Senior Solution Architect

Summary: The Senior Solution Architect (Consultant) is a strategic, client-facing technology leader responsible for designing innovative, scalable solutions that drive business value. This role is a key contributor to business development and actively participates in all phases of proposal development including solution estimation, resource planning, and shaping winning strategies for strategic client engagements. With a strong consulting mindset and deep technical expertise, the Senior Solution Architect leads solutioning efforts across complex enterprise and client initiatives, balancing quick wins with long-term architectural integrity. As a confident advisor who thrives in ambiguity, this role communicates effectively with executive stakeholders and consistently delivers high-impact results in fast-paced environments.Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.Key Responsibilities:Design and deliver innovative, enterprise-grade architectures that align with business goals for complex initiatives ($3M-$30M), balancing short-term wins with long-term sustainability with sometimes limited inputsMaintain a big-picture perspective while managing technical details, ensuring solutions align with long-term enterprise architecture and business strategyDrive end-to-end solutioning across complex client and internal initiatives, ensuring technical feasibility, scalability, and strategic alignmentAct as a trusted advisor, translating business requirements into actionable technical strategies and confidently recommending and communicating architectural decisions with clarityApply deep knowledge across backend, frontend, DevOps, infrastructure, and cloud platforms with a focus on Microsoft services, including hybrid and distributed systemsUtilize design patterns, integration strategies, and microservices principles to build resilient, maintainable systemsChampion Emerging Technologies by staying ahead of technological trends and incorporate modern stacks and innovations into solution designsDemonstrate an understanding of complex business challenges and constraints in developing solutions that deliver measurable value while managing trade-offsSupport project and change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions from design to implementationWork closely with product owners, delivery teams, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful executionProvide strategic guidance to clients, challenge assumptions constructively, and influence decision-making with data-driven insightsProvide thought leadership and mentorship to peers and junior architects, fostering a culture of continuous learning and architectural excellenceCollaborate with Client Services and business development teams to shape solution strategies, contribute to proposal development, and present technical vision to prospective clients, ensuring alignment with accurate scopes, timelines, and resource requirementsIncorporate enterprise architecture governance, security standards, and regulatory compliance into solution designsCreate and promote reusable components, templates, and reference architectures to accelerate delivery and maintain consistencyDefine KPIs and success metrics for architectural solutions and support post-implementation reviews to ensure business value realizationQualifications20+ years of enterprise technology experience, including 10+ years in solution estimation and proposal development, preferably with a proven background in a professional consulting or digital agency environmentProven success leading complex initiatives valued at $3M - $30M across diverse industries and client landscapesDeep technical proficiency across backend, frontend, DevOps, infrastructure, and cloud platforms with particular emphasis on Microsoft services including the Azure suite of network and data services, Dataverse, MS SQL, MS Dynamics, PowerApps, and MS365 Accessibility.Hands-on experience in modern technology stacks, integration strategies, and distributed systemsProven experience with design patterns, microservices, and emerging technologies, with the ability to balance technical rigor with business constraintsExceptional ability to translate business and client needs into technical solutions, influence stakeholders, and communicate effectively up to executive levelsSkills in project and change management xhmxlyz processes and techniques, with a strategic mindset that connects the big picture vision to detailed executionDemonstrate thought leadership, confident decision making, and the ability to mentor teams while fostering collaborative client relationshipsForward-thinking approach to technological trends, with the ability to challenge assumptions constructively and adapt solutions to evolving business and client needsOther Beneficial SkillsAdvanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldIndustry certifications in relevant technologies and methodologiesExperience with digital transformation and enterprise modernizationBackground across multiple industry verticalsPublished thought leadership or speaking experience at industry eventsExperience leading large, distributed technical teamsCore Services DeliveredStrategic Solution ArchitectureClient Advisory & Innovation LeadershipProposal Development & EstimationEnterprise Integration & Platform StrategyGovernance & Architecture StandardsTechnical Oversight & Delivery AssuranceCross-Functional Collaboration & MentorshipRisk Management & Trade Off AnalysisTechnology Road-mapping & Portfolio PlanningThought Leadership & Knowledge EnablementINT