Solution Architect – Configure to Quote

Rockwell Automation; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance including Medical, p-

401k

Paid Time off

Parental and Caregiver Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Solution Architect for our Milwaukee, WI configuration platform. You will translate business needs into architecture solutions, define technical standards, and guide teams to secure, scalable, and cost-effective outcomes.

The role bridges business requirements and technology capabilities across multiple stakeholders. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in architecture, a CS/MIS degree, and proven cloud, security and enterprise-scale design experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required; visa sponsorship will not be provided.
• Typically requires 8+ years of relevant architectural experience.
• Experience designing cloud-based solutions and strategic technology plans.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business and technology subject-matter experts to elicit and translate requirements into technological solutions.
• Deep understanding of software development, cloud computing (AI, AWS, Azure, GCP), networking, and security.
• Problem-solving to evaluate complex scenarios and determine the best technical approach.
• Develop guidelines to ensure a robust architectural framework across the team.
• Introduce and accelerate new technologies and methodologies to support digital transformation.
• Work with multiple partners and influence project decisions.
• Provide cross-product/cross-technology expertise to capability teams.
• Support the design and modeling of tactical architectures and reference architectures.
• Contribute to and evaluate solution design during release planning.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience

Degree in computer science or management information systems

Tools

C# .NET

RESTful Web API

Azure DevOps

GitHub Enterprise

Terraform

Azure SQL (PaaS)

Windows

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Position Summary

Translate our needs into architecture solutions through the design, creation, deployment and support of the enterprise-wide Configuration platform. As the Solution Architect for our Configuration Application, you will design and oversee the implementation of complex technical solutions to address business challenges or requirements. The Solution Architect bridges the gap between business needs and technology capabilities by translating business requirements into technical specifications and designing comprehensive solutions that meet organizational objectives. Main responsibilities are defining technical standards, select appropriate technologies, create architectural blueprints, and guide development teams to ensure systems are secure, scalable, and cost-effective. Other responsibilities include analyzing business goals into technical Specifications, designing integrated solutions, documenting architecture, ensuring adherence to the design and advising on latest technologies. The Solution Architect helps build a holistic view and roadmap of our application technology strategy and processes. Solution architects work closely with business leaders, project managers, technical leaders and developers to understand business goals, identify technical requirements, and develop architecture designs that align with the organization's strategic vision.

This position is located in Milwaukee, WI- hybrid. You will report to the Technical Leader – Configure 2.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business and technology subject-matter experts to elicit and translate our requirements into technological solutions.
• Deep understanding of software development, cloud computing (AI, AWS, Azure, GCP), networking, and security.
• Problem-solving skills to evaluate complex scenarios and determine the best technical approach.
• Develop guidelines to ensure that a technological framework is applied across the team, maintain awareness and visibility of organizational best practices.
• Introduce and accelerate new technologies and methodologies to support digital transformation.
• Work with multiple partners and influence project decisions.
• Work with other solution architects to provide secure, scalable architectural solutions.
• Provide cross-product/cross-technology expertise to capability teams.
• Support the design and modeling of tactical architectures to develop projects.
• Support the design and management of reference architecture.
• Contribute to and evaluate solution design and consult during release planning.

The Essentials – You Will Have

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required.
• We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred – You Might Also Have

• Typically requires 8+ years of relevant architectural experience.
• Degree in computer science or management information systems.
• Experience building strategic technology plans and roadmaps.
• Experience designing modern, public-facing solutions consumed by multiple teams.
• Experience designing cloud-based solutions.
• A desire for learning, investigation, and understanding and the ability to question solution partners across teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application and systems engineering.
• Knowledge of architectural design frameworks, integration frameworks and patterns.
• Seek out and embrace relevant perspectives when assessing a situation or making decisions; demonstrate clear understanding of multiple viewpoints.
• Experience with business complexity and project interdependence.

Technical Stack

• Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Redux
• Backend: C# .NET, RESTful Web API
• Database: Azure PaaS SQL
• Source Control: Azure DevOps/Git Hub Enterprise (Git)
• Infrastructure: Terraform
• Operating System: Windows

What We Offer

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.

To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

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Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!