Technical Architect

Company: Wespath Benefits and Investments
Location: Glenview
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Category:
Information TechnologyDate Needed by:
6/16/2025
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:You bring the motivation, teamwork, and integrity and we will provide the collaborative culture, professional development, and respect you deserve. And if you are good at what you do, you will have a career at Wespath Benefits and Investments. Join our team in Information Technology - and, if you like, teams such as our DEI Council or our Green Team on environmental sustainability - and make an impact through your work!Wespath is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to a diverse and inclusive company culture and does not discriminate against applicants and employees because of disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law .Wespath, recognized as a 2017-2024 Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For and a 2018-2024 National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, has an opportunity for a Technical Architect who is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the technical aspects of Wespath systems, applications, and infrastructure. The Technical Architect collaborates closely with stakeholders, including developers, engineers, and project managers, to ensure that technical solutions align with business requirements, best practices, and industry standards.More specifically, as a Technical Architect you will be responsible for:

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the organization's business goals, technology landscape, and architectural vision.
• C ollaborate with stakeholders to define and document technical requirements, constraints, and objectives.
• E ngage with agile teams, and design/document scalable, reliable, and secure technical architectures that support business needs, balance operational concerns and align with industry best practices.
• P rovide technical guidance and collaborate with development teams throughout the software development lifecycle, including architectural design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• D ocument technical architectures in alignment with industry standards and norms.
• C onduct architectural reviews and assessments of existing systems and propose recommendations for improvements, enhancements, and optimizations.
• C ollaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure that technical solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
• I dentify and mitigate technical risks and challenges associated with solution implementation and propose alternative approaches when necessary.
• S tay up to date with emerging technologies, trends, and industry standards, and evaluate their potential application to the organization's technical landscape.
• D efine, document and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency, maintainability, and reusability of technical assets.
• P rovide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• C ollaborate with infrastructure teams to design and optimize system and network architectures, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
• C ollaborate with security teams to ensure that technical architectures comply with relevant security policies, standards, and regulations.
• E valuate and recommend third-party software and tools that align with business and technical requirements and oversee their integration into existing systems.
• P repare and deliver presentations, reports, and documentation to communicate technical architectures, strategies, and recommendations to stakeholders and executive management.Technical Architect Benefits and Compensation:
  • M edical, dental, vision and well-being benefits from our HealthFlex Exchange on day one.
  • 8 % employer contribution to retirement plan with an additional match up to 2% on day one.
  • 2 2 days of PTO + 12 paid holidays.
  • H ybrid working arrangement.
  • T he compensation range for this position is $160,000 - $175,000 with a bonus opportunity and customary benefits. Final compensation will be set based on the hired applicant's qualifications (education, training, and/or experience related to this role), and as such, may fall outside the range shown.Wespath is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to a diverse and inclusive company culture and does not discriminate against applicants and employees because of disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law .Wespath, recognized as a 2017-2024 Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For and a 2018-2024 National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, has an opportunity for a Technical Architect who is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the technical aspects of Wespath systems, applications, and infrastructure. The Technical Architect collaborates closely with stakeholders, including developers, engineers, and project managers, to ensure that technical solutions align with business requirements, best practices, and industry standards.More specifically, as a Technical Architect you will be responsible for:
    • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the organization's business goals, technology landscape, and architectural vision.
    • C ollaborate with stakeholders to define and document technical requirements, constraints, and objectives.
    • E ngage with agile teams, and design/document scalable, reliable, and secure technical architectures that support business needs, balance operational concerns and align with industry best practices.
    • P rovide technical guidance and collaborate with development teams throughout the software development lifecycle, including architectural design, coding, testing, and deployment.
    • D ocument technical architectures in alignment with industry standards and norms.
    • C onduct architectural reviews and assessments of existing systems and propose recommendations for improvements, enhancements, and optimizations.
    • C ollaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure that technical solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
    • I dentify and mitigate technical risks and challenges associated with solution implementation and propose alternative approaches when necessary.
    • S tay up to date with emerging technologies, trends, and industry standards, and evaluate their potential application to the organization's technical landscape.
    • D efine, document and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency, maintainability, and reusability of technical assets.
    • P rovide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
    • C ollaborate with infrastructure teams to design and optimize system and network architectures, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
    • C ollaborate with security teams to ensure that technical architectures comply with relevant security policies, standards, and regulations.
    • E valuate and recommend third-party software and tools that align with business and technical requirements and oversee their integration into existing systems.
    • P repare and deliver presentations, reports, and documentation to communicate technical architectures, strategies, and recommendations to stakeholders and executive management.Technical Architect Benefits and Compensation:
      • M edical, dental, vision and well-being benefits from our HealthFlex Exchange on day one.
      • 8 % employer contribution to retirement plan with an additional match up to 2% on day one.
      • 2 2 days of PTO + 12 paid holidays.
      • H ybrid working arrangement.
      • T he compensation range for this position is $160,000 - $175,000 with a bonus opportunity and customary benefits. Final compensation will be set based on the hired applicant's qualifications (education, training, and/or experience related to this role), and as such, may fall outside the range shown.#LI-CW1Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
        • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, a related field, or equivalent experience.
        • 5+ years' proven experience as a technical architect or in a similar role, with a successful track record of designing and implementing complex technical architectures.
        • In-depth knowledge of software development methodologies, architectural patterns, and best practices.
          Preferred Qualifications:
          
