Senior Solution Engineer

Tek Analytics, LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tek Analytics, LLC is seeking a Senior Solution Engineer to lead discovery, design scalable software solutions, and drive delivery of high-quality systems.

You will partner with product, engineering, and security teams to translate business needs into architectures, mentor junior engineers, and ensure alignment with regulatory and security standards.

This role requires strong communication and hands-on experience with APIs, cloud platforms, and modern application architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/IT or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in solution engineering or related technical role.
• Experience with enterprise software development, APIs, integrations, and modern architectures.
• Experience with cloud platforms and distributed systems.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others and influence technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery sessions to understand objectives and constraints.
• Translate business needs into scalable, secure solution architectures.
• Design end-to-end solutions balancing value, feasibility, and sustainability.
• Create demonstrations, proofs of concept, and technical presentations for decisions.
• Contribute to architecture documentation, proposals, and implementation plans.
• Lead testing efforts for functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Coordinate deployments with infrastructure and operations teams.
• Provide post-implementation support for adoption and stability.
• Collaborate with product management, business analysts, engineering, and security partners.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

Technical design

Enterprise software development

APIs & integrations

Cloud platforms

Distributed systems

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Technology or related field

Job description

Title: Senior Solution Engineer

Introduction

The Senior Solution Engineer is responsible for leading technical discovery, solution design, and delivery of scalable, high-quality software solutions that address complex business needs. This role combines deep-hands-on software engineering expertise with a consultative, solution-oriented mindset. The Senior Solution Engineer partners closely with business stakeholders, product teams, and engineering organizations to design, build, demonstrate, and implement end-to-end solutions that align with architectural standards and strategic objectives. This position serves as a technical leader across the solution lifecycle, influencing design decisions, ensuring delivery excellence, and mentoring less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery sessions to understand business objectives, functional requirements, and technical constraints.
• Translate business needs into scalable, secure, and maintainable solution architectures.
• Design end-to-end solutions that balance customer value, technical feasibility, and long-term sustainability.
• Create and deliver customized solution demonstrations, proofs of concept, and technical presentations to validate proposed approaches and support decision-making.
• Contribute to RFP responses, technical proposals, architecture documentation, and implementation plans.
• Lead and coordinate testing efforts for new and enhanced solutions, including functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Analyze testing results and software defects to identify root causes and implement effective resolutions.
• Partner with infrastructure and operations teams to plan deployments, business continuity, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Provide post-implementation support to ensure successful adoption and operational stability.
• Collaborate closely with product management, business analysts, engineering teams, infrastructure, and security partners to deliver integrated solutions.
• Communicate solution status, risks, dependencies, and technical considerations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and analysts, promoting consistent solution engineering and development practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline solution and software lifecycle processes.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive solutions to inform architectural decisions and recommend innovation opportunities.
• Ensure all solution engineering and development activities comply with organizational policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive solution and application documentation, including designs, test plans, deployment procedures, and maintenance guides.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in solution engineering, software development, or a related technical role.
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to design and articulate complex solutions.
• Proven ability to design and articulate complex technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with enterprise software development, APIs, integrations, and modern application architectures.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms and distributed systems.
• Experience in regulated or enterprise environments (e.g., financial services).
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others and influence technical decision-making.