Principal Solutions Architect

Allied Benefit Systems

Principal Solutions Architect providing direction for enterprise technology strategies while ensuring adherence to standards at Allied Benefit Systems. Collaborating with tech teams for complex projects and system architecture.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in architecting and supporting projects within the Microsoft stack, with a strong focus on SDLC, Agile methodologies, and security compliance. Capable of leading architecture sessions, developing system models, and implementing effective monitoring solutions.

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Microsoft Stack ArchitectureSDLC and Agile MethodologiesSystem Modeling and UML DiagramsAPI Integration and MicroservicesSecurity Compliance (HIPAA, HITECH)

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Hard Skills

Architecture Strategy DevelopmentSystem ModelingUML DiagramsWorkflow DiagramsCI/CD PracticesData Engineering TechnologiesOOP and Design PatternsMonitoring and Alerting SolutionsEscalation Process CreationTechnology Needs Assessment

Soft Skills

CollaborationFacilitationTraining and MentoringStrategic PrioritizationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

BS Degree in Computer ScienceBS Degree in Information Systems

Industry Keywords

Privacy and Security LawsHIPAAHITECHCOTS EvaluationScalability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and drive the overall architecture strategy with hands-on involvement in design, documentation, and implementation.
Collaborating with tech teams and departments leads to deliver complex projects which may involve multiple systems.
Analyze, document, refine, and maintain architectures that are developed within the team.
Work closely with the IT operations team to request and refine hardware requirements for existing and new systems.
Create strategy and transition plans to deliver projects on time.
Take ownership of executing technology roadmap to transition existing architecture to new, stable design.
Work closely with the Security team to tighten any security issues discovered in infrastructure.
Meet Allied’s expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment.
Working closely with the department lead to prioritize and strategize.
Adhere to, and apply all applicable privacy and security laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, HITECH and any regulations promulgated thereto.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years’ experience in architecting and supporting development of projects in Microsoft stack
Ability to facilitate working architecture sessions with diverse participants including technical leaders and stakeholders
Hands on experience with developing system models, UML diagrams and workflow diagrams
Experience with identifying technology needs and gaps, identifying potential solutions and alternatives
Strong background in SDLC, Agile, distributed systems, CI/CD, data engineering technologies, API Integration, and Micro/Mini/Macro services
Deep knowledge of industry standards and best practices
Ability to train the development teams to follow and adhere to the practices
Ability to evaluate COTS or propose alternate home-grown solutions with budget, time, and scalability as guiding factors
Experience with orchestrating monitoring and alerting solutions for all systems
Ability to create an escalation process to prevent downtime and adhere to SLAs
Fluent in OOP, Design patterns, architectural principles
BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
EAP
Technology Stipend