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Solution Architect – Enterprise Data, Analytics & Integration

LCS
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2026
Job Description

The Solution Architect – Enterprise Data, Analytics & Integration will own the end-to-end technical architecture for our modern data platform (Azure Snowflake/Databricks Power BI) and enterprise integrations (Okta, Oracle HCM & Financials, Salesforce, UKG, etc.). You will drive strategy, standardization, security, and innovation while eliminating redundancy and delivering measurable business impact. This role reports to the Director, Data Analytics.

Experience Is Everything.

At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.

What You’ll Do

  • Design secure, scalable, high-performance architectures spanning private, public, and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Define integration strategies including API management, event-driven patterns, and ETL/ELT pipelines for seamless data flow across systems.
  • Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative, future-proof solutions aligned with enterprise strategy.
  • Embed security, identity (zero-trust, ABAC/RBAC), data privacy, and compliance (GDPR, SOX, etc.) into every design.
  • Ensure performance, scalability, high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity objectives are met.
  • Establish and enforce data governance, quality standards, lineage, and catalog practices in collaboration with data stewards.
  • Build strong partnerships with infrastructure, security, network, and application teams to rationalize tools and eliminate overlapping efforts.
  • Mentor developers, analysts, and engineers; provide technical leadership and hands-on guidance.
  • Present compelling solution visions, roadmaps, and trade-offs to C-level executives and technical audiences.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

  • Required qualifications:
    • 6 years in solution/technical architecture roles.
    • Expert in Microsoft Azure data stack (Power BI, Power Automate, Data Factory/Synapse, Logic Apps, Azure DevOps, Git, IaC with Bicep/Terraform).
    • Deep experience with Snowflake and/or Databricks (medallion architecture, performance, cost governance).
    • Proven integration architecture with 2 of: Okta, Oracle HCM Cloud/Financials, Salesforce, UKG Pro/Dimensions.
    • Solid foundation in enterprise infrastructure: WAN/LAN/wireless, hybrid cloud connectivity, and networking.
    • Exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and storytelling skills with the ability to present to senior leaders.
  • Preferred qualifications
    • Demonstrated ability to drive cost savings and efficiency through technology consolidation.
    • Relevant certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer, etc.
Why Join Us?

  • Industry Leader.
  • Inclusive & collaborative culture.
  • Top Workplace USA.
  • Top Workplace Iowa.
  • Charity and community involvement.
  • Outstanding advancement opportunities.
  • Ongoing career development.

Benefits

Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(K) with company match and paid parental leave.

Our Commitment

LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You’ll see this commitment in our people. They’re talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: https://www.lcsliving.com

Additional Information

Travel frequency: 0-10%

Estimated Salary: $128,000 - $160,000

The actual title & salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

a Post-offer Background Check, Including References Is Required.

LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPROTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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Salary : $128,000 - $160,000

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