Senior Solutions Architect

Senior Solutions ArchitectLocation: Chicago, IL (Onsite)Full TimeJob DescriptionMust Have Technical/Functional SkillsFront-end: Angular (or similar modern frameworks)Back-end: .NET / C# APIs and servicesDatabricks and data engineering, including Spark, Delta Lake, and pipeline developmentAI-enabled solutions, including RAG architectures and LLM integrationMicrosoft AzureRoles & Responsibilities• Design and deliver end-to-end solution architectures spanning front-end (Angular), back-end (.NET), data platforms (Databricks), APIs, and cloud infrastructure (Azure)• Act as a hands-on architect, contributing code, prototypes, and reference implementations across application, data, and AI layers• Architect and implement modern full-stack applications, ensuring seamless integration between UI, services, and data platforms• Lead the design of data and analytics solutions using Databricks, including data pipelines, lakehouse architecture, and integration with application services• Design and integrate AI-enabled solutions, including:o Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patternso Databricks Genie and conversational data interfaceso Secure and scalable LLM integration into applications• Collaborate with engineering teams to build reusable frameworks, shared services, and integration patterns across front-end, back-end, and data layers• Partner with Product, Engineering, CloudOps, and Security teams to ensure security, reliability, and governance are embedded into all solutions• Lead architecture and design sessions, providing clear technical direction and influencing decisions across stakeholders• Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements including performance, scalability, cost optimization, security, and compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2)• Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, automated testing, and observability• Mentor team members and promote engineering excellence and best practices across the organizationEnsure all solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, data governance policies, and CISO directives