Solutions Architect

TalentFish is casting a line for 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, * 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:
• Azure
• AWS
• Salesforce
• Microsoft 365
• Custom applications
• APIs and integrations
• Collaboration tools
• Knowledge management platforms
• Research-enabling technologies such as LIMS/ELN
• Contribute to both department-specific and enterprise-wide technology initiatives

• 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

The expected salary range for this position is $115,000 - $163,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client’s background check policies and applicable laws.