IT Solutions Architect

Baker Construction • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.
SummaryThe IT Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, documenting, and guiding the implementation of scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology solutions that meet business needs. S/he bridges business requirements and technical execution, ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and long-term IT strategy.Roles and Responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Over five years of progressive experience in IT systems design, development, and architecture
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles
• Experience designing solutions across multiple domains (applications, integrations, data, infrastructure)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Familiarity with APIs, microservices, and integration patterns
• Experience with ITSM best practices (ITIL, COBIT, ISO/IEC 20000)
• Must be able to travel to user sites by automobile or airplane to implement solutions, gather requirements, conduct, or attend training classes, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP systems, enterprise platforms, or large-scale business applications
• Background in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements
• Architecture certifications (e.g. TOGAF, Azure/AWS Solutions Architect)
• Experience in Agile and/or hybrid project environments

Responsibilities

• Analyzes business requirements and translate them into technical solution designs
• Designs end-to-end architecture across applications, data, integrations, and infrastructures
• Defines solution blueprints, architecture diagrams, and technical specifications
• Collaborates with business stakeholders, developers, infrastructure teams, and vendors
• Guides development teams during implementation and resolves architectural issues
• Participates in system integration, data migration, and cloud adoption initiatives
• Conducts technical reviews and provide recommendations for continuous improvement
• Ensures solutions comply with security, performance, scalability, and compliance standards
• Supports project planning, estimation, and risk assessment from a technical perspective
• Evaluates and selects appropriate technologies, platforms, and vendors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees