Solution Architect

Role overview Own technical solution design and oversight for client implementations and major changes to existing solutions, from requirements through production transition. The work blends client consulting, architecture, delivery coordination, and technical issue resolution. You’ll operate as a subject matter expert in at least two solution components while maintaining working knowledge of the broader solution.

Responsibilities - Translate client and stakeholder needs into business and technical requirements, process flows, and solution designs. - Guide implementation projects, communicate with clients, monitor progress, anticipate obstacles, and recommend practical options. - Advise existing clients on proposed changes, process improvements, technical issues, and data inquiries; maintain a roadmap for future enhancements. - Research and resolve complex production issues, and assess solution options for cost, compatibility, portability, usability, and scalability. - Coordinate with relevant teams on design, project plans, risk mitigation, and changes while keeping functional and technical requirements aligned. - Maintain the accuracy, integrity, quality, and stewardship of client solution architecture, including progress against service-level commitments.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree. - Strong SQL, ETL, and data integration experience. - Experience in data architecture and solution design, production troubleshooting, and performance optimization. - Cloud migration or modernization experience, plus technical scoping and estimation skills. - Ability to work directly with external clients, explain technical solutions in business terms, and balance client value with feasibility and scalability.

Nice to have - Experience with Databricks or Spark, AWS or Azure, and Python or PySpark. - Background in database, direct, or interactive marketing environments, and familiarity with change management procedures. - The source lists experience thresholds for technical or architecture work, client-facing work, and related industry work; requirements may vary by location.