Principal Solution Architect - Colorado Only

Principal Solution Architect

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Role Overview:

The Principal Solution Architect is responsible for designing and delivering scalable, modern IT solutions by translating business and technical requirements into actionable architecture designs. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and development teams to guide solution delivery and ensure alignment with enterprise standards. The Principal Solution Architect also contributes to architecture standards, patterns, and technology roadmaps. This role influences solution direction through leadership in design reviews and cross-functional collaboration. The position supports enterprise initiatives, including AI-enabled solutions, by establishing standards and governance.

A Sample of What You'll Do in this Role:

• Design and document high-level and detailed solution architectures including applications, integrations, APIs, and data flows.
• Partner with business stakeholders and product teams to translate requirements into actionable technical designs.
• Lead architecture walkthroughs and design reviews with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Guide development teams to ensure solutions meet standards for scalability, security, and integration.
• Support Agile delivery by collaborating on features and stories in Azure DevOps and JIRA.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture standards, patterns, and reference architecture.
• Assist in developing technology roadmaps and future-state architecture direction.
• Participate in AI Center of Excellence efforts to define standards and governance for AI-enabled solutions.

What You Bring to the Role:

• 10+ years of IT experience with 3+ years of experience specifically in solution architecture or IT architecture
• Experience designing and documenting end-to-end architecture solutions
• Experience with ERP and CRM platforms such as JD Edwards and Microsoft Dynamics
• Experience with integrations, APIs, and data architecture
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent experience

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• You are a strong collaborator who can influence without direct authority
• You can clearly communicate complex technical concepts to business and executive audiences
• You are highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• You have a hands-on, curious mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• You are detail-oriented and focused on delivering practical, usable solutions

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $132,700 - $185,930. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k).

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.