Senior Solution Architect

The Senior Solution Architect (Consultant) is a strategic, client-facing technology leader responsible for designing innovative, scalable, and secure solutions that drive measurable business value. This role plays a critical part in business development and participates across all phases of proposal development, including solution estimation, resource planning, and shaping winning technical strategies for strategic client engagements.Operating with a strong consulting mindset, the Senior Solution Architect leads solutioning efforts across complex enterprise and client initiatives, balancing near-term delivery needs with long-term architectural integrity. This role serves as a confident advisor who thrives in ambiguity, communicates effectively with executive stakeholders, and consistently delivers high-impact results in fast-paced environments.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & Solution DesignDesign and deliver enterprise-grade architectures for complex initiatives ranging from $3M–$30M+, balancing short-term wins with long-term sustainability, often with incomplete or evolving inputs.Maintain a big-picture architectural perspective while managing critical technical details to ensure alignment with enterprise strategy and business objectives.Apply enterprise architecture principles (including TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent frameworks) to guide structure, governance, and decision-making without being overly academic or process-heavy.Utilize design patterns, integration strategies, and microservices principles to build resilient, scalable, and maintainable systems.Solution Estimation & Proposal SupportDrive end-to-end solutioning for complex client and internal initiatives, ensuring feasibility, scalability, and strategic alignment.Lead solution estimation, defining LOE, scope, staffing models, timelines, assumptions, and risks.Collaborate with Client Services and business development teams to shape solution strategies and present technical vision during proposal and pre-sales activities.Client Advisory & Stakeholder EngagementAct as a trusted advisor, translating business requirements into actionable technical strategies.Confidently recommend, defend, and communicate architectural decisions with clarity to executives, business leaders, and delivery teams.Provide strategic guidance to clients, challenge assumptions constructively, and influence decision-making with data-driven insights.Technical Leadership & GovernanceApply deep technical knowledge across backend, frontend, DevOps, infrastructure, and cloud platforms, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies and hybrid/distributed environments.Incorporate enterprise architecture governance, security standards, and regulatory compliance into solution designs.Create and promote reusable components, templates, and reference architectures to accelerate delivery and ensure consistency.Define KPIs and success metrics for architectural solutions and support post-implementation reviews to ensure value realization.Collaboration, Mentorship & Delivery EnablementWork closely with product owners, delivery teams, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful execution from design through implementation.Support project and change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions into delivery.Provide thought leadership and mentorship to peers and junior architects, fostering a culture of continuous learning and architectural excellence.Champion emerging technologies by staying current with industry trends and incorporating modern stacks and innovations where appropriate.QualificationsRequired Experience15–20+ years of enterprise technology experience, including significant experience in solution estimation and proposal development, preferably in a consulting, professional services, or digital agency environment.Proven success leading complex initiatives valued at $3M–$30M+ across diverse industries and client environments.Demonstrated experience applying enterprise architecture concepts and frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, or similar) in practical, delivery-focused ways.Technical ExpertiseDeep proficiency across backend, frontend, DevOps, infrastructure, and cloud platforms.Strong experience with Microsoft technologies, including:Azure (networking, compute, data services)DataverseMS SQLDynamicsPower Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate)Microsoft 365 (including accessibility considerations)Hands-on experience with modern technology stacks, distributed systems, and integration strategies.Strong understanding of architectural design patterns, microservices, and trade-off analysis.Leadership & CommunicationExceptional ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and communicate effectively at executive levels.Strategic mindset that connects enterprise vision with practical execution.Confident decision-maker with the ability to mentor teams and build trusted client relationships.Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt solutions to evolving client and business needs.Other Beneficial SkillsAdvanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Industry certifications (Azure, TOGAF, AWS, PMP, etc.).Experience with digital transformation and enterprise modernization.Exposure to multiple industry verticals.Published thought leadership or public speaking experience.Experience leading large, distributed technical teams.Core Services DeliveredStrategic Solution ArchitectureClient Advisory & Innovation LeadershipProposal Development & EstimationEnterprise Integration & Platform StrategyGovernance & Architecture StandardsTechnical Oversight & Delivery AssuranceCross-Functional Collaboration & MentorshipRisk Management & Trade-off AnalysisTechnology Roadmapping & Portfolio PlanningThought Leadership & Knowledge EnablementINT