IT Solution Architect and Technical Lead

## Grow with us Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position. This role is a hybrid position with the expectation to work onsite (3) three days a week in the Ericsson office located in Plano, Texas and relocation is not offered for this position. About this opportunity We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect / Technical Lead to provide architecture and technical leadership across our enterprise application landscape. In this role, you will hold primary architecture responsibility for non-core and business-owned applications, while collaborating closely with Solution Architects for core platforms and application owners across business areas. This is a hands-on role based in the US where you will move comfortably between business conversations and detailed technical discussions, translate requirements into secure, scalable, and practical solution designs, and bring the right people together to deliver solutions that work across application and organizational boundaries. ## What you will do * Design and oversee solutions across enterprise applications, integrations, data, identity, security, and supporting technologies. * Lead solution design discussions, translating business and technical requirements into clear architecture and implementation direction. * Partner with Solution Architects and application owners to ensure cross-boundary solutions align with platform strategies, standards, and roadmaps. * Serve as the technical partner to business stakeholders for business-owned applications, evaluating needs, options, dependencies, and risks. * Architect integrations using APIs, integration platforms, middleware, and event-driven patterns. * Facilitate technical decisions across application teams, business stakeholders, Security, Data, vendors, and other functions. * Apply and promote enterprise architecture principles, reusable solution patterns, and governance standards throughout the solution lifecycle. * Provide technical leadership through implementation, including design reviews and resolution of complex cross-application issues. ## The skills you will bring * 5+ years of experience in enterprise application design, implementation, or technical leadership, with meaningful Solution Architecture experience. * Strong architecture fundamentals across SaaS/cloud platforms, integrations, APIs, data, identity, security, and application lifecycle management. * Demonstrated experience designing solutions spanning multiple applications and technical domains, including integration patterns and data flows. * Strong integration architecture knowledge: APIs, middleware, synchronous/asynchronous patterns, and event-driven architecture. * Experience in diverse enterprise environments including SaaS, cloud services, custom solutions, and third-party applications. * Ability to lead multi-team technical discussions, facilitate decisions, identify trade-offs, and drive issues to resolution. * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills — able to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences. * Ability to collaborate and influence without direct authority across business, engineering, security, and vendor teams. * Familiarity with tools such as LeanIX, ServiceNow, Workato, AWS, Azure, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, Snowflake, or TOGAF is a plus. * AI is becoming core to how we build and deliver at Ericsson. We're seeking talent who are ready to learn, adapt, and develop the skills needed to thrive in an AI-enabled future. Why join Ericsson? At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like. Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more. If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.americas@ericsson.com. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned. Primary country and city: United States (US) || Plano (Country/ City) Job details: ICT Architect Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals. Your Pay The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply. Your Health Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as: subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution. For California employees, we offer a subsidized HMO option through Kaiser. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions also offers subsidized dental and vision coverage. Your Financial Security We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting. Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits. Your Time Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay. Additional Benefits Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.