IT Solutions Architect

At Our Team, we are committed to leveraging technology to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value to our stakeholders. We are seeking a dynamic Solutions Architect who combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen to lead enterprise architecture initiatives and foster impactful relationships across the organization.

As a Solution Architect, you will be instrumental in shaping our technology future by leading the architectural design and implementation of strategic IT initiatives while building and maintaining strong relationships across departments. You will orchestrate complex organizational architecture integrations, ensuring alignment with budget, timelines, and scope. Your role involves proactively identifying and mitigating technical risks, such as data silos and governance issues, and providing expert architectural guidance while ensuring alignment with business goals.

You will also contribute to the development and maintenance of enterprise architecture standards and best practices.

• Evaluate and recommend scalable technology solutions aligned with organizational strategy.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into architectural blueprints.

• Lead technical evaluations of vendor proposals and contribute to Scopes of Work, RFBs, and RFPs.

• Architect solutions for complex, multi-domain projects and define architectural strategies and roadmaps.

• Govern the development and maintenance of enterprise architecture standards.

• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends.

• Ensure recommendations are business-driven, financially sound, and timeline-conscious.

• Develop and articulate clear and concise architectural strategies that support business objectives and provide a roadmap for future technology initiatives.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with business units and external partners.

• Act as a liaison between IT and business stakeholders to align technology initiatives with business goals.

• Identify opportunities for innovation and growth through strategic partnerships.

• Facilitate conflict resolution and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.

• Promote a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Provide architectural oversight to ensure project objectives and timelines are met.

• Validate solution alignment with approved architecture and intended business value.

• Identify and mitigate architectural and relational risks impacting delivery or strategy.

• Document and communicate architectural decisions and standards.

• Lead architecture compliance reviews and participate in governance processes.

• Support additional responsibilities that contribute to organizational success.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience in a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• 7+ years of progressive experience in IT, with a strong focus on solution architecture and design.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), specific programming languages, middleware technologies, databases, and security frameworks.

• Proven track record of developing and implementing enterprise-level architectural solutions.

• Deep understanding of various architectural patterns, integration methodologies, and data management principles.

• Solid understanding of security best practices and architectural considerations.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Exceptional written and verbal…