Solution/Application Architect - Senior

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

## Solution/Application Architect - SeniorApplyremote type: Hybrid Workinglocations: Chicago, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR101775Established in 2021, **Independence Pet Holdings** is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America. We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands. Job Description* Digital Workplace Domain Solution Architect* M365, MS Email, SharePoint, LAPTOP image (MS and MAC) - MS Desktop Applications - Architect* Understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.* Provides recommendations on buy versus build.* Ensures technical solutions are being implemented as designed.* Communicates with stakeholders and ensures alignment on the solutions.* Keep up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.* Ensures the technology solutions are aligned with the enterprise technology, vision, strategy, and roadmap.* Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.**Experience:** 6 year’s relevant experience**Education:** Must meet one of the following requirements:* Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience (One-year relevant experience is equivalent to one-year college)* Associate’s Degree in a Technical Field* Certification in relevant focus area **Level Specific Responsibilities:*** May oversee the work of Solution/Application Architects to ensure the solutions are aligned with the organization’s overall strategy.* Researches and identifies application opportunities around performance, scalability, and maintainability.* Mentors and shares applicable knowledge regarding design principles, implementation techniques, and emerging technologies and trends. **Accountability/Complexity:*** May manage projects requiring the responsibility of delegating work and reviewing resulting work product.* May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within job area.* May function as a team lead and assistant to the supervisor/manager.All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:* Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance* Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee* Company paid short-term and long-term disability* 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave* Health Savings Account (HSA)* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)* Retirement savings plan* Personal Paid Time Off* Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off* Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations* Pet friendly office environment* Commuter Benefits* Group Pet Insurance* On the job training and skills development* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**Thanks for visiting our careers page!**ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, Embrace, Felix, Figo, Independence American Insurance Company, Pets Best, Pethealth, PetPartners, PetPlace, and Pumpkin are all operated by **Independence Pet Holdings (IPH)**.