Solution Architect - Configure to Quote

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life‑saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility
-our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Translate our needs into architecture solutions through the design, creation, deployment and support of the enterprise-wide Configuration platform. As the Solution Architect for our Configuration Application, you will design and oversee the implementation of complex technical solutions to address business challenges or requirements. The Solution Architect bridges the gap between business needs and technology capabilities by translating business requirements into technical specifications and designing comprehensive solutions that meet organizational objectives.

Main responsibilities are defining technical standards, selecting appropriate technologies, creating architectural blueprints, and guiding development teams to ensure systems are secure, scalable, and cost‑effective.

Other responsibilities include analyzing business goals into technical specifications, designing integrated solutions, documenting architecture, ensuring adherence to design and advising on latest technologies. The Solution Architect helps build a holistic view and roadmap of our application technology strategy and processes. Solution architects work closely with business leaders, project managers, technical leaders and developers to understand business goals, identify technical requirements, and develop architecture designs that align with the organization’s strategic vision.

This position is located in Milwaukee, WI- hybrid.

You will report to the Technical Leader - Configure 2 Quote

• Partner with business and technology subject‑matter experts to elicit and translate our requirements into technological solutions.
• Deep understanding of software development, cloud computing (AI, AWS, Azure, GCP), networking, and security.
• Problem‑solving skills to evaluate complex scenarios and determine the best technical approach.
• Develop guidelines to ensure that a technological framework is applied across the team, maintain awareness and visibility of organizational best practices.
• Introduce and accelerate new technologies and methodologies to support digital transformation.
• Work with multiple partners and influence project decisions.
• Work with other solution architects to provide secure, scalable architectural solutions.
• Provide cross‑product/cross‑technology expertise to capability teams.
• Support the design and modeling of tactical architectures to develop projects.
• Support the design and management of reference architecture.
• Contribute to and evaluate solution design and consult during release planning.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• Typically requires 8+ years of relevant architectural experience
• Degree in computer science or management information systems
• Experience building strategic technology plans and roadmaps
• Experience designing modern, public‑facing solutions consumed by multiple teams
• Experience designing cloud‑based solutions
• A desire for learning, investigation, and understanding and the ability to question solution partners across teams
• Comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application and systems engineering
• Knowledge of architectural design frameworks, integration frameworks and patterns
• Seek out and embrace relevant perspectives when assessing a…