Solutions Architecture Associate Director

RSM • Chicago, IL

21h

About The Position

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. Solutions Architecture Manager The Solutions Architecture Manager is a highly proficient, hands-on solution architect for RSM custom solutions. This role owns end-to-end microservice and API architecture for assigned solutions, defines Domain-Driven Design boundaries and event-driven patterns on Azure Service Bus, and sets engineering standards across React frontend and .NET/Python backend teams. The role operates with growing autonomy across the custom solutions estate and represents designs in architecture reviews.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering or architecture experience, with at least 4 years in a solution architect role on complex, multi-service platforms.
• Expert-level proficiency in designing microservices architectures and RESTful / GraphQL APIs.
• Deep hands-on experience with React (frontend architecture) and .NET and/or Python (backend services).
• Strong experience with Azure cloud services, including Azure Service Bus, Azure API Management, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure DevOps.
• Advanced understanding of Domain-Driven Design, CQRS, Event Sourcing, and distributed systems patterns.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes), and DevSecOps practices.
• Working knowledge of OpenID Connect / OAuth 2.0 and fine-grained authorization in multi-tenant SaaS environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience presenting designs to senior technology stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Professional services or B2B SaaS product experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Translate business and product requirements into end-to-end solution designs for RSM custom solutions spanning multiple frontend and backend services.
• Design microservice and API architectures for custom-built solutions; define service boundaries using Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles.
• Architect event-driven integration patterns using Azure Service Bus; define message schemas, topic/subscription models, and error-handling strategies.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices across frontend (React) and backend (.NET / Python) teams.
• Ensure non-functional requirements (security, scalability, resiliency, observability) are embedded into all solution designs.
• Lead architecture and design reviews for new features, technical initiatives, and third-party integrations within assigned solutions.
• Produce and maintain architecture decision records (ADRs), high-level design (HLD) documents, and API specifications (OpenAPI/Swagger).
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and engineering leads to shape technical roadmaps.
• Provide technical mentorship to senior engineers and conduct design and code reviews.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation package
• Flexibility in your schedule

What This Job Offers

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