Solutions Architect

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

Banking/Fintech
Solution Architecture
Python/R
AWS

Job Details

Job Title: Solutions Architect

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite- 4 days per week)
Duration: Fulltime

Non-Negotiables/Must Haves

AWS Architecture Expertise (Top Priority)

  • (Mid to senior level) Strong hands-on experience designing architectures on AWS (patterns, cost, scalability, security, governance).
  • Ability to evaluate AWS services and guide stakeholders in best practices.
  • Experience delivering AWS-based solutions in regulated or enterprise environments.
  • AWS certifications strongly preferred.

Architecture Mindset (Not Just Software Design)

  • Proven ability to think and operate as a Solution Architect long-term patterns, trade-off decisions, standards alignment.
  • Ability to articulate the difference between architecture and software design.
  • Skilled in creating system diagrams, conceptual/logical architectures, and integration flows.

Consulting & Advisory Experience

  • 7+ years in consulting or client-facing advisory roles.
  • Ability to coach BSAs and delivery teams.
  • Operates well with ambiguity and drives structured decision-making.

Business Partnering & Communication

  • Exceptional communication skills able to translate technical concepts for business audiences.
  • Strong ability to partner with business leaders, understand operational challenges, and frame solutions.
  • Influential, consultative, and comfortable leading discovery and architecture discussions.

Onsite Requirement

  • Must work onsite in Chicago 4 days per week (Mon Thu).
  • Professional presence for executive and stakeholder engagement.

Python/R Technical Breadth

  • Experience supporting or working with Python/R analytics or data workflows.
  • Understanding of how these ecosystems integrate with enterprise systems and cloud environments.

Industry Knowledge

  • Banking or fintech experience is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with regulated environments, compliance, and governance.

Team Fit

  • Able to work within a small architecture team (1 leader + 4 architects).
  • Highly self-directed with strong collaboration and mentoring skills.

Good to Have

  • Microsoft .NET experience (legacy or interoperability).
  • AWS Architect or TOGAF certification.
  • Experience with event-driven architecture or domain-driven design.
  • Experience coaching junior architects or BSAs.
  • Exposure to fintech innovation or data-driven product teams.
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