functional architecture, and stakeholder management.
• Hands-on software development and architecture background with modern technology platforms.
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud platforms including AWS, or Azure.
• Experience designing APIs, integrations, distributed systems, and enterprise applications.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile delivery methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD, and automation frameworks.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and executive stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive initiatives independently with minimal onboarding and supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Unified Architecture Framework (UAF).
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
• Experience working within Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or equivalent.
• Experience leading digital transformation, modernization, and cloud migration programs.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled software development and automation tools.
• Must have Industry certifications such as:
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• TOGAF Certification
• SAFe Agilist
• PMP Certification

Technical Competencies

Architecture & Design

• Enterprise Architecture
• Solution Architecture
• Functional Architecture
• System Integration Architecture
• API Strategy & Design
• Microservices Architecture
• Event-Driven Architecture

Cloud & Data Platforms

• AWS / Microsoft Azure
• Data Platforms & Analytics
• Data Integration & Data Mapping
• Enterprise Reporting Solutions

Delivery & Engineering

• Agile / Scrum / SAFe
• SDLC Management
• DevSecOps
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Automation & Continuous Delivery
• AI-Assisted Development

Leadership & Communication

• Executive Stakeholder Management
• Program Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Risk & Dependency Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Transformation Consulting

Other Requirements

None