Senior Solution Architect
United States
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Job Description
Senior Solution Architect
Chicago, Illinois

Job Summary

We are looking for passionate Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) to join our cluster. As an FDE, you’ll be embedded directly with customers, solving complex problems by building and deploying production-grade solutions. This is a unique opportunity to combine software engineering expertise with customer-facing impact.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with client stakeholders to understand workflows, pain points, and opportunities.
  • Design, build, and deploy scalable solutions using modern technologies.
  • Own the full deployment lifecycle — from discovery and architecture to rollout and adoption.
  • Collaborate with product teams to surface insights and influence roadmap decisions.
  • Train and enable customer teams to maximize long-term success.

Requirements

  • Strong programming skills (Python, Java, or equivalent).
  • Experience with APIs, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and distributed systems.
  • Familiarity with data engineering, pipelines, or AI/ML systems is a plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in ambiguous environments.
  • Strong communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • 2–6 years of professional experience in software engineering, consulting, or deployment roles.

Why Join Us

  • Work on mission-critical projects with direct customer impact.
  • Be part of a fast-growing cluster with opportunities to lead and mentor.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in AI, cloud, and data engineering.
  • Collaborative, high-energy environment with a focus on innovation.

Key Responsibilities

1. To assess the domain IT landscape assessment and Application portfolio optimization for gap analysis
2. Creation of solution and architectural views (logical| conceptual| development| execution| infrastructure & operations architecture)
3. To collaborate with business and technical stakeholders, including leaders, project managers, and development teams, to understand and prioritize requirements while defining the architecture.
4. To ensure knowledge up-gradation and work with new and emerging products/technologies
5. To drive innovation by exploring and recommending new solutions within the organization.
6. To contribute towards white/technical papers and knowledge base

Skill Requirements

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Other Requirements

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Maximum Salary (US):  263000
Minimum Salary (US):  155000
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Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 227,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7 billion. 

 

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.