Solutions Architect

Job overview

The Solutions Architect role is listed in Chicago, IL, and is open to Chicagoland residents; the posting describes a hybrid work environment for in-person collaboration and sprint-planning days. Compensation is not specified. Codal is a web design and development consultancy delivering digital solutions, including application modernization, e-commerce, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. The architect translates client goals into practical end-to-end technical designs and guides teams from discovery through implementation and post-launch support. The role helps clients make informed technology decisions while supporting solutions that are buildable, maintainable, and aligned with business needs.

What you'll do

• Assess client technology landscapes
• design and document end-to-end architectures across applications, data, AI/ML, and DevOps
• present recommendations to client stakeholders
• support discovery and pre-sales
• maintain architecture decision records
• guide implementation through prototyping, code review, and technical problem-solving
• evaluate tools and platforms
• align architecture with cloud, CI/CD, and data platforms
• mentor engineers
• support planning, estimation, and risk management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

solutions architect

chicago il

chicagoland residents

codal

hybrid work

software architecture

cloud

ai/ml

devops

client consulting

technical design

no visa sponsorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical coverage for employees and dependents, maternity/paternity leave, 4% employer 401(k) match, professional development, and a hybrid work environment.

Why this role

Open to Chicagoland residents; the posting states that visa sponsorship is not available.

About the employer

Codal is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.