Solutions Architect I/II

We're hiring for this role at either the Architect I ($130k-144k) or Architect II ($151k-165k) level, depending on the experience and independence a candidate brings. Level differences are outlined below. 

About the Role 

Nightingale College is looking for a Solutions Architect who thinks in systems, builds with AI, and owns a problem from the first conversation all the way to production. This isn't a traditional developer role — you won't be handed a spec and told to code it. You'll talk directly with the people who have the problem, design a solution that actually fits, and use AI-native tools as your primary build engine to bring it to life. If you're energized by eliminating the gap between "here's what we need" and "here's a working solution," this role was built for you. 

What You'll Do 

• Engage directly with end-users and stakeholders to understand problems, surface requirements, and define what success looks like.
• Design solution architectures that are practical, scalable, and grounded in real business needs.
• Build and iterate on solutions using AI-native development tools and workflows.
• Own your solution from first conversation through production deployment.
• Continuously shrink the time between spotting a problem and shipping working software.
• Spot opportunities to improve existing systems and workflows through AI-enabled solutions.

What You Bring 

• Experience in a solutions, technical, product, or systems role (see level breakdown below).
• A demonstrated ability to build working solutions using AI-native tools — this is required in place of a formal degree.
• Comfort listening first and building second: you gather requirements by asking questions, not assuming answers.
• A systems-thinking mindset — you see the whole problem, not just the immediate ask.
• An iterative approach: you ship early, gather feedback, and improve fast.
• Strong communication skills that bridge business needs and technical reality.
• Relevant cloud, data, or AI platform certifications are a plus, though not required.

Level Differences:

 Minimum Qualifications by Level:

 What We're Not Looking For 

• Traditional developers who just use AI to write code faster.
• Specialists who design but don't build, or build but don't design.
• Someone who needs a fully-scoped spec before they can start.

Why Nightingale 

Nightingale College is a high-impact community, not just a workplace. We believe the future of software delivery belongs to people who can think in systems, talk to humans, and build with AI — all in the same motion. This is a remote role with flexibility, built around core collaboration hours in Mountain Time, with travel required just once a year. If you want to build things that matter and grow your craft while doing it, we'd love to talk.