Senior Solution Architect
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Milwaukee • Florida • Iowa • United States
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Define and maintain solution architecture standards and frameworks that guide technology decisions
- Partner with leadership and business stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions aligned with firm priorities
- Develop strategic technology roadmaps and forecast emerging trends to inform architecture decisions
- Ensure architecture principles are embedded in enterprise planning and governance processes
- Serve as the primary liaison between firm leaders and technical teams on mission-critical projects
- Translate business requirements into high-level technical designs and system guidelines
- Design and oversee implementation of solution architectures, ensuring compliance with standards
- Enable data-driven solutions by architecting data pipelines that support advanced analytics
- Provide guidance and oversight to technical teams during design and implementation phases
- Review technology initiatives for alignment with architecture principles and recommend improvements
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for architectural initiatives and governance processes
- Champion best practices and enforce compliance with established architecture standards
Requirements
- 6 years of relevant experience required
- Bachelor's degree or a combination of relevant experience and training may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Degrees in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred
- Enterprise Architecture Design – Ability to develop and maintain architecture frameworks and standards
- Solution Architecture – Expertise in designing scalable, secure, and integrated technology solutions
- Data Architecture & Pipeline Development – Proficiency in building data pipelines and enabling analytics solutions
- Cloud Technologies – Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architectures
- Integration & API Management – Strong knowledge of system integration patterns and API design
- Security & Compliance – Understanding of security principles, risk management, and regulatory compliance
- Technical Governance & Documentation – Ability to enforce standards and produce clear architectural documentation
Benefits
- Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Mental health coverage
- Quarterly Wellness stipend
- Fertility benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Enterprise Architecture DesignSolution ArchitectureData ArchitecturePipeline DevelopmentCloud TechnologiesIntegrationAPI ManagementSecurityComplianceTechnical Governance
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationStrategic PlanningProblem SolvingDocumentationOversightGuidanceStakeholder EngagementBest Practices Advocacy