Solutions Architect
Hybrid Role – Chicago, IL (2 to 3 days per week onsite)
**We are not offering visa sponsorship or C2C for this position due to resource requirements
Who We Are
RL Canning is a global IT managed services and consultancy firm committed to enhancing the digital workplace by driving value through technology and operational excellence. Our comprehensive service portfolio, supported by an ecosystem of digital innovators, delivers industry-leading solutions tailored to each customer's unique needs. We focus on achieving better, faster results aligned with long-term strategic goals.
Job Overview
RL Canning is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to partner with business leaders, technical teams, and application SMEs to design modern, scalable application solutions that advance the health system’s strategic goals. This role focuses on defining application architecture standards, guiding solution design, and ensuring application ecosystems evolve from current-state environments to optimized, future-state platforms. The Application Architect ensures that applications are integrated, secure, compliant, and aligned with business and clinical operations within a modern digital health environment.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually, W2, along with a comprehensive benefits package detailed in the “Benefits Offered” section of the job description. The salary wage offered within this range will be influenced by factors such as work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, your recruiter will provide more specific information about the salary range, considering these factors. Compensation and benefits remain in the Company's sole discretion and may be modified at the Company’s absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law, until they are paid.
In this role, you will
- Evaluate new projects and initiatives to ensure alignment with application architecture standards, define technology requirements, estimate HIS involvement, and outline high-level solution designs.
- Govern application design and delivery by monitoring IT projects and ensuring adherence to architecture principles, patterns, and standards.
- Develop and maintain application architecture frameworks that span data, integration, security, infrastructure, and user experience.
- Incorporate risk management and compliance considerations into application design and governance processes.
- Oversee application lifecycle management, versioning, standardization, and modernization efforts to support system scalability and long-term maintainability.
- Mentor developers, analysts, and technical teams to promote architectural best practices and enable consistent adoption of application design principles.
- Create and maintain application architecture diagrams, solution blueprints, interface maps, and roadmaps to guide implementation teams.
- Serve as an internal consulting partner for IT service delivery teams, providing application architecture expertise and solutioning support.
- Define and evolve application architecture strategies that align technology platforms with organizational and clinical objectives.
- Assess emerging technologies, trends, and application patterns to determine their relevance and value to the organization.
- Collaborate with IT and business leaders to ensure solutions are interoperable, secure, scalable, and aligned with established standards.
- Develop tools and processes to map applications to business capabilities, ensuring that investments support organizational priorities.
- Establish feedback loops with delivery teams and business partners to continuously refine application strategies, platforms, and solution designs.
- Communicate the value of application architecture and its contribution to improved IT outcomes and business performance.
- Perform additional tasks as needed to support organizational and project objectives
For this role, you will need
- 8+ years of experience designing, developing, or supporting enterprise application solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree or degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Experience in architecting or developing applications within a large healthcare system is preferred.
- Hands-on experience designing solutions using public cloud services (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Experience managing or contributing to technology projects, including solution planning and implementation.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support client engagements and organizational responsibilities.
Why Join Us
Cutting-Edge Innovation & Technology: Unlock the opportunity to be a vital part of a cutting-edge environment where innovation is not just encouraged but is a way of life. You'll have the chance to work with the latest technologies, contribute to ground-breaking projects, and stay at the forefront of advancements in the IT industry.
Professional and Personal Growth: We are dedicated to investing in our team’s growth and success. By providing the tools, resources, and support needed to enhance skills and stay ahead of industry trends, we empower our team members to unlock new opportunities for advancement. We believe that fostering individual growth strengthens careers and drives the collective success of our company.
Collaborative & Inclusive Culture: Be part of a team where collaboration drives success. Our inclusive culture celebrates diverse perspectives and ensures every voice is heard, creating an environment where innovation and teamwork flourish. You’ll collaborate with skilled professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, exchanging ideas, tackling challenges, and crafting solutions that make a real impact. Together, we build a stronger, more dynamic workplace where collective problem-solving is at the heart of everything we do.
Empowering Work Environment: Discover the opportunity to be an integral part of a team where your ideas are not only heard but celebrated, and your contributions have a direct impact. In this role, you’ll experience a sense of purpose as your work drives meaningful results for our projects and clients. We prioritize your growth and ensure that your potential is recognized, fostering an environment where your efforts lead to both personal fulfillment and collective success.
Benefits Offered
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
** RL Canning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws
