Solutions Architect

Propel your career forward as a Solutions Architect with a leading financial services organization. Partnering with Aquent, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the technological future of this dynamic company, impacting key business decisions and driving innovation through strategic technology solutions. Your expertise will be instrumental in evaluating and implementing cutting-edge applications, optimizing existing systems, and ensuring the organization's technology landscape aligns seamlessly with its business objectives.

• Duration: 12 months
• Location: Glen Allen, Virginia
• Schedule: Hybrid, onsite 3 days per week
• Details: Background and credit check required before the start date

Must be able to work onsite 3 days per week in Glen Allen, VA

Overview:

As a Solutions Architect, you will be a key technical leader responsible for consulting, analyzing, and recommending technology solutions that directly address business needs. This role demands a deep understanding of software applications, system integration, product evaluation, system implementation, and software development. You will take both a strategic and tactical approach to current and future technology needs, guiding decisions that shape the overall application functionality landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate diverse technology application solutions based on business use cases and desired outcomes.
• Lead and document formal solution evaluations, considering factors such as business benefits, cost, operational impact, security risks, and strategic alignment.
• Provide expert technical consultation to business and technology teams, ensuring solutions are efficient, effective, and adhere to established standards.
• Assess existing solutions to maximize their capabilities and value.
• Identify underutilized or redundant solutions and recommend consolidation strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive solution, system, and data flow documentation.
• Lead knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance teams' understanding of existing systems.
• Contribute to the development and maturity of the enterprise technology architecture program.
• Collaborate with vendors and third parties to analyze design options, enhance solutions, and ensure contracted work meets standards and timelines.
• Continuously research emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to leadership.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a computer/technology or related field (preferred).
• 10 years of IT experience, including direct experience implementing complex software applications and system integrations.
• 7 years of experience in a structured IT organization using various methodologies and strong technical environment management disciplines.
• Mastery/certification in one or more standard architecture frameworks or technologies.
• Proven ability to influence both business and technology professionals.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Financial services industry experience.
• Consulting experience.
• Strong knowledge of software applications, development, data integration, and technology strategic planning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the software development lifecycle and Agile implementation projects.
• Ability to organize and coordinate cross-functional technical and business teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Creative thinking, problem-solving skills, and adaptability to new ideas.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $74.96 to $83.29 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment — one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.