How to hire a business solutions architect

How to hire a business solutions architect, step by step

Here's a step-by-step business solutions architect hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a business solutions architect job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new business solutions architect
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a business solutions architect, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect business solutions architect also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of business solutions architects.

   Type of Business Solutions Architect	Description	Hourly rate
   Business Solutions Architect		$38-71
   Project Leader	A project leader is responsible for supervising the team and managing the distribution of tasks to ensure the project's success with the highest efficiency and accuracy. Duties of a project leader include motivating the team, managing the team's needs and concerns, providing effective strategies to improve the team's performance, creating reports, monitoring the team's progress, and maintaining the coordination between team members... Show more	$33-66
   Contractor-Business Analyst	A contractor-business analyst is responsible for analyzing business processes and strategizing on efficient project management techniques to enhance productivity goals and achieve maximum performance. Contractor-business analysts conduct data and statistical analysis to determine areas of improvement and identify business opportunities that would generate more revenue resources and increase profits... Show more	$29-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Client Facing
   • Pre Sales
   • Business Solutions
   • Business Process
   • Cloud
   • Project Management
   • Infrastructure
   • ERP
   • CRM
   • Business Development
   • Solution Architecture
   • Visualization
   • Business Problems
   • Salesforce

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead and train new team of business analysts on SDLC process and proper documentation to present to DirecTV client.
   • Collaborate with business operations leads to create a governance model with define roles and responsibilities.
   • Automate invoicing base on CRM orders, synchronization of products list, reconciliation statements sending.
   • Evaluate Linux cluster management solutions that are currently available and compare the feature sets they provide.
   • Start the technical architecture of their new system utilizing Websphere, Java and IBM's component object model.
   • Work on development and customization of user interfaces (UI) using JavaScript, D3JS, JSP, HTML5 and CSS.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your business solutions architect job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A business solutions architect salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a business solutions architect in Vermont may be lower than in California, and an entry-level business solutions architect usually earns less than a senior-level business solutions architect. Additionally, a business solutions architect with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average business solutions architect salary

   $109,997yearly

   $52.88 hourly rate

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   Entry-level business solutions architect salary

   $80,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average business solutions architect salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$142,567	$69
   2	Connecticut	$126,205	$61
   3	Arizona	$121,343	$58
   4	District of Columbia	$119,780	$58
   5	Washington	$117,365	$56
   6	North Carolina	$117,179	$56
   7	Maryland	$115,363	$55
   8	Texas	$112,390	$54
   9	New York	$111,721	$54
   10	Virginia	$111,046	$53
   11	Oregon	$110,765	$53
   12	Pennsylvania	$107,451	$52
   13	Massachusetts	$107,160	$52
   14	Georgia	$106,702	$51
   15	Kansas	$106,349	$51
   16	New Jersey	$106,261	$51
   17	Illinois	$103,152	$50
   18	Florida	$101,660	$49
   19	Minnesota	$101,595	$49
   20	Indiana	$101,541	$49

   Average business solutions architect salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Baker McKenzie	$157,578	$75.76	1
   2	Google	$148,627	$71.46	171
   3	Cepheid	$145,263	$69.84
   4	Citi	$142,534	$68.53	12
   5	Genentech	$142,459	$68.49	5
   6	Databricks	$141,800	$68.17	30
   7	Amazon	$138,763	$66.71	325
   8	Zscaler	$138,504	$66.59	10
   9	Point72	$135,332	$65.06	2
   10	Cisco	$134,223	$64.53	195
   11	Starwood Capital Group	$133,706	$64.28
   12	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$133,581	$64.22	457
   13	Slalom	$132,445	$63.68	1,208
   14	Sony Interactive Entertainment America	$130,507	$62.74
   15	Microsoft	$129,943	$62.47	132
   16	Pluralsight	$129,630	$62.32
   17	Best Buy	$129,239	$62.13	2
   18	Texas Capital Bank	$128,452	$61.76	3
   19	Hoffmann-LA Roche Inc	$128,163	$61.62	3
   20	Fossil	$127,703	$61.40

