Senior Solution Architect

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where
** our purpose is to
* create opportunities
*** every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a  that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
** Our Perks:
*** Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
* Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
* Paid Volunteer Time Off
* Mental health coverage
* Quarterly Wellness stipend
* Fertility benefits
* Complete list of benefits

CLA is growing and seeking to hire an experienced
** Senior Solution Architect
** to join our talented Information Technology team. The position offers growth, flexibility and a collaborative work  this position you should have the following; excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment. Most important, demonstrate a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

This role is responsible for shaping the firm’s technology landscape by partnering with key stakeholders to design solution architectures that enable insightful analytical solutions. This role creates a holistic view of solutions architecture and ensures technology initiatives align with business objectives. Provides strategic technical leadership, drives architecture standards, and ensures solutions are scalable, secure, and future-ready.
** How you’ll
* create opportunities
* in this Senior Solution Architect*
* ** role:
** Enterprise Architecture & Strategy
* Define and maintain solution architecture standards and frameworks that guide technology decisions.
* Partner with leadership and business stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions aligned with firm priorities.
* Develop strategic technology roadmaps and forecast emerging trends to inform architecture decisions.
* Ensure architecture principles are embedded in enterprise planning and governance processes.

Solution Design & Delivery
* Serve as the primary liaison between firm leaders and technical teams on mission-critical projects.
* Translate business requirements into high-level technical designs and system guidelines.
* Design and oversee implementation of solution architectures, ensuring compliance with standards.
* Enable data-driven solutions by architecting data pipelines that support advanced analytics.

Technical Leadership & Governance
* Provide guidance and oversight to technical teams during design and implementation phases.
* Review technology initiatives for alignment with architecture principles and recommend improvements.
* Maintain comprehensive documentation for architectural initiatives and governance processes.
* Champion best practices and enforce compliance with established architecture standards.
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* What you will need:

*** 6 years of relevant experience required
* Bachelor's degree or a combination of relevant experience and training may be considered in lieu of a degree.
* Degrees in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
** Technical Competencies
*** Enterprise Architecture Design – Ability to develop and maintain architecture frameworks and standards.
* Solution Architecture – Expertise in designing scalable, secure, and integrated technology solutions.
* Data Architecture & Pipeline Development – Proficiency in building data pipelines and enabling analytics solutions.
* Cloud Technologies – Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architectures.
* Integration & API Management – Strong knowledge of system integration patterns and API design.
* Security & Compliance – Understanding of security principles, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
* Technical Governance & Documentation – Ability to enforce standards and produce clear architectural…