Technical Solution Architect, SI, Cloud

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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TechnicalSolution Architect Cloud Migration & Carveout
Technology & Experience Practice

Overview

West Monroe is seeking aTechnicalSolution Architect to join our Technology & Experience (TechEx) practice focused on cloud migrations carveouts and post-merger integrations delivered through system integration partners.

This role supports high-risk time-sensitive enterprise transformation initiatives.

Role Summary

As aTechnicalSolution Architect Cloud Migration & Carveout you will define migration strategies target-state architectures and execution roadmaps for complex enterprise transformations.

The role emphasizes pre-sales solution shaping with light delivery involvement focused on governance and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

Shape cloud migration carveout and post-merger integration pursuits.

Lead rapid current-state assessments of infrastructure applications and data.

Define cloud and hybrid target architectures aligned to business timelines.

Establish architectural guardrails for SI-led migration execution.

Provide architectural oversight during migration and cutover activities.

Serve as a trusted advisor to executives during high-impact transformation events.

Senior-Level Capabilities & Expectations

Demonstrated senior-level technicalexpertiseacross modern software engineering cloud platforms data and integration architectures with the ability to evaluate tradeoffs and guide complex architectural decisions.

Proficiencyacross multiple programming languages and frameworks commonly used in enterprise environments with the ability to engage credibly with engineering teams without beingdelivery-centric.

Deep experience with major cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) including designing scalable secure and resilient enterprise architectures.

Strong understanding of data platforms analytics and AI/ML concepts including Generative AI and the ability to incorporate AI-enabled capabilities into solution designs and delivery approaches.

Proven experience shaping and governing large-scale distributed delivery programs using onshore nearshore and offshore models in partnership with system integrators.

Consultative technical business acumen to support pre-sales pursuits including solution strategy estimates pricing inputs and risk identification.

Ability to present complex architectural concepts and modernization strategies clearly to senior client executives and stakeholders.

Experience delivering impactful technology solutions for enterprise and upper mid-market clients witha track recordof adoption value realization and business impact.

Recognized leadership presence serving as a trusted technical advisor to senior clients while collaborating effectively with partners and internal teams.

Accountability for architectural quality delivery outcomes and value realization through ongoing governance QA and stakeholder engagement.

Technical Expertise

Serve as the senior technical authority for solution architecture translating complex business needs into scalable secure and resilient technology solutions.

Demonstratebroadfull-stack technical fluency (application data integration cloud) with the ability to engage deeply with engineering teams whileremainingfocused on architecture and outcomes rather than hands-on delivery.

Design and evaluate cloud-native and hybrid architecturesleveragingAWS Azure and/or GCP including platform data and integration services.

Apply strong knowledge of data platforms analytics and AI/ML conceptsincluding Generative AIto shape modern future-ready solution architectures.

Assess architectural tradeoffs across platforms vendors and delivery models to balance cost risk speed and long-term scalability.

Guide system integrator partners on architecture standards patterns and best practices to ensure solution integrity at scale.

Leadership & Collaboration

Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior client executives building confidence through clear communication sound judgment and architectural leadership.

Lead and influence large distributed delivery teams across onshore nearshore and offshore models without direct line management authority.

Own architectural accountability across pursuits and delivery providing governance quality assurance and escalation when.

Collaborate closely with system integrators internal West Monroe leaders and client stakeholders to drive alignment and execution.

Mentor and develop internal team members strengthening solution architecture capabilities across the Technology & Experience practice.

Demonstrate inclusive leadership openness tonew ideas and respect for diverse perspectives.

General Qualifications

8 years ofexperienceoperatingat a senior solution or enterprise architect level with a strongtrack recordshaping and governing large-scale technology programs.

Active participation in business development activities including opportunity assessment solution design proposal development and SOW creation.

Ability to develop estimates delivery models and risk assessments for complex multi-year transformation initiatives.

Contribution to go-to-market messaging thought leadership and capability development aligned to industry and technology focus areas.

Comfort working independently while collaborating across teams in fast-paced ambiguous environments.

Willingness to travel as needed and work in a hybrid model spending time in a West Monroe office when not traveling for client engagements.

Based on pay transparency guidelines a reasonable expectation for the salary range for this role is listed below. Information on our competitive total rewards package including our bonus structure and benefits is here. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography experience skills education and internal equity. Employees in proximity of our Seattle Washington DC Los Angeles New York and San Francisco offices will have a geographic premium applied to this salary scale.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our companys 401k plan purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

National

$200000$250000 USD

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Were a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients delivering real-world solutions.

The combination of business and technology is not new but how we bring them together is unique. Were fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.

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