Senior IT Architect Jobs in Michigan
Senior IT Architect jobs in Michigan are in strong demand, with hiring concentrated in financial services, automotive technology, healthcare systems, and state government IT modernization projects at every level from mid-career through principal architect. Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids are the largest hiring metros, anchored by employers like Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford Health, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Cloud infrastructure, enterprise integration, and cybersecurity architecture are the most consistently sought specializations across Michigan listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
Job Description
Description:
Working under general direction of the Project Manager, Manager or the Director: Leads the overall architecture for the Genesys ecosystem and ensures the platform can support the required growth. The Architect is a key leader of a team that is accountable for production support (tier 2 & tier 3) 24X7 as well as new projects to upgrade and improve the application architecture, development and integration between Genesys and other systems to meet the organizational requirements and ensure sustained efficiency and performance. The ideal candidate will have experience using technical & business analytical skills to seek out, research and evaluate a variety of solutions to provide clients with high quality, efficient workflows that promote enterprise-wide standardization as well as meet various industry standards/functionalities. The ideal candidate will have experience in the contact center technology space, Genesys On-Prem and Cloud solutions and experience with designing, managing and optimizing the integration of contact center systems
with third party solutions.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science discipline or equivalent experience is required. Equivalent experience for this position is eight years of applicable Information Technology experience.
- 10 years experience in application development and maintenance of vendor-provided systems.
- 2 years experience in designing system/solution architecture in cloud or on-premise solutions, preferably both environments.
- 3-5 years experience in leading voice application systems or similar complex state of the art/leading edge vendor applications that are parameter/configuration driven (such as Epic, Salesforce).
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of Security Architecture, Design and Operations, LDAP, Active Directory, SAML, web protocols XML, SOAP, JSON, REST, cloud/virtualization technologies, such as OpenStack, Java and other development frameworks.
- Working experience with designing, managing, and optimizing the integrations with third party solutions and custom developed solutions-REST APIs, Web Service Integration and/or other API technologies.
- 2 years of systems integration experience with applications such as Genesys, Epic, Salesforce. Highly prefer applications experience with all three products (Genesys, Epic, Salesforce).
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose production issues and work with Genesys, Carrier, and other product/services vendors in order to resolve in expedited manner.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Able to develop and present complex material effectively to a variety of audiences-technical, non-technical, management and leadership (including in-house and vendor).
- Ability to apply leading practices for architecture design and translate them to use case-specific applications.
- Ability to foster and maintain strong customer relationship. Ability to apply business development and leadership skills. Strong technical writing abilities. Ability to acquire required training and certification within 6 months of hiring as defined for the Genesys Certified Professional & Genesys Certified Developer Roles. Highly prefer applications experience with all three of these products: Genesys, Epic, Salesforce.
- 3 years hands-on experience with complex, multichannel contact center systems including Genesys Engage (or comparable IVR application) with Contact Center Architecture, preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience as Genesys Engineer/Administrator monitoring and supporting Genesys framework, preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in the Contact Center technology space, preferred.
- Good understanding of the Genesys Platform and call routing connections with customers across multiple interactions with a given customer, across multiple media channels, preferred.
- Knowledge of SIP/RTP and TCP/IP protocols, with ability to run captures and review logs and troubleshoot problems, preferred.
- Expertise with overall Genesys Routing, Interaction Routing Designer and Universal Routing Server -GVP, Routing Developer, preferred.
- Experience with Genesys Composer and Genesys Orchestration Server, preferred.
- Proficiency working with various telecom carriers and cloud providers AWS and Azure cloud services, preferred.
- Experience with Genesys WWE, GA, GAX, Speechminer, Pulse, GCXI, GMS, WFM, preferred.
- Experience with Cloud network architecture &/or On Premise to Cloud migration, preferred. Previous supervisory experience, preferred.
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Automotive
- Medical Devices
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior IT architect jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
- Ten or more years of progressive IT experience with at least five in architecture roles
- Demonstrated expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience designing enterprise-scale systems in automotive, healthcare, or financial services industries
- Strong background in security frameworks, compliance standards, and Michigan-sector regulatory requirements
- Proficiency in architecture modeling tools and frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman
Senior IT Architect Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior it architect in Michigan?
Michigan does not require a state-issued license for senior it architects, so the path runs through education, experience, and certification. Most Michigan employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems, followed by several years progressing through developer, engineer, and solutions architect roles. Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Architect, or TOGAF carry real weight with Michigan hiring managers in automotive tech, healthcare IT, and financial services.
How much do senior IT architects make in Michigan?
Senior IT architects in Michigan earn a median of about $112,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $71,400 for the lowest 10% to over $167,960 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior it architects in Michigan?
Employers hiring senior it architects in Michigan right now include Henry Ford Health, Boston Consulting, and GENTHERM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's concentration of automotive, healthcare, and insurance headquarters means large, established organizations drive most of the volume rather than startups.
Which Michigan cities have the most senior it architect jobs?
Detroit, Troy, and Southfield account for the largest share of senior it architect openings in Michigan. Detroit and its suburbs dominate because of the automotive technology corridor and large financial and healthcare institutions headquartered in the region, while Ann Arbor's presence reflects the University of Michigan's health system and the city's growing tech sector.
Are there remote senior it architect jobs in Michigan?
Yes, and more than most fields. Architecture and strategy work is largely design- and communication-driven, which makes it well suited to remote arrangements. About 50% of senior it architect openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly Michigan employers have adopted flexible models for senior technical roles. Cloud architecture and enterprise planning positions tend to be the most remote-friendly.
How can I get hired as a senior it architect in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a senior developer, systems engineer, or infrastructure engineer role into an associate or junior architect position. Large Michigan employers in healthcare and automotive IT, including major health systems and Tier 1 auto suppliers, regularly hire engineers into solutions architect associate programs where they work under principal architects. Earning a cloud certification before applying and building a portfolio of system-design documents gives candidates a concrete edge over others at the same experience level.
Where can I find and apply to senior it architect jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to senior it architect jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly through the listings.
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