Solution Architect - Common Data Model/Layer

Rockwell Automation • Milwaukee, WI

2d • 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. It designs and oversees complex technical solutions to address data infrastructure challenges, bridging stakeholder needs and technology capabilities by converting requirements into technical specifications and comprehensive solutions aligned with organizational objectives.

The architect defines technical standards, selects technologies, creates architectural blueprints, and guides development teams to ensure systems are secure, scalable, and cost-effective. The role also analyzes goals, documents architecture, checks adherence to designs, advises on relevant technologies, and helps build a holistic view and roadmap of application technology strategy and processes. It works closely with stakeholders, project managers, technical leaders, developers, partners, and other solution architects.

The position reports to the Technical Leader – CDM/CDL. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time. The role is hybrid, with employees expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office. This position is part of a job family; experience determines position level and compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
• 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 the enterprise.
• Desire for learning, investigation, and understanding, and ability to question solution partners across teams.
• Knowledge of architectural design frameworks, integration frameworks, and patterns.
• Familiarity with Azure PaaS SQL, Azure DevOps or GitHub Enterprise (Git), Terraform, and 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 to apply a technological framework across the team and maintain awareness of organizational best practices.
• Introduce and accelerate technologies and methodologies that support 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 design and consult during release planning.
• Seek out and embrace relevant perspectives when assessing a situation or making decisions.
• Define technical standards, select appropriate technologies, create architectural blueprints, and guide development teams.
• 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: Senior