Vizient
Principal Solution Architect
Chicago, IL 60607 · Principal
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$9,193 more — $165,693 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $165,693 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves.
- Summary: In this role, you will serve as the senior architecture leader for the Advisory Engineering portfolio, translating complex business and client needs into secure, scalable, and modern technology strategies.
- You will provide technical leadership throughout solution delivery, establish reusable architecture patterns, evaluate technology investments, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and strategic direction.
Responsibilities
- Lead architecture strategy and technical direction across Advisory Engineering products, platforms, and strategic initiatives.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Data, Security, AI, and business leaders to align technology strategies with business objectives.
- Translate complex business and client needs into end-to-end architectures spanning applications, APIs, integrations, cloud services, data, security, and operational support.
- Establish reusable architecture patterns, reference designs, and technology standards that promote scalability, interoperability, security, and maintainability.
- Drive architecture assessments, modernization strategies, target-state designs, and technology roadmaps for legacy and emerging platforms.
- Evaluate build, buy, partner, and reuse options based on business value, scalability, cost, risk, sustainability, and enterprise alignment.
- Design secure, governed AI-enabled and data-driven solutions using approved enterprise cloud, data, and AI capabilities.
- Guide architecture reviews and resolve complex technical challenges throughout design, implementation, and operational transition.
- Influence enterprise technology direction by identifying emerging technologies, modernization opportunities, and reusable capabilities that support long-term growth.
- You will partner with Product, Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Data, Security, AI, and business leaders to guide architecture decisions, advance modernization initiatives, enable product innovation, and create long-term business value.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of relevant experience required.
- Experience leading architecture for enterprise applications, platforms, or complex technology portfolios.
- Experience designing cloud-native applications, APIs, integrations, distributed systems, data platforms, and enterprise software architectures.
- Experience designing secure, governed AI-enabled or data-driven solutions using modern cloud platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to influence architecture decisions across Product, Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Security, Data, AI, and business functions.
- Experience communicating architecture strategies, technical risks, and investment recommendations to executive leaders and clients.
- Experience developing modernization strategies and transitioning legacy applications while maintaining business continuity.
- Experience establishing architecture patterns, reference designs, governance practices, and strategic technology roadmaps.
- Experience evaluating third-party technologies and build, buy, partner, or reuse options using business, technical, cost, and risk considerations.
- Experience in healthcare, consulting, or another regulated industry preferred.
- Strong executive communication, facilitation, relationship management, problem-solving, mentoring, and technical leadership skills.
Nice to have
- Relevant degree preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure AI Foundry, Databricks, SaaS applications, enterprise integrations, or comparable technologies preferred.
- Relevant cloud, solution architecture, or enterprise architecture certifications preferred.
Compensation
- The current salary range for this role is $156,500.00 to $290,100.00.
- This position is also incentive eligible.
Benefits
- Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan!
Equal opportunity
- Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
- The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.
- Equal Opportunity Employer:
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