Solutions Architect Jobs in New York
Solutions Architect jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, media, healthcare technology, and enterprise software across a wide seniority range from associate through principal and staff levels. Most openings cluster in New York City, particularly Manhattan and Jersey City, with additional demand in Buffalo and Albany tied to state government modernization and regional financial institutions. IBM, JPMorgan Chase, and Verizon maintain large and lasting solutions architecture practices in New York. Cloud architecture, enterprise integration, and cybersecurity-focused solutions design are the most in-demand specialties right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Greetings from Sligo Software Solutions, Inc. !! This is Dasharatham from SLIGO. We have an urgent requirement for Workday Financials Solutions Architect (In-Person Interview) position with our client.
ROLE
Title: Workday Financials Solutions Architect (In-Person Interview)
Location: New York, New York
Duration: 12 Months
Client: NY State - The City University of New York (CUNY)
Job ID: SLG - 26 - 12575
Respond by: 11/19/26 5:00 PM
CUNY is seeking a temporary Workday Financials Architect, providing expert guidance and hands-on support for the CUNYWork implementation. The consultant will review and validate financial configurations, optimize cross-functional business processes, identify and mitigate pre-go-live risks, and ensure the solution aligns with Workday best practices and CUNY's operational requirements.
Duties
- Review and validate the ongoing implementation of Workday Financials configurations and business processes.
- Provide solution architecture and functional guidance across financial workstreams.
- Assess configurations for alignment with Workday best practices and CUNY business requirements.
- Validate implemented business requirements to ensure solutions are streamlined, scalable, supportable, and aligned with long-term operational needs.
- Identify configuration gaps, implementation risks, unnecessary complexity, and opportunities for improvement.
- Validate end-to-end financial processes across Workday Financials, including Accounting, Budgeting, Procurement, Grants, Expenses, Capital Projects, Banking, and Revenue. Requires a working knowledge of all modules and deep, hands-on expertise in at least three.
- Develop Workday financial reports and dashboards (Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and calculated fields) across journals, ledgers, budgets, grants, suppliers, invoices, and assets. Experience with Workday Prism Analytics and with integrating Workday data into Power BI is a plus.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience (15+ Years)
- Makes high-level design choices and dictates technical standards, including software coding standards, tools, and platforms. Designs multi-leveled architecture or component interactions of a large-scale software system.
REQUIREMENTS
- This is an 100% Onsite
- 84 months of experience reviewing, validating, and optimizing Workday Financials configurations and business processes, while providing solution architecture and functional leadership to ensure alignment with Workday best practices, organizational requirements, and long-term operational sustainability.
- 84 months of experience designing, configuring, reviewing, and validating end-to-end business processes across the Workday Financials suite, including General Ledger/Accounting, Budgeting, Procurement, Supplier Accounts, Expenses, Grants, Capital Projects, Banking, and Revenue Management, with demonstrated working knowledge of all major financial modules and deep functional expertise in at least three areas, including Accounting/General Ledger and related financial management processes.
- 84 months of experience assessing implemented business requirements and translating them into streamlined, scalable, maintainable, and supportable Workday Financials solutions.
- 84 months of experience identifying configuration gaps, implementation risks, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization within enterprise ERP implementations.
- 84 months of experience collaborating with functional, technical, business, and implementation teams to evaluate solution designs, resolve issues, and support enterprise-wide ERP implementations.
- 84 months of experience documenting configuration decisions, design recommendations, business process findings, and functional architecture documentation.
- 84 months of experience developing Workday Financials reports, dashboards, and analytics solutions, including Advanced Reports, Matrix Reports, Composite Reports, calculated fields, Workday Prism Analytics, and integrations with business intelligence platforms such as Microsoft Power BI, supporting financial operations, accounting, budgeting, grants, procurement, suppliers, invoices, journals, and assets.
- 60 months of experience reviewing and assessing Workday security configurations, including role-based and user-based security groups, domain security policies, business process security policies, and Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls to support financial compliance, auditability, and risk management.
- 60 months of experience planning, coordinating, and supporting System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and pre-go-live validation activities for ERP implementations.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Resume
- Copy of Candidate Identification (i.e., Driver's License/Green Card/Visa and Passport if applicable)
- Any documents referenced in the above Requested Qualifications (i.e., professional certifications, degrees, etc.)
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Solutions Architect Job Market in New York
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon Web Services22

- Protiviti6

- Information Technology Senior Management Forum4
- DDN2

- ROUX2

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software12
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Staffing & Recruiting3
- Investment & Asset Management2
- Music1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in solutions architect jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related engineering field
- Five or more years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions
- Hands-on proficiency with at least one major cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience translating business requirements into technical architecture for large organizations
- Relevant professional certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or GCP Professional
- Strong communication skills for presenting architecture decisions to both technical teams and executive stakeholders
Solutions Architect Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a solutions architect in New York?
Solutions architect is not a licensed or state-regulated profession in New York, so there is no New York-specific board exam or registration required. The standard path is a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering, followed by several years in technical roles such as software engineer, systems analyst, or cloud engineer. New York employers place significant weight on vendor certifications from AWS, Microsoft, or Google, and on demonstrated experience delivering enterprise solutions in sectors like finance, healthcare, or media.
Which companies hire solutions architects in New York?
Employers hiring solutions architects in New York right now include Amazon Web Services, Protiviti, and Information Technology Senior Management Forum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's concentration of global financial institutions, large media companies, and Fortune 500 headquarters means demand is especially consistent for architects with experience in high-availability, regulated, or data-intensive environments.
Which New York cities have the most solutions architect jobs?
New York, Albany, and Islandia have the most solutions architect openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its density of financial services firms, technology companies, and media organizations headquartered in Manhattan, while Buffalo and Albany draw demand from regional banks, state government IT modernization initiatives, and healthcare systems that need enterprise architecture support outside the metro.
Are there remote solutions architect jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most technical fields, since solutions architecture is primarily a design, communication, and advisory role that does not require physical presence. About 80% of solutions architect openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly the role has shifted away from on-site work. Strategy, documentation, and stakeholder alignment phases tend to be the most fully remote, while initial discovery sessions and major architecture reviews occasionally pull architects on-site.
How can I get hired as a solutions architect in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a solutions architect role from a closely related position such as cloud engineer, systems analyst, or technical consultant after building demonstrable project experience. Large New York employers including IBM, Accenture, and major financial institutions run associate consultant and technology analyst programs that place early-career candidates on architecture teams. Earning an AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or a comparable entry-level vendor certification gives candidates a concrete credential that New York hiring managers treat as a proxy for foundational competency before hands-on experience accumulates.
Where can I find and apply to solutions architect jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to solutions architect jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across New York City, Buffalo, Albany, and surrounding areas. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialization, and preferred work arrangement, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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