About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $15 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.
• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.

Job Summary

The IT Solutions Architect provides technical guidance for data migration, developing architecture blueprints and leading transformation solutions aligned with business objectives. This role involves analyzing business processes, recommending improvements, and overseeing hardware and software evaluations while maintaining a current portfolio of solutions. The IT Solutions Architect must demonstrate strong technical expertise, strategic implementation, and communication skills to ensure successful project outcomes and support organizational growth.

Role Description

• Define end-to-end architecture for M365/Power Platform, Azure IaaS/PaaS, and SaaS applications.
• Lead transformation solutions that align with business objectives and best practices.
• Engage with various organizational levels to gather insights and understand the environment.
• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements based on industry trends and knowledge.
• Develop cross-functional strategies and solutions that translate business objectives into phased solutions.
• Oversee the evaluation and selection of hardware and software standards.
• Provide technology and architecture recommendations based on business relevance and deployment timing.
• Maintain and update the portfolio, retiring legacy solutions and technologies.
• Stay current with new technologies and frameworks, recommending new partners or solution components.

Behaviors and Competencies

Technical Expertise: Can demonstrate a high level of technical expertise in a specified area and can serve as a resource for others.

Business Acumen: Can develop and execute business plans to drive growth and profitability.

Data Analysis: Can integrate data from various sources, design and implement robust data analysis processes, and drive the strategic use of data across the organization.

Analytical Thinking: Can use advanced analytical techniques to solve complex problems, draw insights, and communicate the solutions effectively.

Problem-Solving: Can proactively identify and take ownership of complex problem-solving initiatives, initiate preventative measures, collaborate with others to find solutions, and drive successful outcomes.

Communication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information to diverse audiences, facilitate effective communication between others, and mentor others in effective communication.

Organization: Can oversee complex projects with multiple moving parts, ensure team alignment with organizational systems, and adapt to changing priorities.

Project and Goal Focus: Can create new strategies or visions to enhance project focus and goal achievement.

Strategic Implementation: Can take ownership of complex strategic initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure successful implementation and outcome.

Productivity: Can take ownership of complex productivity initiatives, collaborate with others to optimize workflows, and drive successful outcomes.

Skill Level Requirements

• Deep and demonstrable understanding of cloud platforms, their core services. Ability to define end-to-end architecture for M365/Power Platform, Azure PaaS, SaaS and IaaS applications.
• Significant experience architecting and implementing infrastructure solutions with a strong emphasis on scalability, reliability, and security.
• Core Development Skills: Python, SQL, JSON, REST API, Power BI, Power Platform, GitHub (including Actions), Jenkins, Jira, Confluence.
• Proficiency in ensuring API scalability, reliability, availability, security, and governance.
• Skilled in using diagramming tools like Visio and LucidChart.
• Ability to recommend solutions, draft technical specifications, and present effectively to collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, combined with self-motivation and a commitment to quality and success.
• Capability to convert goals and strategies into effective business solutions.

Other Requirements

• Completed Bachelor's Degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or relevant work experience is required.
• 10+ years of experience in solutions architecture or software engineering.
• 5+ years of experience with application development and modernization.
• Onsite

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $130,000 - $200,000. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status