Solution Architect

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.Job Purpose and Impact The Solution Architect will consult and provide direction on all management and development of technology solutions related to the business and its complex set of integrations and interfaces to other parts of the organization. In this role, you will balance responsibilities and understand both business and technical needs in the translation of business needs into a coherent strategy that puts data, process and technology in place.Key Accountabilities Develop a good understanding of business strategy and most specifically its direction in terms of process, data and technology.Analyze user system and application needs, resolve and evaluate potential solutions, develop system target architecture to meet the requirements.Work with the business to help craft the direction of the products based on a combined knowledge of what is technically feasible and what is desired by the end user.Design and estimate coordinated solutions which may include applications, databases, networks, and related systems.Provide consult and strategic architectural oversight during the design, build and test phases and tests automation of all projects.Evaluate industry trends and vendor products in close consultation with solution owners and architects.Proactively participate in the assessment of potential projects and the development of a meaningful roadmap for delivery.Serve as an expert in your field and work with limited direction, using additional research and interpretation to identify issues or problems. You may provide direction to lower-level team members and be a key contributor.Other duties as assignedQualifications Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experienceMinimum of six years of related work experiencePreferred QualificationsConfirmed expertise in crafting end to end solutions in the following processes: RTR, CTC, and ITP.Experience with software development methodologiesMinimum of 10 years of information technology and business or industry work experienceCompensation Details Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.This position is open to a remote home office.Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.