Senior Solution Architect Jobs in Chicago, IL

Location: Chicago
Other locations: Anywhere in Country
Salary: Competitive
Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job description

Requisition ID: 1728218
Location: Anywhere in Country

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by changing technologies, advanced analytics and the need for better insight. EY is helping businesses realize the value they can gain from their IT investments. We deliver exceptional client service — providing advice on how technology, finance process efficiency and enterprise intelligence contribute to performance improvement, as well as how IT can act as a multiplying effect during major program transformations.

The opportunity

Our EPM team helps apply cutting-edge technology and techniques to bring solutions to our clients. You will help our clients navigate the complex world of Enterprise Performance Management through detailed process design and implementation support. Our Advisory Seniors specialize in serving EY clients by guiding them through complex systems of forecasting, planning, budgeting and the integration with analytical and reporting solutions.

We’ll look to you to provide our clients with a unique business perspective on how these processes can transform and improve their entire organization – starting with key business issues they face. This is an expanding area of our practice with high growth and plenty of opportunities to enhance the skillsets of individuals looking to build a career.

As a Senior Solution Architect, you will be the linchpin in translating business requirements into technical realities. Your expertise will shape the architecture of solutions to align with business goals, making a significant impact on our project delivery. You'll find yourself evaluating solution architectures, coordinating junior colleagues, and interacting with clients daily, possibly leading client workstreams.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you will be at the forefront of bridging business and technology, with responsibilities including:

• Translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Assessing the impact of technical decisions on business outcomes
• Contributing to project delivery and tracking status
• Engaging with clients and leading workstreams as needed
• Supporting sales activities and maintaining engagement economics

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical proficiency and business acumen, including:

• User feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
• Cultivating and managing business development opportunities. Developing and maintaining long-term client relationships and networks.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
• Review your deliverables and that of others for quality, accuracy, and relevance.
• See and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments, and perspectives.
• Managing expectations of client service delivery.
• Application and Tool Analysis
• Cloud Computing Architecture
• Data Architecture Design and Modeling
• Solution Architecture Design
• Relationship Management
• Communication
• Complex Problem-Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Emotional Agility
• Hybrid Collaboration

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor's degree
• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• A minimum of three years’ experience in providing consulting experience
• Working knowledge of a component of the modern EPM solutions landscape (e.g. Anaplan, Oracle EPM, FCCS, PBCS, EPBCS, ARCS, OneStream, Tagetik)
• Proven track record of understanding business challenges and translating them into value-add solutions - strong analytical and problem-solving skills - actively participate in brainstorming, identifying core issues and effectively finding and using data to manage complex analysis
• Our candidates have a variety of backgrounds including:
• Management reporting
• Long Range planner
• Strategic planner
• Capital planner
• Implementation consultant
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 80%.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Degree emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Computer Science, MIS, or IT preferred
• Strong ability to build and manage relationships
• Effective communication skills
• Trust-building capabilities with clients

What we look for

We are looking for top performers who excel in a dynamic environment, have a passion for technology and architecture, and are eager to drive innovation. Your ability to solve complex problems, think critically, and collaborate effectively will set you apart as a candidate.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $102,500 to $187,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $122,900 to $213,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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