We have a client in Chicago searching for a Solution Architect. This opportunity will be hybrid, and the client is located in downtown Chicago. The Solution Architect will own the technical vision and high-level solution design for complex data, AI, and digital engineering engagements. This is a senior, client-facing role responsible for translating business requirements into scalable, production-ready architectures and guiding engineering teams through implementation. This role requires a self-starter with deep technical breadth across data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise systems; the ability to lead solution design conversations with both business and technology stakeholders; and the consulting maturity to serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients. This is a permanent salaried opportunity. Heavily remote based, with 1-2 days in office per month.
● Lead solution design and architecture for data platforms, analytics systems, AI/ML pipelines, and enterprise applications
● Define high-level technical architecture including system integration patterns, data flow designs, and platform selection decisions
● Translate business requirements into technical solution blueprints that are scalable, secure, and production-ready
● Evaluate build vs. buy decisions and recommend technology stacks aligned with client objectives and capabilities
● Conduct current-state assessments and design future-state technology roadmaps for client environments
● Define data architecture standards, governance frameworks, and best practices for data platform implementations
● Guide teams on Databricks, cloud platform (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform), and data engineering design decisions
● Review and validate technical designs produced by engineering teams to ensure architectural integrity
● Produce solution architecture artifacts including system context diagrams, data flow models, and integration blueprints
● Lead discovery workshops, requirements sessions, and solution design presentations with business and technology stakeholders
● Communicate architectural decisions and technical tradeoffs to executive sponsors and steering committees
● Identify technical risks early and define mitigation strategies in collaboration with delivery teams
● Mentor engineers and data architects on design patterns, best practices, and standards
● Contribute to intellectual property by developing reusable solution frameworks, templates, and accelerators
● Support pre-sales and proposal efforts by contributing to technical scoping, estimates, and solution narratives
● Represent firm at client sites, industry events, and partner engagements as a subject matter expert Location: Chicago
Must-Have Skills
● 8 to 12 years of experience in solution architecture, technical consulting, or senior engineering roles with at least 3 years leading architecture for complex engagements
● Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform) in an architecture or engineering capacity
● Ability to create solution architecture artifacts (system diagrams, data flow models, integration blueprints)
● Strong understanding of data platform architecture including data warehouses, lakehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines, and streaming systems
● Experience with Databricks and MSSQL data querying skills
● Experience defining system integration patterns and API design for enterprise environments
● Strong business acumen with the ability to connect technical solutions to client ROI and business outcomes
● Client-centric focus with strong relationship skills and the ability to influence technical decisions
● Excellent client presence with experience presenting to C-level and VP-level stakeholders
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
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