Solution Architect - Fulfillment Integrations

Description Remote The Solution Architect will serve as the primary technical liaison between our client and its grocery retail partners, leading the design and delivery of enterprise integration solutions that connect external retailer systems with their Fulfillment Network. This role is responsible for translating business and technical requirements into scalable integration architectures and guiding projects through discovery, design, implementation, launch, and post-launch support. Working closely with Product, Engineering, and external partner teams, the Solution Architect will drive technical discovery sessions, define solution designs, create architecture artifacts, and ensure successful delivery of system-to-system integrations. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in API-based integrations with strong client-facing communication skills and the ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $97.00 to $107.00/hr. w2 JN -102026-108918 Responsibilities Lead technical discovery and requirements gathering sessions with external partners and internal stakeholders. Design end-to-end integration architectures between client platforms and external retailer systems. Create and maintain solution design documents, architecture diagrams, workflow models, technical specifications, and implementation artifacts. Serve as the primary technical representative throughout the integration lifecycle, from scoping and design through implementation and launch. Partner closely with Product Management and Engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams responsible for implementation. Review integration designs, data flows, APIs, and system interactions to ensure alignment with architectural standards and business objectives. Conduct technical presentations, solution walkthroughs, and design reviews with both internal and external stakeholders. Support testing, deployment, launch readiness, and post-launch stabilization activities before transitioning projects to operational support teams. Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful project execution. Experience Requirements ~5+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Integration Architecture, Solutions Engineering, or a similar customer-facing technical role. ~ Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise API integrations between internal and external systems. ~ Strong understanding of REST APIs, system integrations, data flows, and distributed application architectures. ~ Experience leading technical discovery, requirements gathering, and solution design workshops with clients or external partners. ~ Ability to read, understand, and discuss application code and technical implementations with engineering teams. ~ Strong experience developing technical design documentation, architecture diagrams, process flows, and solution artifacts. ~ Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. ~ Experience partnering with Product Management, Engineering, and external customers in complex technology environments. ~ Experience supporting fulfillment, logistics, supply chain, eCommerce, retail technology, or marketplace platforms. ~ Background designing integrations in high-volume, customer-facing environments. ~ Experience working with grocery, retail, fulfillment, or third-party logistics ecosystems. ~ Familiarity with Ruby, Python, Java, or other modern backend technologies. ~ Experience creating solution diagrams using tools such as Lucidchart, Visio, Miro, or similar platforms. Education Requirements