Strategic Solution Architect: Modernization & Cloud Strategy

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Wages access with myFlexPay

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. seeks a visionary Solution Architect to lead the end-to-end architectural strategy for its logistics, retail freight-pay, and audit solutions.

You will partner with business and technology leaders to translate complex processes into scalable designs across SAP BRIM, Salesforce, .NET and Java microservices, with data analytics on GCP. The role emphasizes executive communication, modernization, and driving technology transformation while influencing senior stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• 8–15+ years of progressive technology experience, including at least 5 years in solution architecture, solution design, or application architecture roles, preferred.
• Demonstrable experience with large-scale technology transformations, including integration and modernization initiatives in evolving business environments such as mergers and acquisitions, particularly involving the integration of enterprise platforms like SAP BRIM and Salesforce, Data & Analytics, architecting and designing solutions involving microservices architecture (Java, .NET) and event-driven patterns.
• Strong expertise in cloud computing, preferably with Google Cloud Platform (GCP); experience with AWS or Azure is also valuable.
• Deep understanding of modern data and analytics platforms (e.g., BigQuery, Databricks, Tableau, Looker, AI Solutions).
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with a documented ability to articulate complex technical issues effectively to both executive and technical audiences.
• Strong consultative and influencing skills, with experience guiding senior stakeholders and project teams toward a unified architectural vision.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and own the end-to-end architectural vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and long-term technology transformation.
• Executive Communication: Simplify and present complex architectural concepts, debt implications, and roadmaps to executives and stakeholders.
• Solution Design & Architecture: Lead design and evolution of modern technology landscape, ensure integration across SAP BRIM, Salesforce, .NET and Java apps, and GCP analytics.
• Customer & Partner Integration: Architect scalable integration solutions linking ERP and pharmacy systems with retail freight offerings.
• Technical Governance: Act as the primary technical authority, providing architecture guidance and mentorship.
• Innovation & Modernization: Drive automation, optimization, and debt reduction through strategic architectural decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Translate business strategy into technical requirements with product owners and enterprise architects.
• Business Process Insights: Understand end-to-end processes and data flows to guide design across a complex landscape.
• Adoption of AI: Drive AI adoption by identifying use cases and integrating AI-enabled solutions into the roadmap.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Solution architecture

Cloud computing

Data & analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influencing

Enterprise architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP BRIM

Salesforce

Java

.NET

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

BigQuery

Databricks

Tableau

Looker

AI Solutions

Job description

Cardinal Health, Inc. seeks a visionary Solution Architect to lead the end-to-end architectural strategy for its logistics, retail freight-pay, and audit solutions.

You will partner with business and technology leaders to translate complex processes into scalable designs across SAP BRIM, Salesforce, .NET and Java microservices, with data analytics on GCP. The role emphasizes executive communication, modernization, and driving technology transformation while influencing senior stakeholders to