Senior Solution Architect

syntax • Durham, NC

1d • Remote

About The Position

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to join our Global Architecture team. This role is responsible for designing scalable, secure, and business-aligned technology solutions that support strategic initiatives across the global organization. The Senior Solution Architect will work closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, infrastructure teams, security, and application owners.
This position is ideal for a professional who combines strong technical depth with architectural thinking, stakeholder management, and the ability to guide delivery teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in IT, with at least 2+ years in a solution architecture, technical architecture, or senior technical design role
• Hands-on Hyper-V expertise
• Practical Ansible experience
• Enterprise or managed services background
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with cloud architecture on platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• Experience with integration patterns, APIs
• Ability to balance strategic design with practical delivery realities

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications in architecture, cloud, or security are an asset
• Automation (preferably Ansible, Python and PowerShell optional)
• Windows Server / clustering / virtualization / storage / networking

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solution architectures for business and technology initiatives
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and supportable technical solutions
• Produce and maintain key architecture deliverables such as: solution designs, architecture diagrams, integration patterns, environment considerations, non-functional requirements, technical decision records
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, security policies, and operational requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including: enterprise architecture, infrastructure, cloud/platform teams, security, application development, vendors and partners
• Evaluate technologies, platforms and design options and provide clear recommendations
• Support project and program teams during planning, estimation, delivery and transition to operations
• Identify architecture risks, dependencies, constraints and mitigation plans early in the lifecycle
• Contribute to the development of reference architectures, reusable patterns and best practices
• Participate in architecture governance, design reviews and solution assurance activities
• Help ensure solutions are designed with appropriate consideration for: resilience, performance, supportability, compliance, cost efficiency

Benefits

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed