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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Architect - **Company:** The Gulf - **Location:** Evanston, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $163,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Collaborative Software, Custom Software, DevOps, Interoperability, Laboratory Information Management Systems, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Office365, Technical Debt, Information Technology, Api Design, Workday - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-46AC7749DF0F6EA9C3/ ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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 ## Related Videos - [Solution Architecture: A Startup Perspective](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/778-solution-architecture-a-startup-perspective) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [The Future of Employee Wellbeing: Benefits, Trust & Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1808-the-future-of-employee-wellbeing-benefits-trust-performance) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)