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Primary Objective
Provide
governance, oversight, and maturity
across development activities.
Act as a
bridge between business strategy and technical execution .
Functions as:
Evangelist
(influencing best practices)
Translator
(business ↔ technical teams)
Core Responsibilities
Partner with business stakeholders to understand needs and define solutions.
Provide oversight to development teams and vendors.
Establish consistency and governance across solutions.
Contribute to enterprise-wide architecture strategy.
Key Skill Sets & Experience Must-Haves
Strong
development background
(hands‑on earlier in career)
Experience overseeing:
End‑to‑end solution delivery
Ability to operate across:
Business discussions (strategy, “why”)
Technical discussions (design, “how”)
Technical Environment
Multi‑cloud understanding is important, but
Azure‑only backgrounds can work
Nice‑to‑Have / Emerging Needs
Salesforce experience
(priority over Workday)
Moving toward enterprise‑wide Salesforce strategy (not siloed use)
Interest in candidates with experience across
multiple business units/platform standardization
AI/Development oversight exposure is a plus
Ideal Candidate Profile
8–10+ years total experience
2+ years in Solution Architecture (flexible)
Background progression:
Experience in
mid‑to‑large enterprise environments
Business stakeholders
Technical teams
Not overly specialized in one narrow area
Strong communicator with ability to influence without authority
What This Role Is NOT
Not siloed or narrowly focused
Not junior or early‑career
Salesforce Context (Important for Targeting)
Currently used in silos across UL
Goal: evolve into
shared platform strategy
Ideal candidates have experience supporting
multi‑group/platform Salesforce environments
Overview A
Solutions Architect
. This is a
direct hire, full‑time
opportunity based in
Evanston, IL
.
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)
Bachelor's 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 You'll 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:
APIs and integrations
Research‑enabling technologies such as LIMS/ELN
Contribute to both department‑specific and enterprise‑wide technology initiatives
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Languages
- English
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