Solution Architect - Senior

Cummins • Indianapolis, IN

10d

About The Position

Cummins is seeking a Senior Solution Architect for its Corporate Systems/Information Technology organization in Columbus, Indiana. The role designs scalable and reliable system architectures, defines system components and interfaces, and recommends optimized technical solutions aligned with business and technology requirements. It champions enterprise architecture standards and develops global reference architectures that encourage consistency, standardization, and reusable technology across teams and regions.

The architect influences solution development by translating technical strategy into practical business-focused solutions and partnering with business stakeholders, customers, and technical teams. The role also evaluates emerging technologies and tools, leads pilots and proofs of concept, and assesses infrastructure capacity and future technology needs to support business growth and long-term objectives.

Requirements

• College, university, or equivalent degree in a relevant technical discipline, or relevant equivalent experience.
• At least 6 years of experience in solution or system architecture in large, complex organizations.
• Demonstrated architecture and design experience.
• Strong knowledge of modern architectural patterns, cloud platforms, and integration technologies.
• At least 10 years of total professional experience in software development, application engineering, or related technical roles.
• Prior hands-on experience as a Software Developer and/or Technical Lead.
• Experience with complex application solution design using technologies such as Java, Angular, Kubernetes, .NET, or PHP.
• Experience with architecture development frameworks and methodologies for designing enterprise system landscapes and interactions, using technologies such as Mulesoft, Azure APIM, and Azure Data Factory.
• Deep knowledge of DevSecOps tools and areas, including GitHub Actions, Copado, SonarQube, and Veracode.
• The position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, reliable system architectures by defining component structures, allocating functionality, and establishing effective interfaces between systems and applications.
• Evaluate design options and conduct cost-benefit analyses to recommend technical solutions aligned with business and technology requirements.
• Champion enterprise architecture standards, approved technology stacks, design patterns, and best practices.
• Create and maintain global reference architectures that promote consistency, standardization, and reusable technology building blocks.
• Drive architectural improvements and translate technical strategy into practical, business-focused technology solutions.
• Build partnerships with business stakeholders, customers, and technical teams to deliver innovative solutions that maximize business value and user adoption.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, software trends, and tools, and lead pilot programs and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Assess infrastructure capacity and future technology needs and provide strategic recommendations supporting growth, performance, and long-term business objectives.
• Balance stakeholder needs, collaborate with others, communicate effectively, make timely decisions, persuade stakeholders, and translate future possibilities into strategies.
• Apply Cummins' structured change-management process and tools to engage individuals and organizations and achieve and sustain business outcomes.
• Define architecture deliverables, artifacts, and building blocks using architecture principles, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Create solution designs with instrumentation and measurement, using industry standards and tools, version control, and build and test automation to meet business, technical, security, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Analyze system components and their interactions to assess whether they holistically meet business, technical, security, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Create solution designs and patterns using the Cummins Technical Reference Model (CTRM), CLEAN standards, and existing reference patterns.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize project issues and risks; drive actions to minimize, monitor, and control them.
• Recognize and value differing perspectives and cultures.

What This Job Offers

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