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# Sr. Solutions Architect

- **Company:** Farm Bureau Financial Services
- **Location:** West Des Moines, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Systems, Programming Tools, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-solutions-architect-west-des-moines-ia--b786c83e-7249-4d66-afaf-fb3f21ad6dde

## About the Role

Information Technology & Information Systems, Technical Strategy, Financial Services, Organizational Development/Management, Technical Leadership, Investment Management, Quality Assurance, Strategic Planning, Portfolio Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, * College degree (Computer Science or software engineering preferred) or equivalent plus 7 years progressive relevant experience required.

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## Description

Can you direct, plan, and drive enterprise solutions? Do you have prior experience ensuring that IT solutions meet company needs? Are you someone who can establish business and technical partnerships to ensure technical solutions and strategies align with business objectives? If so, this Sr. Solutions Architect opportunity could be a great fit for you!
Farm Bureau Financial Services is looking for a Sr. Solutions Architect who can support enterprise system activities. You will help guide the development and management of an organizational portfolio of solutions. As a Sr. Solutions Architect, you can make measurable impacts to the business and help shape the future of Farm Bureau.
What You Will Do:

 * Assist with formation of enterprise technology guidance including guiding principles and architecture guardrails, and influence adoption of that guidance.
 * Support company and departmental initiatives, including portfolio management, analytical insight, proactive solution planning, strategic execution, quality assurance, and information sharing with business partners.
 * Partner across IT and business teams on cost benefit analysis of solutions and tool sets and provides input to budget process.
 * Help manage the technology portfolio and assist with oversight of the technology ecosystem at Farm Bureau.
 * Work with external vendors molding strategic direction of vendor systems to support the strategic direction of Farm Bureau.
 * Research, design and implement new initiatives to improve analysis, design, and development tools with opportunities for efficiency and automation in mind.
 * Collaborate closely with business partners and IT team to evaluate requests for new systems, applications, product standards and services.