Solutions Architect – Enterprise SaaS

Sunset Search LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Performance incentives

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Equity

Job summary

Sunset Search LLC in Chicago, IL seeks a Solutions Architect to design scalable enterprise SaaS integrations, aligning client IT strategies with engineering teams. You will lead technical discovery, architect solutions, and create reference architectures to ensure successful deployments.

The role emphasizes API strategy, security best practices, and collaboration with sales, product, and engineering to drive enterprise-grade implementations and customer success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in enterprise software architecture or consulting.
• Deep knowledge of SaaS integration patterns, APIs, and security protocols.
• Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's in computer science, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery sessions with enterprise customers
• Architect solutions integrating SaaS platform with client systems
• Create technical proposals, diagrams, and reference architectures
• Partner with product managers to influence roadmap priorities
• Support enterprise sales cycles with demonstrations and technical validation
• Guide implementation teams during deployment and post-go-live

Skills

SaaS integration patterns

APIs

Security protocols

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's in computer science, engineering, or related field

Job description

Category: Enterprise Software
City/Suburb: Chicago, IL
Job Title: Solutions Architect - Enterprise SaaS

About the Employer

We're representing a mid-market SaaS company delivering enterprise-grade workflow automation and analytics tools. The employer has grown rapidly through both organic adoption and strategic acquisitions. Known for their emphasis on customer success and strong engineering culture, they're consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in tech. Employees highlight the collaborative environment, investment in cutting-edge infrastructure, and access to executive leadership.

About the Role

As a Solutions Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in bridging technical capability with client needs. You'll design scalable solutions that align with enterprise clients' IT strategies, working closely with sales, product, and engineering teams to ensure successful implementations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery sessions with enterprise customers
• Architect solutions integrating SaaS platform with client systems
• Create technical proposals, diagrams, and reference architectures
• Partner with product managers to influence roadmap priorities
• Support enterprise sales cycles with demonstrations and technical validation
• Guide implementation teams during deployment and post-go-live

Qualifications & Experience

• 7+ years in enterprise software architecture or consulting
• Deep knowledge of SaaS integration patterns, APIs, and security protocols
• Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills
• Bachelor's in computer science, engineering, or related field

Why Join

Employees receive competitive salaries, performance incentives, and robust benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and equity. The employer encourages career development through certifications, leadership tracks, and cross-functional projects. The culture is dynamic yet supportive, blending the speed of a scale-up with the stability of an established player.