Senior Solution Architect

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America's largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to join our Global Architecture team . This role is responsible for designing scalable, secure, and business-aligned technology solutions that support strategic initiatives across the global organization. The Senior Solution Architect will work closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, infrastructure teams, security, and application owners.

This position is ideal for a professional who combines strong technical depth with architectural thinking, stakeholder management, and the ability to guide delivery teams.

Role Details

• Title: Senior Solution Architect - Microsoft Hyper-V, Automation (Ansible, Python, Power Shell)
• Location: Open across USA / Mexico / Canada
• Team: Global Architecture
• Key responsibilities:
  • solution designs
  • architecture diagrams
  • integration patterns
  • environment considerations
  • non-functional requirements
  • technical decision records
  • enterprise architecture
  • infrastructure
  • cloud/platform teams
  • security
  • application development
  • vendors and partners
  • resilience
  • performance
  • supportability
  • compliance
  • cost efficiency
• Design end-to-end solution architectures for business and technology initiatives
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and supportable technical solutions
• Produce and maintain key architecture deliverables such as:
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, security policies, and operational requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including:
• Evaluate technologies, platforms and design options and provide clear recommendations
• Support project and program teams during planning, estimation, delivery and transition to operations
• Identify architecture risks, dependencies, constraints and mitigation plans early in the lifecycle
• Contribute to the development of reference architectures, reusable patterns and best practices
• Participate in architecture governance, design reviews and solution assurance activities
• Help ensure solutions are designed with appropriate consideration for:

Target Profile

We are looking for a senior-level architect with deep expertise in:

• Microsoft Hyper-V
• Virtualization architecture
• automation ( preferably Ansible, Python and PowerShell optional )
• Windows Server / clustering / virtualization / storage / networking

The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth in mentioned areas, can define standards and documentation, support modernization initiatives and collaborate effectively across international teams

Candidate Background

The ideal candidate should have:

• 5+ years of experience in IT, with at least 2+ years in a solution architecture, technical architecture, or senior technical design role
• Hands-on Hyper-V expertise
• Practical Ansible experience
• Enterprise or managed services background
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with cloud architecture on platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• Experience with integration patterns, APIs
• Relevant certifications in architecture, cloud, or security are an asset
• Ability to balance strategic design with practical delivery realities

Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by the ability to:

• Deliver high-quality solution designs that are clear, actionable and aligned to business goals
• Improve design consistency and reduce delivery risk through sound architecture practices
• Enable projects to move forward faster by providing practical, well-structured guidance
• Strengthen collaboration across engineering, security, and operations
• Support the creation of reusable standards and patterns across the Global Architecture function

Why Join the Team

Joining the Global Architecture team offers the opportunity to shape strategic technology decisions, influence enterprise-wide design standards and work across a broad range of initiatives with meaningful business impact

Why Syntax?

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!

Syntax is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.