$180000 - $190000 A global industrial technology organization is seeking a full-time Solution Architect to support enterprise application modernization and technology transformation initiatives. This hybrid opportunity is available near either Downers Grove, Illinois or Willingboro, New Jersey and focuses on cloud architecture, distributed systems, application integration, and modern software design principles. The environment leverages Microsoft technologies, Azure cloud services, microservices, and event-driven architecture patterns. This position offers significant influence over the future direction of the company's technology landscape. The organization is pursuing multiple modernization initiatives simultaneously and is looking for an architect who enjoys partnering directly with engineering teams to bring solutions from concept through implementation. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with excellent communication skills and a practical approach to architecture. Required Skills & Experience 7+ years of software engineering or architecture experience Solution Architecture experience Cloud architecture expertise Azure experience Application integration experience Microservices architecture knowledge Strong documentation and communication skills Experience working with engineering organizations Desired Skills & Experience Enterprise architecture experience Event-driven architecture .NET development background Application modernization projects API strategy and integration expertise Manufacturing or distribution industry experience Domain-driven design Technical leadership experience What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 40% Cloud & Azure Architecture 30% Application & Integration Architecture 20% Modernization Initiatives 10% Technical Governance & Documentation Daily Responsibilities 30% Hands On Technical Work 10% Management Duties 60% Team Collaboration The Offer Bonus eligible You will receive the following benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Vacation Time Stock Options Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. #LI-EM1 Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.