Senior Solution Architect — Enterprise Platforms & APIs

CPKC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

CPKC is seeking a Solution Architect to lead enterprise technology design and advancement across applications, integration, and digital platforms. You will drive scalable, secure architectures that deliver superior customer experiences and operational efficiency.

You will guide transformation roadmaps, collaborate with executives, and ensure solutions align with enterprise standards while leveraging AWS and event-driven technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Science, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Information Technology consulting, solution architecture, or related architecture roles, with expertise in IT strategy, end‑to‑end application architecture, cloud and hybrid solutions (AWS).
• Experience leading business transformation initiatives, modern application development, customer experience platforms, and evaluating emerging technologies.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Event‑Driven Architecture (EDA) tools and technologies, including Apache Kafka, AWS EventBridge, AWS SNS, and related integration platforms; experience with AWS AI/ML services such as SageMaker, Bedrock, and Anthropic Claude is considered an asset
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem‑solving skills; capable of communicating complex tech concepts and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver outcomes
• Highly effective communicator and relationship builder with emotional intelligence and leadership qualities

Responsibilities

• Provide solution architecture leadership to business and technology teams, ensuring alignment with standards and priorities
• Lead the architecture, integration, and management of end-to-end applications, domain-driven APIs, event-driven ecosystems, and cloud/hybrid/on-prem environments
• Design and implement modern customer experience solutions and front-to-back-end frameworks that enhance performance, UX, scalability, and ops effectiveness
• Decompose complex business challenges and develop innovative tech solutions leveraging modern architectures and patterns
• Partner with senior leaders to develop transformation roadmaps and align initiatives with corporate tech and business goals
• Build trusted relationships, influence decision-making, and demonstrate leadership competencies across the organization

Skills

Cloud/AWS

Event-Driven Architecture

APIs & Integration

Stakeholder Communication

Design Thinking

Education

Bachelor/Master in CS or related

Tools

Apache Kafka

AWS EventBridge

AWS SNS

SageMaker

Bedrock

Anthropic Claude

Job description

CPKC is seeking a Solution Architect to lead enterprise technology design and advancement across applications, integration, and digital platforms. You will drive scalable, secure architectures that deliver superior customer experiences and operational efficiency.

You will guide transformation roadmaps, collaborate with executives, and ensure solutions align with enterprise standards while leveraging AWS and event-driven technologies.