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Esri

Solution Architect- ArcGIS

Redlands, CA · On-site

$63.50 - $83.50/hr

... software architecture and design specifications • Exercising excellent judgement, advise customers on innovative, effective, and creative solutions using Esri technology and content to help them ...

Fortinet

Cloud Solution Architect

Sunnyvale, CA · Remote

$182K - $222K/yr

Cloud Solution Architect This individual will be part of the Cloud Security Consulting team and ... Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of public and/or private cloud technologies, software ...

Fortinet, Inc.

Cloud Solution Architect

Sunnyvale, CA · Remote

$182K - $222K/yr

Cloud Solution Architect This individual will be part of the Cloud Security Consulting team and ... Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of public and/or private cloud technologies, software ...

Ross Stores

Solution Architect I

Dublin, CA · On-site

$114K - $195K/yr

The Solution Architect I plays a key role in shaping Ross's technology landscape. This position is ... hardware and software technology and product standards, as well as the design of standard ...

NTT Ltd.

Sr Solution Architect

Santa Clara, CA · Remote

$150K - $195K/yr

Your day at NTT DATA The Senior Solutions Architect is an advanced subject matter expert, primarily ... This role provides multi-technology consulting services on all aspects of application software ...

Ross Stores

Solution Architect I

Dublin, CA · On-site

$114K - $195K/yr

The Solution Architect I plays a key role in shaping Ross's technology landscape. This position is ... Facilitates the research, evaluation, and selection of hardware and software technology and product ...

Ross Stores, Inc

Solution Architect I

Dublin, CA · On-site

$114K - $195K/yr

The Solution Architect I plays a key role in shaping Ross's technology landscape. This position is ... Facilitates the research, evaluation, and selection of hardware and software technology and product ...

Fortinet, Inc.

Cloud Solution Architect

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$182K - $222K/yr

Cloud Solution Architect This individual will be part of the Cloud Security Consulting team and ... Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of public and/or private cloud technologies, software ...

Nttlimited

Sr Solution Architect

Santa Clara, CA · Remote

Your day at NTT DATA The Senior Solutions Architect is an advanced subject matter expert, primarily ... This role provides multi-technology consulting services on all aspects of application software ...

Ross

Solution Architect I

Dublin, CA · On-site

$114K - $195K/yr

The Solution Architect I plays a key role in shaping Ross's technology landscape. This position is ... hardware and software technology and product standards, as well as the design of standard ...

Esri

Solution Architect- ArcGIS

Redlands, CA · On-site

$63.50 - $83.50/hr

Translate customer system requirements into software architecture and design specifications * Exercising excellent judgement, advise customers on innovative, effective, and creative solutions using ...

Pwc

OCI Solution Architect - Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$99K - $232K/yr

These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and ... Azure Solution Architect Experts - Demonstrating familiarity with IaaS & PaaS service and how they ...

Pwc

OCI Solution Architect - Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$99K - $232K/yr

These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and ... Azure Solution Architect Experts - Demonstrating familiarity with IaaS & PaaS service and how they ...

Pwc

OCI Solution Architect - Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$99K - $232K/yr

These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and ... Azure Solution Architect Experts - Demonstrating familiarity with IaaS & PaaS service and how they ...

Pwc

OCI Solution Architect - Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$99K - $232K/yr

These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and ... Azure Solution Architect Experts - Demonstrating familiarity with IaaS & PaaS service and how they ...

Ross Stores, Inc

Solution Architect II

Dublin, CA

$134K - $229K/yr

Minimum 7 years of experience in Data Architecture, Solution Architecture and/or software engineering roles. Extensive experience architecting enterprise-scale data solutions across modern cloud and ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for software solution architect in California is $148,214.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,900.00 and $169,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Software Solution Architect vs Software Developer?

AspectSoftware Solution ArchitectSoftware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related, often certifications like TOGAF or AWSBachelor's in CS or related, coding certifications optional
Work EnvironmentDesigns overall architecture, collaborates with stakeholdersWrites, tests, and maintains code, works on specific features
Industry UsageUsed in enterprise and large-scale projectsUsed across all software development projects
Search IntentUnderstanding role differences, career pathLearning coding skills, job opportunities

The Software Solution Architect focuses on designing comprehensive software systems and aligning technical solutions with business goals. In contrast, the Software Developer primarily writes and maintains code to implement specific functionalities. Both roles require technical expertise, but the architect has a broader strategic focus, while the developer concentrates on coding tasks.

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Solution Architect- ArcGIS

Esri

Redlands, CA • On-site

$63.50 - $83.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Esri rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 242 rated software companies

Job description

Job Summary:
Esri is a leading company in GIS technology, and they are seeking a Solution Architect to design, implement, and integrate advanced ArcGIS deployments. The role involves collaborating with customers to provide best practices and innovative solutions that meet complex requirements, particularly for Defense and Intel clients.
Responsibilities:
• Design and implement innovative and impactful ArcGIS platform-based strategies and solutions to meet unique and complex Professional Services customer requirements
• Define business continuity for both on premise and cloud deployments following industry standards for security, governance, publication strategy and custom application architecture
• Define best practices for deploying ArcGIS platform and design systems, including integration to non-Esri platforms, to meet business needs
• Translate customer system requirements into software architecture and design specifications
• Exercising excellent judgement, advise customers on innovative, effective, and creative solutions using Esri technology and content to help them make better decisions
• Recommend relevant strategies, architectures, and solutions and work with customers to prepare Esri software implementation and migration strategies
• Work closely and actively with Professional Services customers and partners to identify, design, and certify key GIS workflows for the ArcGIS enterprise platform and non-Esri platforms
• Develop organizational level multi-year IT/GIS strategies to assist with technology change and budgetary planning
• Act as a mentor and provide guidance to colleagues with less experience and other technical staff
• Act as a lead, and empower the team by strategically leading all stages of the implementation process through mentoring, active coaching, review and aligning of budgets and portfolios, risk management and personnel management efforts
Qualifications:
Required:
• 8+ years of professional experience in GIS platform architecture and solution design
• Experience designing and integrating high-performance computing, cloud, and edge-native architecture
• Knowledge implementing zero trust, cross domain services, and securing classified networks
• Professional experience architecting, implementing, and administrating enterprise IT-GIS solutions/systems that leverage the ArcGIS Enterprise platform (desktop, server, and online)
• Demonstrated experience in platform architecture, solution design, project envisioning, planning, developing and deployment
• Experience with Oracle; Microsoft SQL, and/or other RDBMS and Windows, Linux, and/or other server environments
• Programming and scripting experience with Python, JavaScript, and/or HTML5 (modern web frameworks)
• Knowledge of integration of other enterprise systems (such as ERP, EAM, CRM, SCM)
• Experience with current technology implementation patterns including service-oriented architectures and cloud hybrid configurations
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to customers, executives, other technical staff or non-technical staff
• US Citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related STEM field
Preferred:
• Certification for AWS Certified Solution Architect or MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent
• CompTIA Security + certification
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related STEM field
Company:
Esri is a software company that devolops geographic information system software, location intelligence, and mapping. Founded in 1969, the company is headquartered in Redlands, USA, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. Esri's geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities, and businesses worldwide to save money, lives, and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Redlands, CA, US

Year founded

1969

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