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Solution Architect (P4643)

84.51°
Location
Cincinnati, OH; Chicago, IL
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7 or more years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, platform engineering, solution architecture, or a related technical role.
  • 3 or more years of experience in a technical leadership, architecture, staff engineer, principal engineer, or solution design role.
  • Experience designing distributed systems, APIs, data platforms, or cloud applications.
  • Strong understanding of architecture patterns such as microservices, API first design, event driven architecture, domain driven design, and evolutionary architecture.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, and modern data platform patterns.
What the job really is

The Solutions Architect at 84.51° will design and deliver technical foundations for AI-enabled products within the Kroger Precision Marketing portfolio. This role involves collaborating with various teams to translate complex data and product needs into scalable solutions, creating architecture patterns, and building prototypes to validate concepts. The position requires a balance of architectural design and hands-on execution to facilitate the development of client-facing capabilities and internal tools.

Benefits
  • Health: Medical with competitive plan designs and support for self-care, wellness and mental health. Dental with in-network and out-of-network benefit. Vision with in-network and out-of-network benefit.
  • Wealth: 401(k) with Roth option and matching contribution. Health Savings Account with matching contribution (requires participation in qualifying medical plan). AD&D and supplemental insurance options.
  • Happiness: Paid time off including 5 weeks of vacation time, 7 health and wellness days, 3 floating holidays, and 6 company-paid holidays per year. Paid leave for maternity, paternity and family care instances.
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility, as the role follows a 5-day in-office work schedule.
  • Salary range provided is broad and may vary based on multiple factors, including geographic location and experience.
  • The role involves both architecture and execution, which may appeal to candidates who enjoy hands-on work but could be demanding for those preferring strictly architectural roles.
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Career value5/5
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