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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Architect - **Company:** Koch Business Solutions, LP - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, SolidWorks (CAD), Data Warehousing, DevOps, Amazon DynamoDB, Github, Graph Database, Microsoft Software, Salesforce.Com, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Software Engineering, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Information Technology, AWS Fargate, Data Management, Virtual Agents, Functional Programming, Api Gateway, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Autodesk Autocad, Serverless Computing, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18342700?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18342700%2FSolutions-Architect-Texas-Houston ## About the Role * Experience with modern cloud-based platforms and tools (PLM, Engineering (CAD tools ~ Autodesk, Solidworks, etc), and Product Planning platforms, AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce, SaaS vendors) * Strong knowledge of CAD, PLM and engineering data management ecosystems * Experience architecting and supporting engineering and product development environments * Proven experience communicating technology in both execution detail and broad concepts to various audiences * Demonstrated capability partnering with customers to understand business and operating models to develop proposals for technical solutions * 5+ years' experience in Information Technology What Will Put You Ahead * Experience in supporting discrete engineering & manufacturing * Experience with conversational and action-oriented AI agent platforms that solve business problems. * Understanding the fundamental architecture of GenAI * Technical experience with serverless cloud technology tools and services (for example: S3, Blobs, SaaS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, Event Bridge, DynamoDB, API Gateway, etc.) * Experience with event driven architectures and microservices * Experience with analytical concepts (Data lakes, Graph Database Technology, Data Warehousing) Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, Fargate, AKS) * Experience with DevOps methodologies, processes and tools (CI/CD, GitHub, Lean, Azure DevOps) * Familiarity with enterprise architecture platforms such as LeanIX, HOPEX, or BizzDesign ## Description Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) is seeking a Solutions Architect to join its global Information Technology (IT) team. This role will lead the architecture, integration, and modernization of KES's engineering technology ecosystem, including Autodesk, CAD, PLM, and related product development platforms. The Solutions Architect partners with IT and business teams to design solutions for transformation initiatives using architecture best practices. Success requires balancing complex requirements and project risks while combining technical expertise, business insight, collaboration, and stakeholder alignment. A proactive self-starter who connects technology to business goals will thrive in this role. The role is based in Wichita, KS; Tulsa, OK; or Houston, TX and is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Our Team IT capability is a vital component of the KES strategy to improve business performance through the application of technology and to profitably transform our business. Our team operates with a startup mentality-working as an integrated group with the Engineering, Operations, Commercial, and Finance teams to design, build, and scale innovative solutions that transform KES work processes. 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