Lead Solution Architect

Location: Chicago, IL( Hybrid)

Pay Range: $100-105/hr

Introduction

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on professional to lead end-to-end architecture across complex enterprise transformation initiatives. The role involves guiding Solution Architects, defining future-state direction, governing solution quality, and ensuring business objectives are translated into secure, scalable, resilient, compliant, and operationally sustainable solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications (Must-have qualifications that candidates must meet to be considered)

• Software development - 15+ years
• Solution Architecture - 5-10 years of experience
• Banking Applications - 5-10 years of experience
• Enterprises modernization - 5-10 years of experience
• Prior work experience in the Banking Industry
• Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2

Preferred Skills & Qualifications (Nice-to-have skills but are not required)

• Experience with architecture frameworks and modeling standards such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, BIAN, or equivalent, plus architecture modeling tools such as iServer
• Experience leading Architecture Review Boards, technical design reviews, Architecture Alignment Councils, or architecture communities of practice
• Experience with cloud, AI/data platforms, microservices, distributed and event-driven systems, SaaS, platform architectures, and enterprise modernization

Day-to-Day Responsibilities (key tasks and expectations for the role)

• Own end-to-end Solution Architecture across assigned programs, domains, capabilities, and cross-workstream initiatives
• Lead, coordinate, and mentor Solution Architects; establish consistent standards, patterns, practices, and quality expectations
• Partner with Business, Product, Fraud, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Security, Operations, Finance, Technology, and vendor stakeholders to understand objectives, constraints, obligations, and decision criteria

Company Benefits & Culture

• Strategic and hands-on environment
• Focus on modernization and simplification
• Objective and outcomes-oriented culture

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.