Solution Architect

Requirements
Key Responsibilities

Partner closely with the System Integrator (SI), City IT teams, and project leadership to guide key areas like integration, data migration, security design, and environment strategy.

Help ensure we’re using Workday the right way—leveraging delivered functionality, avoiding unnecessary customization, and building a solution that’s scalable and maintainable.

Act as a go-to resource for design decisions and technical risks, helping the team stay on track and maintain quality throughout the implementation.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum twelve (12) years of enterprise technology experience.
Minimum seven (7) years serving as a Solution Architect, Enterprise Architect, or Lead Architect on large-scale implementations.
Demonstrated experience designing and governing enterprise application, integration, and data architectures.
Experience leading architecture reviews and establishing technical standards and governance processes.
Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, integration platforms, cybersecurity principles, and enterprise application design.
Experience supporting ERP, HCM, or enterprise SaaS implementations.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and business audiences.
Preferred Qualifications

Public sector implementation experience.
Architecture certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent.
Experience with Workday, Oracle Cloud, SAP, or similar enterprise platforms.
Experience supporting large-scale municipal, county, or state government programs.
Additional requirements:

Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Local in the Chicagoland area
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including:

Performance Bonus Eligible
401(k) plan
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life and disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, fixed holidays, parental leave.