Slalom Flex (Project Based) Systems Architect - Automation (AI-Enabled)

Location: Remote, any US timezone OK

Who You’ll Work With

At Slalom, personal connection meets global scale. Our vision is to enable a world in which everyone loves their work and life. We help organizations of all kinds redefine what’s possible, give shape to the future—and get there.

We are seeking a senior, hands-on Systems Architect – Automation Consultant to help reimagine and transform enterprise workflows using AI, data, and modern automation tools.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguous, 0→1 environments, and can take full ownership of complex problems—from defining the solution through building and delivering production-ready outcomes.You will operate as a high-impact individual contributor, designing and implementing automation-first systems that improve efficiency, scalability, and consistency across enterprise processes.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze existing enterprise workflows and reimagine them as automation-first processes
• Design and implement end-to-end, production-ready solutions using AI, data, and modern tooling
• Break down complex processes across technology, data, and business layers into scalable solutions
• Build systems from concept through deployment and iteration in real-world environments
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, creating structure and direction where none exists
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (business, product, engineering) while maintaining ownership of outcomes
• Make pragmatic decisions across trade-offs (speed vs. quality vs. scalability) to deliver viable solutions
• Continuously refine and improve workflows based on performance, reliability, and real-world usage

What You’ll Bring

• 10 years of experience in consulting, architecture, product, or complex problem-solving roles
• Proven ability to design, build, and operationalize automation or workflow transformation solutions
• Hands-on experience with AI / GenAI, automation platforms, or data-driven systems in production environments
• Strong systems thinking—able to design across tools, data, logic, and user interaction
• Demonstrated ability to solve ambiguous problems without clearly defined requirements
• Experience building end-to-end solutions from concept through deployment
• Comfort working independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Track record of owning delivery and driving outcomes in fast-moving, undefined environments

About Us

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries partner with clients to co-create powerful customer experiences, modern ways of working, and meaningful impact. 

What sets us apart? We believe work should be challenging and fulfilling, not perfect, but possible. That’s why we prioritize purpose, flexibility, connection, and recognition, so our people can thrive and love what they do, most days. 

Compensation and Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this role, we are hiring at the following levels and targeted base pay salary ranges: The targeted hourly pay range is $95 to $110/HR.  Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.    

 We will accept applicants until 6/10/26 or until the position is filled.

We are committed to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. If you have questions or concerns about the pay range or other compensation information in this posting, please contact us at: peopleone@slalom.com. Please note, this recipient is not able to support recruitment inquiries beyond this purpose.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified talent who empower our innovative teams through unique perspectives and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team or contact accomodationrequest@slalom.com if you require accommodations during the interview process.