Senior Solutions Architect - Enterprise Strategy (Hybrid)

Farm Bureau Financial Services; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Bureau Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA seeks a Sr. Solutions Architect to guide enterprise technology strategy and manage a portfolio of solutions.

You will partner across IT and business units to align architecture with business goals and ensure secure, scalable delivery. You will lead guidance on principles, evaluate requests for new systems, and collaborate with vendors to shape strategic direction while supporting budget planning and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or software engineering; 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in enterprise architecture, security, data management, and integration.
• Experience across on-premises, SaaS, and cloud platforms.
• P&C knowledge 3–5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with formation of enterprise technology guidance including guiding principles and architecture guardrails.
• Support portfolio management, analytical insight, proactive solution planning, strategic execution, QA, and information sharing with business partners.
• Partner with IT and business on cost-benefit analysis of solutions and budgeting input.
• Help manage the technology portfolio and oversee the technology ecosystem at Farm Bureau.
• Collaborate with vendors to shape strategic direction of vendor systems.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Security

Data management

Application development

Cloud platforms

Education

College degree in CS or software engineering

Job description

Farm Bureau Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA seeks a Sr. Solutions Architect to guide enterprise technology strategy and manage a portfolio of solutions.

You will partner across IT and business units to align architecture with business goals and ensure secure, scalable delivery. You will lead guidance on principles, evaluate requests for new systems, and collaborate with vendors to shape strategic direction while supporting budget planning and governance.