4. Writing a business solutions architect job description

   A job description for a business solutions architect role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a business solutions architect job description:

   Business solutions architect job description example

   Armedia is a CMMI-DEV Level 3 appraised and ISO 9001:2015 certified systems integrator providing Business Process, Document, Enterprise Content, Electronic Case, and Records Management services and solutions to many federal agencies and corporations, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
   
   Armedia has been ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest growing companies and we have been recognized as one of the 'Best and Brightest Companies to Work' for by the National Association for Business Resources. We value and promote diversity and we pride ourselves on fostering a culture inclusive of all identities.
   
   Armedia is seeking an experienced growth leader to serve as a Solution Architect/ Strategist within our Business Development Team. Armedia solution architects are key leaders in our business capture activities. The role is part subject matter expert, part artist, part technologist, and part business consultant. In this role, the individual will:
   
   Serve as a member of the leadership team and partner with Capture Managers to hone win strategies and articulate the ‘why us' story
   
   Partner with technical and customer domain SMEs to lead solutioning activities, resulting in differentiated, well-articulated solutions that address customer pain points
   Architect the solution based on story and solicitation requirements Conceptualize key proposal graphics Iteratively review content and coach authors during the proposal phase Promote the application of proposal best practices Effective Solution Architects should have substantive experience serving in leadership roles on Federal IT proposals, with prior experience serving as a technical solution architect working closely with a proposal and capture team. Solution Architects at Armedia need to possess the following qualities: Demonstrated experience in one or more IT functional areas, complemented by significant involvement in competitive Federal proposals The sense of urgency and critical thinking required to succeed in a demanding environment where high-quality, winning proposals are the expectation A working understanding of the Federal procurement process, including the FAR, contracting vehicles, and the nuances of Federal contracting An interest in collaborating and leading, working with a broad range of talented people (e.g., executives, technologists, industry specialists, graphics artists, writers, and consultants) to achieve a common operational understanding and solution The willingness to learn what's critical for an opportunity, conducting external research on technologies, companies, Government agencies, budgets, and programs and internal research on projects, people, efforts, strengths, and weaknesses Experience translating technology solutions into high quality, well written responses throughout business development, capture, and proposal development lifecycles The ability to design Concept of Operations and System Models (i.e., logical and physical architecture) and translate to a narrative. The ability to conceptualize graphics to convey key solution concepts, graphically depicting process, relationships, dependencies, technologies, benefits, features, and other concepts that tie solutions to problems The proven ability to own one or more sections of a proposal across a diverse range of topics The proven ability to write, review, direct, and craft proposal sections regardless of the discipline, technology, or requirements of those sections Requirements Required Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Desired Professional Certifications: AWS Associate, Azure, or related cloud certification Required Years of Relevant Experience: Fifteen (15) or more years of relevant technology experience Five (5) or more years in proposal writing experience Required Skills: Demonstrated experience in one or more IT functional areas, complemented by significant involvement in competitive Federal proposals A working understanding of the Federal procurement process, including the FAR, contracting vehicles, and the nuances of Federal contracting Technology Architecture background - Ability to articulate technology into business verbiage Understanding the complete technology stack and various products available to fill those needs Experience in SharePoint, creating and managing repository of information for use in business development Desired Skills: Demonstrated experience in preparing and demoing products to prospective customers Position Duties and Responsibilities: Ability to work with a team or alone Manage and/or lead one or more sections of a proposal across a diverse range of topics Write, review, direct, and craft proposal sections regardless of the discipline, technology, or requirements of those sections Assist in the full proposal acquisition from technology assessment to pricing.
   LOCATION: REMOTE
   
   Armedia offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, discounted disability insurance, a 401k retirement plan with company match, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
   
   Armedia is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right business solutions architect for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with business solutions architects they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit business solutions architects who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your business solutions architect job on Zippia to find and recruit business solutions architect candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit business solutions architects, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   If your interviews with business solutions architect applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new business solutions architect

   Once you have selected a candidate for the business solutions architect position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new business solutions architect. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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