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The Role
Design and lead solution architecture for complex, multi-system web and cloud applications. Establish architecture vision, create solution options, guide stakeholders and development teams, perform technology evaluations and POCs, support vendor selection, and ensure adherence to architecture standards and roadmaps.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Solution Architect is responsible for architecting and designing comprehensive solutions that meet functional requirements in support of a given initiative. The Solution Architect plays a role in establishing architectural vision and direction, architects solutions, provides advice and guidance, monitors emerging technologies, and assists in software and service procurements.
Architecture Vision and Direction
Architecture Development
Advice & Guidance
Emerging Technology Monitoring
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred
USD 122,600.00 - 204,400.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $122,600.00 - $204,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
EOE, including disability/vets
Architecture Vision and Direction
- Contributes to the technology strategy by identifying, assessing and recommending external trends in technology, technology solutions and methodologies.
- Exercises solution design leadership on initiatives, driving alignment to target architecture and design standards.
- Facilitates architecture reviews, ensuring adherence to architectural standards, and consistency across organizational and design boundaries.
Architecture Development
- Creates solution options and solution architecture, adhering to architectural standards and the technology roadmap, and minimizing technical debt.
- Designs solutions that involve complex, multi-system integration, possibly across BUs or domains.
- Drives alignment between Enterprise Architecture, Technical Architecture and business needs.
- Participates in application rationalization and the development of application architecture roadmaps.
- Identifies applications and platforms impacted by the solution, the need for new platforms, and drives platform selection.
- Contributes to backlog of development team.
- Facilitates large groups of diverse stakeholders to obtain consensus on target solution.
Advice & Guidance
- Provides guidance and oversight, ensures the viability of proposed solutions and provides direction on the appropriate approach to the solution throughout the project.
- Communicates solution architecture to stakeholders and other technologists.
- Performs due diligence during potential mergers and acquisitions.
Emerging Technology Monitoring
- Evaluates emerging technologies and the evolution of current technologies to define a future vision roadmap for optimal application of technology to meet business needs.
- Conducts Proof of Concept for feasibility studies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar discipline and 6 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 18 years' experience in a related field.
- Experience with vendor selection processes and management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Minimum 6 years of working experience designing, developing, and delivering web application solutions
- Working experience architecting complex, multi-system solutions
- Working experience developing architecture principles and standards
- Experience with cloud resiliency concepts
- Experience with building cloud applications (Born in the cloud preferred)
- Experience with continuous improvement/deployment and DevOps
- Familiarity with Spec Driven Development and Agentic driven SDLC
Preferred
- AWS Solution Architect Certification
- Experience with use of APIs and other modern technologies to help build integrated distributed apps
- Familiarity with OAuth / single sign-on
- Experience with the use, deployment and ongoing maintenance of an Enterprise Architecture model using commercial modeling products
- Experience with Java SpringBoot platforms and architecture patterns
- Experience with Single Page Application frameworks and models
- Consulting experience
- Background in SAFE
USD 122,600.00 - 204,400.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $122,600.00 - $204,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
EOE, including disability/vets
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience (alternatives listed)
- Minimum 6 years' experience designing, developing, and delivering web application solutions
- Experience architecting complex, multi-system solutions and driving alignment to architectural standards
- Experience developing architecture principles and standards
- Experience with vendor selection processes and management throughout the project lifecycle
- Experience with cloud resiliency concepts and building cloud-native applications
- Experience with continuous improvement/deployment practices and DevOps
- Familiarity with Spec Driven Development and Agentic driven SDLC
- AWS Solution Architect Certification
- Experience with use of APIs and modern integration technologies
- Familiarity with OAuth / single sign-on
- Experience with Enterprise Architecture modeling products
- Experience with Java Spring Boot platforms and architecture patterns
- Experience with Single Page Application frameworks and models
- Consulting experience
- Background in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
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Cox Enterprises Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is presented as robust, with multiple plan options, in‑network preventive care covered in full, and added programs for telehealth, mental health, and chronic conditions. Materials also highlight ongoing enhancements and vendor partnerships that broaden access and support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building benefits are emphasized, including paid parental leave, fertility support via specialized partners, adoption assistance, lactation resources, and childcare discounts. Feedback suggests these offerings help employees navigate key life stages with practical support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a company‑matched 401(k) alongside financial coaching tools and student‑debt assistance. Feedback suggests the retirement match and savings resources are viewed as meaningful components of total compensation.
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The Company
What We Do
Cox Enterprises is a family-owned enterprise spanning 125+ years of innovation. Through our diverse network of businesses, our people are shaping the future with bold thinking, cutting-edge technology and an unwavering commitment to doing what’s right. Across a range of industries — including automotive, agriculture, cleantech, journalism and more — we’re building a better future for this generation and the next. Make your mark at Cox!
Why Work With Us
Founded in 1898, Cox Enterprises is a community of kind, grounded individuals who work together to drive positive change across vital industries. At Cox, employees experience meaningful work, great benefits, work-life balance and a supportive team environment, plus ample opportunities for career growth across our family of businesses.
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