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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect - **Company:** CNO Financial Group - **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $118,600.0 - $178,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Integration Architecture, Application Portfolio Management, Information Systems, Requirements Management, Enterprise Application Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Api Management, Mulesoft - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-solution-architect-mulesoft-remote-from-any-est-or-cst-us-based-time-zone-saint-louis-mo--3d18e5d9-7cd5-4e99-b7f6-8ba475e1e9d7 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree. * Typically requires a minimum of five to seven years of related technical experience, with increasing responsibility. * Experience with architecture across API integrations, cloud/hybrid platforms, and enterprise applications. * Prior experience working across Agile Release Trains or large cross-functional delivery teams. What will set you apart (Preferred experience): * Prior experience with MuleSoft is preferred. * An excellent ability to influence architecture decisions without direct authority and translate architecture risks into business and delivery impact. * Experience collaborating on enterprise, mission-critical project teams and clearly articulating complex solutions to senior management and stakeholders. * Proven team-oriented mindset, with experience collaborating effectively across technical and business teams to drive solutions forward., Agile Programming Methodologies, Annuities, Application Integration, Architectural Services, Best Practices, Business Support, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Diversity, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Financial Services, Health Insurance, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Requirements Management, Sales, Support Documentation, Technical Leadership, Test Plan/Schedule, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel ## Description CNO Financial Group's IT Team is hiring a Sr. Solution Architect to design and deliver logical solution architectures for applications, integrations, and technology components that support business objectives and project success. This role partners closely with business and delivery teams to translate requirements into scalable, high-quality solutions across a diverse application portfolio. The Sr. Solution Architect provides technical leadership and project oversight, reviews solution designs from development teams, coordinates across technical disciplines, and ensures adherence to CNO architecture standards. Additionally, this position develops high-level estimates for complex initiatives, evaluates emerging technologies, prototypes innovative solutions, and creates comprehensive architecture documentation to support successful project delivery. 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