Business Solutions Architect

Zind Erprogram; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Zind Erprogram is seeking a Business Solution Architect in Alpharetta, Georgia, to align business goals with our technology platform solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in solution architecture and a background in the Financial Services SaaS ecosystem.

This role demands excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to drive transformative solutions, integrating customer business processes and guiding strategic engagements. Join Zind Erprogram and enjoy competitive compensation, including extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a Solution Architecture role, preferably in SaaS.
• Strong experience in translating business needs into technical specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end solutions integrating product capabilities with customer processes.
• Serve as a strategic advisor during customer engagements.
• Lead workshops and discovery sessions with clients.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Business Strategy

Enterprise Systems Integration

Process Modeling

Interpersonal Skills

API Architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

MBA preferred

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value – and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.

WHO YOU ARE:

We are seeking a strategic, business-savvy Business Solution Architect to drive the successful alignment of business goals with our product offerings. This role is critical in designing forward-thinking, scalable solutions that help our customers achieve meaningful outcomes through our platform. You’ll work cross-functionally with product, engineering, sales, customer success and client teams to shape transformative solutions, serving as both a thought leader and execution partner.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Architect end-to-end solutions by integrating our product capabilities with customer business processes, data flows, and third-party systems.
• Serve as the strategic advisor during customer engagements, guiding clients on best-fit solution designs, product configurations, and implementation approaches.
• Translate abstract business requirements into functional product-driven designs and technical blueprints.
• Partner with Product Managers to influence roadmap priorities based on customer needs and market demand.
• Collaborate with Client functions and internal teams to create compelling solution narratives, demo strategies, including product launch initiatives.
• Interface with Engineering to ensure technical feasibility and product fit for complex solution designs.
• Lead workshops, discovery sessions, and technical deep dives with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze and model customer business processes, identifying areas of improvement and how our product suite can deliver measurable value.
• Act as the voice of the customer internally, bringing insights that shape product evolution.
• Establish and promote architectural standards, reusable patterns, and design best practices across engagements.
• Maintain documentation such as solution design artifacts, integration specifications, and implementation roadmaps.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitor landscapes to inform product and solution strategy.
• Identify opportunities for new product capabilities based on gaps in current customer implementations.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 10+ years of experience in a Solution Architecture, Business Architecture, or Product Strategy role within a SaaS or technology environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or a closely related field, MBA preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in the Financial Services SAAS ecosystem and partners.
• Strong experience with enterprise systems integration, process modeling, and solution design.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical specifications and scalable product configurations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and senior stakeholders.
• Proven success leading client-facing workshops, discovery engagements, and collaborative solutioning efforts.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, API architectures, cloud platforms, and modern software design principles is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce compelling documentation and presentations.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

Zinnia offers excellent career progression and competitive compensation. We offer great benefits, including health/dental insurance, parental leave, 401(k), incentive/bonus opportunity, tuition reimbursement, and so much more. The expected salary range for this position is $160,000 - $180,000, dependent on skills and location. The salary range is a good faith estimate based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive salaries that align with the individual’s skills, education, experience, training, and geographic location and may be above or below the stated amounts. We’re looking for the best and brightest innovators in the industry to join our team. At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done.

EMPLOYMENT:

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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