Solution Architect

SII Group USA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

SII Group USA seeks an experienced Solution Architect to design scalable enterprise technology solutions for the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences sector. Based in South San Francisco, CA, you will drive architecture decisions, align with enterprise standards, and collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and Engineering teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.

The role requires 6–8+ years in enterprise IT, expertise in data and API design, and hands-on cloud experience (AWS or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 6–8+ years of experience in enterprise IT, including Solution Architecture, Technical Architecture, and Business Analysis.
• Strong expertise in enterprise architecture, including design and governance.
• Experience with API design and data architecture (conceptual & logical models).
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS or Microsoft Azure).
• Experience with enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow or similar enterprise workflow solutions.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• SignDesign end-to-end technology solutions that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Define scalable application, integration, and data architectures supporting long-term growth.
• Develop and evolve solution architectures across the product lifecycle, covering functional and non-functional requirements.
• Lead architecture reviews, ensure security, maintainability, and performance of solutions.

Job description

)Employment Type: Full-Time / Consultan

tIndustry: Pharmaceutical / Life Science

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Join SII Group U

SASII Group USA is a trusted engineering and technology consulting partner delivering innovative solutions to organizations across Life Sciences, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Energy, and Digital Engineerin

g.We are currently seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support one of our strategic clients in the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences industry based in South San Francisco, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to shape enterprise technology solutions that enable digital transformation, operational excellence, and sustainability initiatives within a global, highly regulated environmen

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Position Overv

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As a Solution Architect, you will play a key role in designing scalable, business-aligned technology solutions that support strategic initiatives across Site Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), Sustainability, and other enterprise functi

ons.Working closely with business stakeholders, Product Managers, Business Analysts, and engineering teams, you will translate business needs into robust architectural solutions, guide technology decisions, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards throughout the product lifecy

cle.This role requires a strong combination of enterprise architecture expertise, business analysis capabilities, cloud technologies, and systems integration experience. The successful candidate will help drive innovation while balancing technical excellence, long-term scalability, and business va

lue.This position requires daily on-site presence in South San Franci

sco.Key Responsibili

• signDesign end-to-end technology solutions that align with business objectives, enterprise architecture standards, and regulatory requireme
• nts.Define scalable application, integration, and data architectures that support long-term business gro
• wth.Develop and evolve solution architectures throughout the entire product lifecycle, including functional and non-functional requirements (NF
• Rs).Ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, performant, and scala

ble.Business & Technical Align

• mentPartner with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, business processes, and operational challen
• ges.Translate high-level business requirements into detailed technical solution designs and architecture specificati
• ons.Lead discovery sessions, architecture workshops, and solution reviews to establish target-state processes and capabilit

ies.Enterprise Collabora

• tionCollaborate closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, Infrastructure teams, Security, and Enterprise Architecture organizati
• ons.Provide technical leadership throughout solution delivery while ensuring architectural consistency across multiple systems and platfo
• rms.Serve as the primary architecture advisor for complex cross-functional initiati
• tionDevelop and maintain product and technology roadmaps aligned with enterprise strat
• egy.Evaluate emerging technologies, cloud services, enterprise platforms, and third-party soluti
• ons.Lead Proofs of Concept (PoCs), technology assessments, and vendor evaluations to support strategic investment decisi
• ons.Balance innovation with technical debt management and long-term maintainabil

ity.Integration & Data Architec

• tureDesign robust integration architectures using modern API, event-driven, and cloud-native patte
• rns.Develop conceptual and logical data models that ensure consistency, scalability, and data integrity across enterprise syst
• ems.Support digital transformation initiatives involving connected systems, IoT-enabled environments, and data-driven decision-mak

ing.
Required Qualifica

• tionsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Informatics, or a related technical discip
• line.6–8+ years of experience in enterprise IT, including Solution Architecture, Technical Architecture, and Business Anal
• ents.Strong expertis
• ctureRequirements Ana
• lysisApplication D
• esignData Architecture (Conceptual & Logical Mo
• ationAPI D
• turesExperience working with enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow or similar enterprise workflow solut
• ions.Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS or Microsoft Az
• ure).Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to bridge business and technical t

eams.Preferred Qualifica

• tionsExperience within the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, or Life Sciences indu
• stry.Exposure to Site Operations, Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), Sustainability, Engineering, Facilities Management, Logistics, or Manufacturing dom
• ains.Experience supporting IoT, smart building, or industrial digital transformation initiat
• ives.Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as T
• OGAF.Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Architect Expert, or equival
• ent).Business Analysis certifications such as CBAP or PMI-PBA are highly desir
• able.Knowledge of regulated environments and GxP compliance is a

plus.What You’ll

• BringStrategic thinking with the ability to align technology solutions to business outc
• omes.Strong analytical and systems-thinking capabili
• ties.Excellent communication and presentation skills with both technical and executive audie
• nces.Ability to influence architecture decisions across multiple stakeholder gr
• oups.Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and emerging technolo
• gies.Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively across global t
• eams.Commitment to delivering scalable, sustainable, and high-quality enterprise solut

ions.
Why Join SII Grou

p USA?At SII Group USA, you'll collaborate with world-class professionals on transformative projects for some of the world's leading Life Sciences organizations. We provide an environment that encourages innovation, technical excellence, continuous learning, and career development while delivering impactful digital solutions that improve healthcare, sustainability, and operational perfor

mance.If you're passionate about enterprise architecture, cloud technologies, and designing innovative solutions that solve complex business challenges, we'd love to hear fro

m you.SII Group USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and empowered to succeed. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local

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