Solutions Architect

Overview

Find a Better Way...

...to use your skills and experience.

This is the time to let your talent come to life. To maximize your knowledge and use it for the greater good. To work with the best professionals using state-of-the-art technology, and improve lives with your innovative ideas and ambitious dreams. Find a better way: the Sysmex Way.

...to improve the lives of others.

Headquartered in Kobe, Japan, Sysmex is located in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Renowned worldwide for the very finest in quality, innovative diagnostic equipment and information-management systems, we apply science to enhance the quality of life on a global scale. Our agile, resourceful team is committed to realizing critical breakthroughs in laboratory diagnostics, information technology, workflow analysis and life sciences for the clinical laboratory.

...to build a promising future. 

Responsibilities

We currently have a great opportunity available for a Solutions Architect.

The Sysmex Solutions Architect is responsible for the design and delivery of cloud and on-premise business solutions, working within the enterprise architecture roadmap and standards. This position is responsible for delivering solutions that realize the targeted business requirements and benefits.

The Solutions Architect works with stakeholders across Architecture, Development, Operations, Infrastructure, Information Security, and the business functions to meet Sysmex business and customer requirements and ensure successful delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Design, integrate, and test architecture frameworks for assigned solutions in support of the enterprise application and data roadmap.2. Contribute to architecture strategies (statements of position/direction, principles, reference architectures, etc.) and apply them in solution designs so they align to the company's business strategy.3. Participate in the research, evaluation, and integration of new solutions. Apply service-oriented architecture principles to meet roadmap, data integrity, and availability requirements.4. Perform issue resolution and triage, including determining scope, urgency, and potential impact. Make recommendations and drives solutions that enable expeditious remediation.5. Provide input to the policies, standards, and guidelines that direct the selection, development, implementation, and use of technology within the architecture roadmap.6. Transform business requirements into technical specifications and solution design documents that meet Sysmex documentation and compliance standards.7. Work in a cross-functional environment to recommend solutions that meet business strategy objectives.8. Develop specifications for business systems and services that meet business and customer requirements. Keep current on technology trends in the industry and across the platforms deployed at Sysmex.9. Present solution designs to the Architecture Review Board and incorporate its feedback to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and the architecture roadmap.10. Other duties as assigned.

Travel Percentage: 10%

Salary Range: The salary range for this role is $120K-$180K. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The total compensation package for this position also includes a choice of health care plan (medical, vision, and dental insurance), an annual incentive plan, car allowance, paid time off, parental leave, bereavement leave and a 401(K) for all eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or 7+ years of experience designing, developing, and testing enterprise software solutions. 3+ years of solution architecture experience preferred.

• 2+ years' experience in project oversight.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Experience designing solutions on cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and with integration and middleware technologies.

• Experience with enterprise data platforms and reporting and analytics environments.

• Experience working with application developers and agile delivery models.

• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and guide users and technicians through complex solutions.

• Excellent team player.

• Ability to prioritize and work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Ability to engage effectively with business stakeholders and end customers, including in demanding situations.

• Ability to work individually and effectively under pressure with constantly changing priorities and deadlines.

• Deadline and detail-oriented

Sysmex is proud to be an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.