Principal Solutions Engineer (PA-DS-Q4-2026-R001)

SS & C Advent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

SS&C Advent in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Principal Solutions Engineer to partner with SalesConnect to design and implement AI-powered solutions that improve efficiency and client outcomes. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, evaluate opportunities, and architect scalable workflows from concept to deployment.

Collaborating with Sales, Service, Operations, Technology, Compliance, and Product teams, you will establish automation best practices, leverage RPA and AI technologies, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in solutions architecture, business process optimization, automation, or technology consulting.
• Experience implementing workflow, RPA, AI, or digital productivity solutions in a business environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quantify business impact.
• Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders across technical and non-technical functions.
• Experience documenting business requirements, process maps, and solution designs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to assess operational challenges and identify opportunities for process optimization and automation.
• Analyze current-state workflows and design future-state processes focused on efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to SalesConnect leadership on technology and process innovation opportunities.
• Establish best practices for automation development, AI utilization, and solution lifecycle management.
• Manage solution implementation plans, risks, dependencies, and success metrics.

Skills

Solutions architecture

Automation

AI

Process optimization

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/CS/Business/Engineering

Tools

Blue Prism

WorkHQ

Microsoft Copilot

Power Platform

Job description

SS&C is a leading provider of mission-critical, AI-powered technology and services empowering financial services and healthcare organizations to work smarter, faster, and securely. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices worldwide. More than 23,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Solutions Engineer

Locations: Kansas City, MO

About the Role

The Solutions Architect serves as a strategic technology and business partner within the SalesConnect organization, responsible for identifying, designing, and implementing innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency, enhance associate productivity, elevate service levels, and drive superior client outcomes. This role leverages emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), WorkHQ, Blue Prism, workflow automation platforms, and other digital enablement tools to transform business processes and optimize the sales and service experience. The successful candidate combines strong business acumen with technical expertise to evaluate opportunities, architect scalable solutions, and lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through deployment. The role requires close collaboration with Sales, Service, Operations, Technology, Compliance, and Product teams to deliver measurable business value.

Why Join SS&C

SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and health care operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence. You will work with industry experts, modern platforms, and evolving technologies, gaining exposure to real-world operational challenges and large-scale enterprise environments.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Partner with business leaders to assess operational challenges and identify opportunities for process optimization and automation.
• Analyze current-state workflows and design future-state processes focused on efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to SalesConnect leadership on technology and process innovation opportunities.
• Establish best practices for automation development, AI utilization, and solution lifecycle management.
• Manage solution implementation plans, risks, dependencies, and success metrics.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in solutions architecture, business process optimization, automation, or technology consulting.
• Experience implementing workflow, RPA, AI, or digital productivity solutions in a business environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quantify business impact.
• Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders across technical and non-technical functions.
• Experience documenting business requirements, process maps, and solution designs.

What Sets You Apart (preferred qualifications)

• Experience with Blue Prism, WorkHQ, Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, or similar automation technologies.
• Knowledge of generative AI technologies, intelligent automation, and AI-enabled workflow design.
• Experience in financial services, asset management, wealth management, or sales enablement environments.
• Certifications in enterprise architecture, automation platforms, AI technologies, Agile, or project management.
• Experience leading cross-functional transformation initiatives.

Join SS&C, where innovation meets global opportunities.

SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.