Solution Architect-Senior - VF
Columbus, Ohio
Hybrid
Contract
$85/hr - $90.22/hr
Senior Solution Architect - SAP Service Cloud (C4C) & NICE CXone
Location: Hybrid, Columbus, OH 43215
Job Type: 12 months Contract
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Solution Architect to lead a large-scale customer experience transformation initiative involving SAP Service Cloud (C4C), NICE CXone, enterprise integrations, and legacy customer systems. This individual will serve as the architectural leader across multiple delivery workstreams, ensuring CRM, contact center, and integration solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise objectives. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong governance experience, and the ability to effectively challenge vendors and systems integrators to drive high-quality solution outcomes. This is a highly visible role requiring close collaboration with executive leadership, business stakeholders, technical teams, and external consulting partners.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture Leadership & Governance
Own and maintain the end-to-end solution architecture across SAP Service Cloud (C4C) and NICE CXone platforms.
Define and govern integration architecture across CRM, contact center, customer information, billing, and operational systems.
Establish and lead Architecture Review Boards (ARBs) and Design Authority sessions.
Produce and maintain key architecture artifacts including:
Solution Architecture Documents (SADs)
High-Level and Low-Level Designs
Integration Blueprints
Data Flow Diagrams
Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs)
Key Design Decision Documents
Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and best practices.
SAP Service Cloud (C4C) Architecture
Lead architecture and solution design for:
Service Ticketing
Case Management
Customer 360
Field Service Operations
Define integration patterns between SAP Service Cloud and backend systems.
Evaluate configuration versus customization strategies to protect upgrade paths and reduce technical debt.
Provide architectural guidance on SAP BTP Integration Suite, APIs, and event-driven solutions.
NICE CXone Architecture
Define and govern NICE CXone architecture across:
Voice
Chat
Digital Channels
IVR/IVA
Workforce Management
Analytics
Architect CTI integrations and screen-pop capabilities between NICE CXone and CRM platforms.
Review routing logic, reporting models, and customer engagement workflows to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Integration & Technical Assurance
Design and oversee integrations between cloud platforms and legacy customer and billing systems.
Establish API, middleware, and event-driven architecture standards utilizing technologies such as:
SAP BTP
MuleSoft
Dell Boomi
Identify technical risks and drive mitigation strategies across the solution landscape.
Conduct technical assurance reviews throughout the project lifecycle, including design, testing, and go-live readiness phases.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary technical counterpart to systems integrators and consulting partners.
Challenge solution proposals that introduce unnecessary complexity, technical debt, or risk.
Partner closely with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams.
Present architecture recommendations, risks, and strategic decisions to senior leadership.
Mentor technical leads and junior architects.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of Solution Architecture or Enterprise Architecture experience.
Deep hands-on experience with:
SAP Service Cloud (C4C)
NICE CXone
Strong experience integrating cloud-based platforms with legacy customer information and billing systems.
Expertise in:
SAP BTP
API Management
Middleware Platforms
Enterprise Integration Architecture
Event-Driven Design Patterns
Experience establishing architecture governance processes and design review standards.
Proven ability to influence architecture decisions across multiple stakeholders and vendors.
Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within utilities, energy, telecommunications, or other highly regulated industries.
TOGAF, SABSA, or similar architecture certification.
SAP Service Cloud certification.
Experience with:
MuleSoft
Dell Boomi
SAP Integration Suite
Salesforce Service Cloud
Agile/SAFe delivery methodologies
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001.
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise transformation programs.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on architect who combines deep expertise in SAP Service Cloud (C4C) and NICE CXone with strong enterprise integration experience. They are comfortable leading architecture governance, managing vendor relationships, influencing executive stakeholders, and driving successful delivery of complex customer experience transformation initiatives.
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Specialization: SAP