Cloud Solutions Architect
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Job Location:
Evanston, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Cloud Solutions Architect
Primary Location: Evanston Illinois 2 days a week on-site
Position Type: Direct Hire / Full-Time
Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $115000 - $163000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.
Overview
Our partner TalentFish is casting a line for a Solutions Architect for one of their clients. This is a direct hire full-time opportunity based in Evanston IL. Ideal candidates who come from mid-to-large enterprise environments and have served as the technical bridge between business stakeholders application teams infrastructure/cloud teams and vendors.
This role is ideal for a highly experienced technology leader who can bridge business strategy with technical execution. The Solutions Architect will be responsible for shaping and managing solution architecture across a broad portfolio of enterprise technologies helping ensure platforms integrations and technical decisions align with organizational priorities governance standards and long-term business needs.
This individual will play a critical role in evaluating technology solutions guiding architecture decisions supporting modernization efforts and driving best practices across cloud applications integrations and enterprise platforms.
What You Bring to the Role (Ideal Experience)
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related field
8 years of experience as a Solutions Architect or in a comparable technical leadership role
Proven experience designing and implementing complex technical solutions across diverse enterprise environments
Strong experience with custom software development system integrations APIs and data interoperability
Hands-on experience with SaaS/PaaS platforms such as Microsoft 365 Salesforce and Workday
Experience with cloud platforms including Azure and/or AWS
Strong understanding of modern application architectures API-driven design and enterprise architecture patterns
Experience working within Agile DevOps and CI/CD environments
Ability to define and maintain architecture principles standards patterns and governance documentation
Experience evaluating aging technologies technical debt and recommending remediation or modernization strategies
Strong ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership collaboration vendor management and cross-functional communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Certification such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Certified Solutions Architect strongly preferred
Additional certifications in M365 Salesforce Workday or related enterprise platforms are a plus
What Youll Do (Skills Used in this Position)
Partner with business stakeholders technical SMEs and leadership to understand business drivers and translate them into scalable solution designs
Design and evaluate solution architectures aligned with enterprise strategy business capabilities and architecture standards
Lead evaluation and selection of technology platforms software solutions and services
Provide architectural guidance across application development infrastructure and system integrations
Create and maintain key architecture deliverables such as solution diagrams reference models standards and documentation
Ensure solutions align with security compliance data protection and quality requirements
Establish and maintain architecture principles standards and reusable patterns
Identify technical debt aging technologies and areas of architectural misalignment and guide remediation strategies
Assess emerging technologies market trends and innovation opportunities to support future-state roadmaps and technology planning
Support enterprise technology needs across platforms such as:
Azure
AWS
Salesforce
Microsoft 365
Custom applications
APIs and integrations
Collaboration tools
Knowledge management platforms
Research-enabling technologies such as LIMS/ELN
Contribute to both department-specific and enterprise-wide technology initiatives
Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $115000 - $163000 per year depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance 401(k) and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check which may include but is not limited to reference checks education verification employment verification drug testing criminal records checks and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end clients background check policies and applicable laws.
TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI video screening and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee consultant and client experience possible.
At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!
If applying for this role - Please take each key point and provide number of years experience and what you would rate yourself 1 thru 10 (10 being expert) for each key point. Send your resume and notes on the role to expediate our recruiting services.
