Solutions Architect

Vizient, Inc.; Irving (TX); Vor Ort; USD 135.200 - 236.600; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits plan

Incentives based on performance

Zusammenfassung

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Solutions Architect to design scalable and secure solutions for their platform engineering organization. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to build cloud-native applications and ensure compliance with enterprise standards. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of software engineering experience and a strong understanding of Microsoft Azure services.

The salary range for this position is between $135,200 and $236,600, depending on the candidate's skills and experience. The role also offers a comprehensive benefits plan and is incentive eligible.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 in software architecture.
• Experience with AI integration and designing cloud-native applications.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks like HIPAA and SOC 2.

Aufgaben

• Design end-to-end solution architectures covering apps, APIs, and cloud.
• Collaborate with teams to embed security in development workflows.
• Guide design and implementation of secure, reusable components.

Kenntnisse

Software architecture

Microsoft Azure

Full-stack development

Technical communication

Data modeling

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Pulumi

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

In this role, you will serve as a Solutions Architect within Vizient's Platform Engineering organization, designing and delivering scalable, secure, and reusable solutions that support enterprise platforms, applications, and data services. You will partner closely with Engineering, Architecture, CloudOps, Security, and IT teams to ensure solutions are well-architected, aligned with enterprise strategy, and built using modern cloud-native and AI-enabled patterns. You will blend strong systems design expertise with hands‑on technical depth, enabling you to influence architecture standards while guiding teams through complex, end-to-end solution designs.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solution and reference architectures spanning applications, APIs, integrations, data platforms, identity, and cloud infrastructure.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Architecture, CloudOps, Security, and IT teams to embed security and reliability into development workflows and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with Platform Engineering teams to guide the design and implementation of secure, reusable components and shared services.
• Develop proofs of concept (POCs), automation scripts, tools, and reference implementations across application, data, security, AI, and integration use cases.
• Participate in or lead architecture and design sessions with engineering teams and business stakeholders.
• Simplify complex technical concepts and communicate them clearly to influence direction and gain stakeholder buy‑in.
• Architect solutions that meet non‑functional requirements including security, reliability, scalability, performance, and compliance.
• Drive the long‑term technical evolution of systems in alignment with organizational and technology strategy.
• Act as a collaborative team member, mentor, and continuous learner while fostering strong cross‑functional relationships.
• Ensure solution designs comply with enterprise policies, standards, and directives established by the CISO organization and Data Governance.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred. Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• 7 or more years of software engineering experience, with a minimum of 5 years in software architecture or systems design roles required.
• Demonstrated full‑stack development experience across front‑end, back‑end, and cloud‑native applications, with hands‑on experience designing, building, or integrating AI‑enabled solutions required.
• Strong diagramming, presentation, and technical communication skills required.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud services, including networking and security capabilities required.
• Knowledge of industry standards and compliance frameworks such as HIPAA and SOC 2 required.
• Fluency in networking concepts, Linux tools and scripting, IAM, OIDC, FGA, and modern security protocols preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with data modeling, data engineering, APIs, AI integration patterns, event‑driven systems, middleware, and front‑end architectures preferred.
• Experience designing and supporting large‑scale, cloud‑native, enterprise‑grade systems preferred.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Pulumi or Terraform preferred.
• Skilled writing code and scripts such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell; prior hands‑on software development experience preferred.
• Exposure to emerging AI‑related architecture and security considerations, including RAG, MCP, and agent‑based patterns preferred.
• Relevant certifications including Cloud Solution Architect, CISSP, or equivalent are preferred.

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.