Solution Architect - Common Data Model/Layer

Rockwell Automation • Mayfield Heights, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Solution Architect for its Enterprise Data Architecture. The role translates organizational needs into architecture solutions through the design, creation, deployment, and support of enterprise-wide data architecture. The architect designs and oversees complex technical solutions for data infrastructure, translating stakeholder requirements into technical specifications and comprehensive solutions that align with organizational objectives. This includes defining technical standards, selecting technologies, creating architectural blueprints, and guiding development teams toward secure, scalable, and cost-effective systems.

The Solution Architect analyzes goals and requirements, designs integrated solutions, documents architecture, ensures adherence to designs, and advises on relevant technologies. The role helps develop a holistic view and roadmap for application technology strategy and processes, working with stakeholders, project managers, technical leaders, developers, and other solution architects. The position reports to the Technical Leader – CDM/CDL.

This is a hybrid role. Employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available for this opening.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Deep understanding of software development, cloud computing (including AI, AWS, and Azure), networking, and security.

Nice To Haves

• Typically 5+ years of relevant architectural experience.
• Degree in computer science, management information systems, or a related field.
• Experience building strategic technology plans and roadmaps.
• Experience developing strategies for data acquisition, archive recovery, and database implementation.
• Experience designing cloud-based solutions.
• Experience designing data models and defining the structure, attributes, and nomenclature of data elements.
• Experience ensuring data systems meet company and privacy requirements.
• Experience maintaining data architecture standards across an enterprise.
• Desire for learning, investigation, and understanding, and ability to question solution partners across teams.
• Knowledge of architectural design frameworks, integration frameworks, and patterns.
• Knowledge of Azure PaaS SQL.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub Enterprise (Git) source control.
• Experience with infrastructure tools such as Terraform.
• Knowledge of operating systems such as Windows.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders and technology subject-matter experts to elicit requirements and translate them into technological solutions.
• Evaluate complex scenarios and determine the best technical approach.
• Develop guidelines that apply a technological framework across the team and maintain awareness of organizational best practices.
• Introduce and accelerate technologies and methodologies supporting digital composable infrastructure.
• Work with multiple partners and influence project decisions.
• Collaborate with other solution architects to provide secure, scalable architectural solutions.
• Provide cross-product and cross-technology expertise to capability teams.
• Support the design and modeling of tactical architectures for projects.
• Support the design and management of reference architecture.
• Contribute to and evaluate solution designs and consult during release planning.
• Seek out and embrace relevant perspectives when assessing situations or making decisions.
• Design and oversee implementation of enterprise data architecture solutions, including defining technical standards, selecting technologies, creating architectural blueprints, and guiding development teams.
• Analyze goals and requirements, design integrated solutions, document architecture, ensure adherence to designs, and advise on relevant technologies.
• Help develop a holistic view and roadmap of application technology strategy and processes.

Benefits

• Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Parental and caregiver leave.
• Flexible work schedule coordinated with the manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level