Senior Solution & App Architect, Digital Workplace

Independence Pet Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid parental leave (12 weeks)

401(k) retirement savings plan

On-the-job training and skills develop

Pet-friendly office environment

Job summary

Independence Pet Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Solution/Application Architect to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions across M365, SharePoint, and desktop apps.

You will lead architecture initiatives, mentor architects, assess buy vs build options, and ensure alignment with enterprise strategy while staying current with trends.

The role offers a hybrid work model with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to shape pet health tech across North America.

Qualifications

• Translate business requirements into technical solutions for enterprise environments.
• Provide recommendations on buy versus build decisions and ensure alignment with strategy.
• Mentor and lead architecture teams while staying current with industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Solution/Application Architects to ensure alignment with IT strategy.
• Research opportunities around performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Mentor colleagues on design principles, implementation techniques, and emerging tech.
• Manage projects and delegate work while coaching team members.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solution alignment with enterprise roadmap.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Enterprise architecture

Solution architecture

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in technical field

Certification in relevant focus area

Tools

M365

SharePoint

MS Email

Desktop applications

Job description

Independence Pet Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Solution/Application Architect to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions across M365, SharePoint, and desktop apps.

You will lead architecture initiatives, mentor architects, assess buy vs build options, and ensure alignment with enterprise strategy while staying current with trends.

The role offers a hybrid work model with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to shape pet health tech across North America.