Solutions Architect

Compunnel, Inc.; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions provider is seeking a Solution Architect in Berkeley Heights, NJ. The role involves providing technical leadership, managing architectural standards, and collaborating closely with enterprise architecture teams. Ideal candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in solution architecture within digital and e-commerce environments, expertise in cloud platforms, and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic environment focused on innovative technology solutions that drive business growth.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in solution architecture in digital and e-commerce environments.
• Expertise in data architecture including data warehousing and ETL/ELT.
• Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership ensuring adherence to architectural standards.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Architecture team.
• Manage the Architectural Review Board process.
• Review architectural proposals from other domains.
• Optimize architectural demand management using ServiceNow.

Skills

Solution architecture experience

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

ServiceNow

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Client IT teams design and build innovative, high-performance technology solutions that power business sectors including IT retail, e-commerce, CRM, data, AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and e-marketing. As a Solution Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping a more connected and digitalized future by providing technical leadership, driving architectural governance, and collaborating closely with Enterprise Architecture and cross-domain solution architects. This role offers a dynamic environment where continuous learning is essential, as technology evolves rapidly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural standards, best practices, and enterprise guidelines
• Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Architecture team to contribute to and uphold enterprise roadmaps, standards, and frameworks
• Define, implement, and manage architectural governance processes and standards
• Oversee and manage the Architectural Review Board (ARB) process, ensuring solutions are reviewed, approved, and compliant
• Review architectural proposals from other domains (Retail, Digital, Data, etc.) to ensure consistency with enterprise architecture principles
• Manage and optimize architectural demand management using ServiceNow for request intake, approvals, and portfolio tracking
• Establish and enforce architectural standards, design patterns, and development frameworks, including documentation and communication
• Conduct architecture and design reviews to ensure solution quality, compliance, and alignment with approved designs
• Identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks and technical debt
• Communicate architectural decisions, strategies, and governance policies to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Act as a trusted advisor bridging business needs with technical solutions

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in solution architecture within digital, retail, e-commerce (B2C), and B2B environments
• 5-8 years' experience
• Expertise in data architecture including data warehousing, data lakes, ETL/ELT, relational and NoSQL databases, and data streaming
• Deep understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns (microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures)
• Experience with major cloud platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Hands-on experience with architectural governance and enterprise standards
• Practical experience using ServiceNow for IT demand management, service catalog, or ITSM/ITBM processes
• Experience with Salesforce ecosystems (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud) and integration patterns
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation
• Knowledge of application and data security, including regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA)
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field