Solution Architect

Duration: 10+ Months Location: IA-Des Moines, Hybrid 3-4 days onsite Overview: Every Turnberry consultant belongs to a practice, an internal group of consultants and leaders with shared experience and expertise. Each of these practices aligns to one of the core services Turnberry offers to clients. As a Solution Architect, you will join Turnberry's Digital Modernization practice, where technology and strategy combine to deliver exceptional digital experiences, empowering organizations to thrive in today's digital market. Responsibilities Architecture and Solution Intent:Define and evolve logical architecture and solution intent for one or more systems and their interactionsInfrastructure Architecture and Platform Alignment:Define the infrastructure capabilities, constraints, nonfunctional requirements, and risk treatments required to support solution intent across cloud, on-premises, network, compute, storage, runtime, identity, observability, resilience, backup, recovery, and continuity concernsUpstream Shaping and Feasibility:Engage in discovery, intake, portfolio, and product planning before investment decisions are committedArchitectural Decisions:Lead designated architectural decisions from framing through commitmentMake trade-offs explicit; identify decision owners and affected stakeholders; and document what was decided, why, where the decision applies, and the conditions that would cause reconsiderationAI and Agent Architecture:Determine when AI is appropriate and select architecture patterns consistent with intended use and riskStandards, Guardrails, and Reuse:Apply and evolve enterprise principles, standards, reference architectures, approved patterns, and regulatory obligationsLifecycle, Risk, and Technical Debt:Steward architectural integrity across introduction, change, operation, modernization, and retirementCross-Functional Partnership:Partner with product management, business owners, engineering, data, security, infrastructure, network, platform, operations, compliance, and other architectsEvidence and Continuous Improvement:Maintain architecture models, decision records, risks, assumptions, standards, and conformance evidence in governed systems of recordSystem Design and Architecture:Define and evolve the end-to-end architecture of one or more systemsDevelop and maintain architectural documentation (diagrams, patterns, decision records)Ensure systems are scalable, reliable, secure, and maintainableCross-Functional Collaboration:Collaborate with engineering teams to translate business needs into technical designsWork closely with infrastructure, security, and DevOps teams to ensure holistic architectureServe as the architectural point of contact for delivery teams and product ownersStandards and Governance:Align system architecture with enterprise architecture guidelines and principlesParticipate in architecture review boards and peer design reviewsEnsure adherence to technical standards and compliance requirementsLifecycle Ownership:Oversee the full system lifecycle from concept to decommissioningIdentify architectural risks and develop mitigation strategiesSupport technical debt management and system evolution planningDecision-Making and Documentation:Evaluate technology trade-offs and provide architectural guidance on key decisionsMaintain system-level decision logs and rationale for traceabilityAdvocate for sound architectural practices and long-term system healthOther duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or direct and applicable work experienceMinimum 7 years of experience of which could be any combination of the following: Security application experience including program controls, processes, security tools such as encryption at rest, encryption in transit, etc.Minimum 4 years of cloud architecture experience, including system integration, application development and system analysisProven experience designing and guiding complex technical systemsStrong understanding of software architecture principles and system integrationExperience collaborating across technical and non-technical teamsAbility to document and communicate architecture clearly and conciselyFamiliarity with lifecycle management of systems in a large enterpriseExpert knowledge of network protocols and enterprise network architecture and the ability to research, architect and drive complete technical solutions, consisting of multiple technologiesExperience securing workloadsExperience migrating to the public cloud (Amazon, Google, Microsoft)Experience managing cloud access security brokers (CASB), including single sign on, authorization, encryption, etc.Experience with SQL and NoSQL database systemsDemonstrated ability to be a self-starter who can lead others and focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve themFlexible and adaptable to changeExperience managing and understanding stakeholder issues, providing clear and concise communication and counseling to stakeholdersChange agent with the proven ability to influence others by using appropriate skills to guide individuals or groups to accomplish work, reach consensus or take actionExperience using strong business knowledge and perspective, synthesize complex information and develop theories to arrive at logical recommendationsAdept at viewing situations from the stakeholder’s perspective to better address their needs and expectationsAbility to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, business processes, work requirements, or culturesTravel required up to 5% Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)Knowledge of microservices, APIs, and event-driven architecturesExposure to architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, SAFe, Zachman)Experience in a regulated industry such as health insurance, healthcare, financial services, or governmentExperience with product operating models, Lean Portfolio Management, SAFe, or comparable enterprise planning and delivery approachesExperience with enterprise architecture modeling, architecture repositories, and governed architecture decision recordsExperience defining testable architectural guardrails, fitness functions, policy-as-code, or delivery-pipeline conformance checksExperience with AI, machine learning, retrieval-augmented solutions, or agent-based systems, including evaluation, monitoring, data governance, privacy, security, and human oversightDepth in one or more relevant domains, such as business architecture, data, security, integration or interoperability, application, cloud, platform, infrastructure, network, resilience, or a health-plan value streamRelevant architecture or domain certification The salary range for this role is $130,000 to $185,000 or the hourly equivalent. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Turnberry Solutions offers benefits such as a comprehensive healthcare package (medical, dental, vision), disability and group term life insurance, health and flexible spending accounts, a utilization bonus, 401(k) with match, flexible time off for salaried employees, parental leave for salaried employees, and flexible work arrangements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with Turnberry, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. At Turnberry, we are committed to creating a positive and connected work environment for all and are fully invested in and focused on hiring and growing a diverse team of high performers. We believe that uniqueness in ideas, experiences, and backgrounds make us a better Turnberry: Turnberry is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, family medical or genetic information, gender identity and expression, marital, military, or veteran status; national and ethnic origin; physical or mental disability; political affiliation; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; and any other protected characteristics. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Turnberry will provide reasonable accommodation with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please send an email to our Human Resources department at turnberryhr@turnberrysolutions.com.