Lead Solutions Architect - Cloud, Strategy & Delivery Hybrid

Constellation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation is seeking a Principal Solution Architect to drive technical vision for IT and align platforms with business goals. You will define architectures, collaborate with engineering and project teams, and ensure governance across the landscape.

The role requires 8–10 years in IT architecture, strong cloud capabilities (GCP/AWS/Azure), and proven leadership. Hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package support career growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8–10 years' IT Architecture experience.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• 4–6 years SDLC experience with custom or commercial software.
• Experience with one or more architecture frameworks.
• Strong deployment architecture design and implementation.
• Experience with change management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple demands.
• Able to design software architecture in GCP, Azure and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into IT solutions and develop strategy roadmaps.
• Review cost and design optimized solutions.
• Lead and collaborate with project teams on architecture design and delivery.
• Communicate solution concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure governance and maintain architecture deliverables.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

SDLC experience

Architecture frameworks

Deployment architecture

Change management

Independent work

Cloud platforms (GCP/Azure/AWS)

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science or related field)

Tools

Google Cloud

Azure

AWS

Job description

Constellation is seeking a Principal Solution Architect to drive technical vision for IT and align platforms with business goals. You will define architectures, collaborate with engineering and project teams, and ensure governance across the landscape.

The role requires 8–10 years in IT architecture, strong cloud capabilities (GCP/AWS/Azure), and proven leadership. Hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package support career growth and impact.