IT Solution Architect

Job DescriptionJob Description IT Solution Architect|$150,000 - 165,000+10% bonus|FullTime OnSite, Direct Hire Location: Houston area,TX What Matters Most • Strategic ownership of enterprisewide solution design and architecture • Competitive base pay of$165Kplus a 10% performance bonus • Handson leadership in cloud and hybridcloud integration initiatives • Opportunity to influence roadmap, standards, and best practices across IT • Close collaboration with business and technology leaders to drive efficiency Job Description We’re seeking an IT Solution Architect to design, recommend, and implement robust technology solutions that support our retail supply chain and business operations. You’ll work endtoend—from conceptual models through to physical deployment—ensuring adherence to enterprise architecture frameworks. This role requires deep technical acumen, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to balance innovation with security and total cost of ownership. Responsibilities: • Identify, evaluate, and recommend solutions, upgrades, or retirements based on productivity, usability, and TCO • Develop N+1 conceptual, logical, and physical views; create artifacts for endtoend architecture documentation • Partner with business and IT SMEs to refine requirements, focusing on servicelevel criteria and data integration patterns • Lead solution design reviews and articulate architectural decisions to business leaders and technical teams • Contribute to enterprisewide guidelines, standards, and principles, and drive continuous improvement Qualifications and Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience •10+ years in IT management or solutions architecture roles; retail experience (2–3 years) • Handson experience with cloud & hybridcloud design, data integration patterns/tools, and SOA/Microservices • Familiarity with TOGAF, Zachman, vendor management integrations, and enterprise supplychain systems • Strong understanding of network/security considerations for data flow, TCO modeling, and optimization algorithms • Excellent communication, consensusbuilding, and problemsolving skills in fastpaced environments Benefits and Perks: • Base pay of$150,000 - 165,000+10% bonus • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance • Paid holidays and generous paid time off • 401(k) plan with employer match • Professional development and certification support Your New Organization: Join a dynamic retail technology team in the Houston area, where innovation and operational excellence drive our supplychain success. You’ll collaborate with crossfunctional partners in a culture that values forward thinking, agile delivery, and continuous learning. Your Career Partner: The Reserves Network, a veteranfounded and familyowned firm, specializes in connecting top talent with exceptional opportunities. We guide you through every step of the hiring process and support your longterm career growth. As an equalopportunity employer, we foster a culture of respect, , and integrity. The base pay range for this position is $150,000 - 165,000+10% bonus, excluding benefits. Final compensation will reflect your skills, experience, and internal equity considerations.

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