          • Professional certifications in relevant areas, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
          • Master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.Technical Architect
            Location:
            
            1901 Chestnut Ave
            Glenview, Illinois, 60025
            United StatesCategory:
            Information TechnologyDate Needed by:
            6/16/2025
            Primary Duties and Responsibilities:You bring the motivation, teamwork, and integrity and we will provide the collaborative culture, professional development, and respect you deserve. And if you are good at what you do, you will have a career at Wespath Benefits and Investments. Join our team in Information Technology - and, if you like, teams such as our DEI Council or our Green Team on environmental sustainability - and make an impact through your work!Wespath is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to a diverse and inclusive company culture and does not discriminate against applicants and employees because of disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law .Wespath, recognized as a 2017-2024 Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For and a 2018-2024 National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, has an opportunity for a Technical Architect who is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the technical aspects of Wespath systems, applications, and infrastructure. The Technical Architect collaborates closely with stakeholders, including developers, engineers, and project managers, to ensure that technical solutions align with business requirements, best practices, and industry standards.More specifically, as a Technical Architect you will be responsible for:
            • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the organization's business goals, technology landscape, and architectural vision.
            • C ollaborate with stakeholders to define and document technical requirements, constraints, and objectives.
            • E ngage with agile teams, and design/document scalable, reliable, and secure technical architectures that support business needs, balance operational concerns and align with industry best practices.
            • P rovide technical guidance and collaborate with development teams throughout the software development lifecycle, including architectural design, coding, testing, and deployment.
            • D ocument technical architectures in alignment with industry standards and norms.
            • C onduct architectural reviews and assessments of existing systems and propose recommendations for improvements, enhancements, and optimizations.
            • C ollaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure that technical solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
            • I dentify and mitigate technical risks and challenges associated with solution implementation and propose alternative approaches when necessary.
            • S tay up to date with emerging technologies, trends, and industry standards, and evaluate their potential application to the organization's technical landscape.
            • D efine, document and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency, maintainability, and reusability of technical assets.
            • P rovide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
            • C ollaborate with infrastructure teams to design and optimize system and network architectures, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
            • C ollaborate with security teams to ensure that technical architectures comply with relevant security policies, standards, and regulations.
            • E valuate and recommend third-party software and tools that align with business and technical requirements and oversee their integration into existing systems.
            • P repare and deliver presentations, reports, and documentation to communicate technical architectures, strategies, and recommendations to stakeholders and executive management.Technical Architect Benefits and Compensation:
              • M edical, dental, vision and well-being benefits from our HealthFlex Exchange on day one.
              • 8 % employer contribution to retirement plan with an additional match up to 2% on day one.
              • 2 2 days of PTO + 12 paid holidays.
              • H ybrid working arrangement.
              • T he compensation range for this position is $160,000 - $175,000 with a bonus opportunity and customary benefits. Final compensation will be set based on the hired applicant's qualifications (education, training, and/or experience related to this role), and as such, may fall outside the range shown.#LI-CW1Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
                • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, a related field, or equivalent experience.
                • 5+ years' proven experience as a technical architect or in a similar role, with a successful track record of designing and implementing complex technical architectures.
                • In-depth knowledge of software development methodologies, architectural patterns, and best practices.
                  Preferred Qualifications:
                  
                  • Professional certifications in relevant areas, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
                  • Master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.Wespath Benefits and Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring.
                    
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