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# Senior Solution Architect

- **Company:** Alliant Energy
- **Location:** Madison, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $94,000.0 - $128,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Applications Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Transmissions, Software Design Patterns, Network Architecture, Object-Oriented Software Development, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Software Security, Togaf, Build Management, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59272266-senior-solution-architect

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree | Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. Preferred., * 5+ years of work experience in IT, including 3 years in software development or application architecture, and 3 years of experience in solution architecture. | Required

Preferred Experience

 * Cloud technologies | Preferred
 * Development using containerization technologies such as Docker, K8s | Preferred
 * Experience defining a variety of solution types, such as new system builds, legacy enhancements, build vs. buy analysis, integrating COTS software packages, Software as a Service or Platform as a Service as components of the solution | Preferred
 * Experience with TOGAF methodology and translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences | Preferred
 * Good understanding of design patterns and object-oriented analysis and design | Preferred
 * Integration systems, data transfer approaches, analytics | Preferred
 * Modeling/diagramming tools | Preferred

Key Skills

 * Application Security * Systems Integration * Network Architecture * Architecture Strategy * Cloud Architectures * Technology Governance * API Integration * Security Architecture Design * Enterprise Architecture Planning (EAP) * Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

## Description

* Performs in a technical leadership and oversight role for their immediate team.
 * Supports alignment of solutions with enterprise architecture and collaborates with domain architects. Works with internal team and stakeholders to design and implement architecture-centric solutions.
 * Responsible for documenting and communicating the architectural design of software and hardware solutions.
 * Develops, refines, optimizes, and supports the solution architecture as required to meet the business needs and non-functional requirements.
 * Creates and maintains solution architecture artifacts, applying best practices and contributing to approval processes. Provides technical guidance to team members and contributes to solving complex problems.
 * Engages with business stakeholders to understand required capabilities, data flows, integrations and dependencies, integrating business knowledge with technical solutions.
 * Collaborates with other Architects and technical staff to determine the most appropriate technical strategy and designs to meet business needs.
 * Demonstrates technical leadership within the team, influencing practices and mentoring others. Applies existing best practices and contributes to evaluating new technologies when appropriate.
 * Supports assessment of compatibility and integration of products and services within assigned scope.
 * Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy's Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.


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