Solutions Architect

Vizient; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient in Chicago seeks a seasoned Solution Architect to lead architecture for products, platforms, and technology initiatives within the Advisory Engineering portfolio. You will partner with Product, Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Data, Security, and business clients to translate requirements into secure, scalable solutions and provide technical leadership throughout design and implementation.

This role requires strong communication, deep technical expertise in cloud-native designs,

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience designing enterprise applications or complex technology solutions.
• Experience designing cloud-native applications, APIs, integrations, distributed systems, and enterprise software solutions.
• Experience supporting application modernization and cloud migration initiatives.
• Experience designing AI-enabled or data-driven solutions using modern cloud platforms.
• Experience collaborating across Product, Engineering, Security, Data, and business functions.
• Experience in healthcare, consulting, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure AI Foundry, Databricks, SaaS applications, enterprise integrations, or relevant cloud or architecture certifications preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture activities for products, platforms, and technology initiatives.
• Partner with Product Managers, Engineering teams, and business clients to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Design end-to-end solution architectures spanning applications, APIs, integrations, cloud services, data, security, and operational support.
• Identify modernization opportunities that improve scalability, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Evaluate technology options and recommend appropriate build, buy, or reuse approaches aligned with enterprise standards.
• Design AI-enabled and data-driven solutions using approved enterprise AI and cloud capabilities.
• Apply enterprise architecture, security, integration, and data governance standards to solution designs.
• Participate in architecture reviews, provide technical guidance, and resolve complex solution design challenges.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and Principal Solutions Architects to maintain alignment with strategic technology direction.
• Communicate solution designs, technical risks, assumptions, and implementation recommendations to project teams and clients.

Skills

Solution architecture

Cloud-native design

API & integration design

Enterprise software design

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Azure

Azure AI Foundry

Databricks

SaaS integrations

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary

In this role, you will lead solution architecture activities for products, platforms, and technology initiatives within the Advisory Engineering portfolio. You will partner with Product, Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Data, Security, and business clients to translate requirements into secure, scalable, and maintainable technology solutions. You will provide technical leadership throughout design and implementation, evaluate technology options, and ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and long‑term strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture activities for assigned products, platforms, and technology initiatives.
• Partner with Product Managers, Engineering teams, and business clients to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Design end-to-end solution architectures spanning applications, APIs, integrations, cloud services, data, security, and operational support.
• Identify modernization opportunities that improve scalability, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Evaluate technology options and recommend appropriate build, buy, or reuse approaches aligned with enterprise standards.
• Design AI-enabled and data-driven solutions using approved enterprise AI and cloud capabilities.
• Apply enterprise architecture, security, integration, and data governance standards to solution designs.
• Participate in architecture reviews, provide technical guidance, and resolve complex solution design challenges.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and Principal Solutions Architects to maintain alignment with strategic technology direction.
• Communicate solution designs, technical risks, assumptions, and implementation recommendations to project teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience designing enterprise applications or complex technology solutions required.
• Experience designing cloud-native applications, APIs, integrations, distributed systems, and enterprise software solutions required.
• Experience supporting application modernization and cloud migration initiatives required.
• Experience designing AI-enabled or data-driven solutions using modern cloud platforms required.
• Experience collaborating across Product, Engineering, Security, Data, and business functions required.
• Experience in healthcare, consulting, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure AI Foundry, Databricks, SaaS applications, enterprise integrations, or relevant cloud or architecture certifications preferred.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and technical leadership skills.

Estimated Hiring Range

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $135,200.00 to $236,600.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.