Solution Architect - Modern Work - Collab

Core BTS; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative, results-oriented team environment

Comprehensive benefits program

Dynamic and positive workplace with continuous skill development opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology services firm is seeking a Solution Architect to design and implement cloud-based solutions for various clients. The role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to meet client needs while ensuring scalability and security. Ideal candidates have a background in Microsoft technologies and experience consulting with enterprise clients. The position offers a dynamic work environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Engage with client executive and technical stakeholders to design and build scalable, flexible, and resilient solutions.
• Lead technical teams in the development and deployment of cloud solutions, providing guidance and resolving complex technical challenges.
• Communicate effectively with clients, understanding requirements and conveying technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive solutions aligned with business objectives, considering scalability, performance, security, efficiency, and cost.
• Ensure solutions meet security and compliance standards, including data protection, encryption, access control, and regulatory requirements.
• Work within the sales process to lead technical whiteboards, scope projects, create sales collateral, and present to C‑Level executives.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Suite (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, Purview)

Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate)

Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Copilot Studio

PowerShell automation (preferably PnP)

Experience with complex, multi‑workstream migrations to and from M365

Five or more years in consulting with enterprise clients

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology (desired)

Tools

Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert

Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL‑200)

Microsoft Power Automate RPA Developer (PL‑500)

Job description

Overview

The Solution Architect is a key role responsible for leading, designing, implementing, and managing cloud‑based solutions that meet the strategic and operational needs of an organization. The role involves engaging with clients and stakeholders, working in cross‑functional teams to understand business drivers, assess complex client environments, and design reliable, scalable, efficient, and cost‑effective strategies & solutions using cloud services and industry best practices.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Engage with client executive and technical stakeholders to design and build scalable, flexible, and resilient solutions.
• Develop comprehensive solutions aligned with business objectives, considering scalability, performance, security, efficiency, and cost.
• Provide expert level client collateral including architectural drawings, design specifications, implementation guides, documentation, and operational procedures.
• Lead technical teams in the development and deployment of cloud solutions, providing guidance and resolving complex technical challenges.
• Ensure solutions meet security and compliance standards, including data protection, encryption, access control, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement cost‑effective strategies to maximize return‑on‑investment for clients.
• Lead efforts to capture and share best‑practice knowledge within the cloud solution architect community.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying innovative solutions and opportunities for efficiency.
• Lead engagement teams, delegate responsibilities, and mentor consultants.
• Work within the sales process to lead technical whiteboards, scope projects, create sales collateral, and present to C‑Level executives.
• Write and present statements of work, and maintain project timelines and scopes.
• Review technical documentation and sales collateral for accuracy.
• Identify new engagement opportunities during existing client engagements and convey needs to account executives and practice leadership.
• Communicate effectively with clients, understanding requirements and conveying technical information clearly.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Microsoft 365 Suite (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, Purview)
• Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate)
• Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Copilot Studio
• Experience with complex, multi‑workstream migrations to and from M365
• PowerShell automation (preferably PnP)
• Expertise in designing SharePoint and web‑based content solutions, including UI/UX design and information architecture
• Building solutions that integrate Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Teams, Microsoft Graph, and Copilot Studio
• Experience developing solutions with Power Platform suite (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents, Dataverse)
• Evaluating and re‑engineering business processes to improve efficiency and workflow automation
• Five or more years in consulting with enterprise clients
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology (desired)
• Experience with migration tools (DryvIQ, AvePoint Fly, ShareGate, BitTitan, Dataverse, SharePoint Development Framework, Microsoft Syntex/SharePoint Premium)

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert
• Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL‑200)
• Microsoft Power Platform Developer (PL‑400)
• Microsoft Power Automate RPA Developer (PL‑500)
• Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect (PL‑600)
• Microsoft 365 Administrator (MS‑102)
• Prepare security and compliance for Microsoft 365 Copilot (APL‑4002)
• Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC‑200)
• Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC‑300)
• Microsoft Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate (SC‑400)

Benefits

• Collaborative, results‑oriented team environment
• Dynamic and positive workplace with continuous skill development opportunities
• Working with sophisticated clients across North America
• Comprehensive benefits program: Health and dental plans, 401(k) with company match, Professional Development funds, Flexible Time Off (FTO), 11 company holidays, 4 weeks Parental/Caregiver Leave, paid family building/fertility benefits, Vision and Life/AD&D insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Company‑contributed Health Savings Account and no‑cost healthcare option (subject to eligibility)

EEO Statement

NRI North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. NRI North America will accept applications on an ongoing basis and will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with The Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail]. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary commission plan based on company and individual performance.