What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solutions Architect position at Solution Partners, Inc.?
*Remote but must be local to Chicago, IL
*Willingness to Travel to client sites required
*Full-time Direct Hire with our client
Job Opportunity
The Solution Architect will own the technical vision and high-level solution design for complex
data, AI, and digital engineering engagements. This is a senior, client-facing role responsible for
translating business requirements into scalable, production-ready architectures and guiding
engineering teams through implementation.
This role requires a self-starter with deep technical breadth across data platforms, cloud
infrastructure, and enterprise systems; the ability to lead solution design conversations with
both business and technology stakeholders; and the consulting maturity to serve as a trusted
technical advisor to clients.
● Lead solution design and architecture for data platforms, analytics systems, AI/ML
pipelines, and enterprise applications
● Define high-level technical architecture including system integration patterns, data flow
designs, and platform selection decisions
● Translate business requirements into technical solution blueprints that are scalable,
secure, and production-ready
● Evaluate build vs. buy decisions and recommend technology stacks aligned with client
objectives
● Conduct current-state assessments and design future-state technology roadmaps for
client environments
● Define data architecture standards, governance frameworks, and best practices for
data platform implementations
● Guide teams on Databricks, cloud platform (Azure, AWS, GCP), and data engineering
design decisions
● Review and validate technical designs produced by engineering teams to ensure
architectural integrity
● Produce solution architecture artifacts including system context diagrams, data flow
models, and integration blueprints
● Lead discovery workshops, requirements sessions, and solution design presentations
with business and technology stakeholders
● Communicate architectural decisions and technical tradeoffs to executive sponsors
and steering committees
● Identify technical risks early and define mitigation strategies in collaboration with
delivery teams
● Mentor engineers and data architects on design patterns, best practices, and
standards
● Contribute to our intellectual property by developing reusable solution
frameworks, templates, and accelerators
● Support pre-sales and proposal efforts by contributing to technical scoping, estimates,
and solution narratives
● Represent the company at client sites, industry events, and partner engagements as a
subject matter expert
Must-Have Skills
● 8 to 12 years of experience in solution architecture, technical consulting, or senior
engineering roles with at least 3 years leading architecture for complex engagements
● Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) in an architecture or
engineering capacity
● Ability to create solution architecture artifacts (system diagrams, data flow models,
integration blueprints)
● Strong understanding of data platform architecture including data warehouses,
lakehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines, and streaming systems
● Experience with Databricks and MSSQL data querying skills
● Experience defining system integration patterns and API design for enterprise
environments
● Strong business acumen with the ability to connect technical solutions to client ROI and
business outcomes
● Client-centric focus with strong relationship skills and the ability to influence technical
decisions
● Excellent client presence with experience presenting to C-level and VP-level
stakeholders
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or
equivalent work experience)
● Experience at a consulting firm strongly preferred