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Solution Architect

COUNTRY Financial · Bloomington, IL · $161,600–$222,200 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a data migration you led. What went wrong and how did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they have real migration experience and plan for validation and rollback.

How do you work with other architects when your recommendations conflict?

What they are checking: Whether they can resolve disagreements with evidence and keep the enterprise view.

What would you do

A business team wants a quick data feed that bypasses governance standards. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they find a fast path within standards rather than just saying no or giving in.

How do you set database standards that development teams will actually follow?

What they are checking: Whether they make standards practical and work with teams to adopt them.

About the work

How would you design a data platform that serves dashboards, machine learning models and exploratory analysis at the same time?

What they are checking: Whether they think about layers, governance and different consumer needs on one platform.

Walk me through how you would approach master data management for customers who appear in policy, claims and billing systems.

What they are checking: Whether they understand matching, survivorship and stewardship, not just tools.

How do you decide what belongs in a conceptual, logical and physical data model?

What they are checking: Whether they can model at the right level for each audience and use ERDs well.

How would you build data quality checks into a pipeline rather than fixing problems afterward?

What they are checking: Whether they treat quality as part of design with tests, thresholds and ownership.

What do you need to have in place before a company can safely use AI on its data?

What they are checking: Whether they see governance, metadata, privacy and data quality as foundations for AI enablement.

How do you choose between keeping a workload on premises and moving it to the cloud?

What they are checking: Whether they weigh cost, security, performance and skills rather than following trends.

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The full job description

As published by COUNTRY Financial.

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial! We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients. About the role Provides direction for data platforms, integration patterns, master data management, metadata management, data quality, governance, and cloud modernization initiatives. Establishes database management systems, standards, guidelines and quality assurance for database deliverables, such as conceptual design, logic, capacity planning, interface specifications, maintenance and security. Develops strategies for enterprise data ecosystems, cloud platforms, analytics, AI enablement, and information management. How does this role make an impact? - Develops data pipelines that are scalable, repeatable and secure and can be used for dashboard development, machine learning models and exploratory data analysis. - Designs and builds data models in Entity Relationships Diagram (ERD). - Prepares and manuipulates data. Manages data migrations/conversions and troubleshoots data processing issues. - Iteratively delivers functionality using DevOps tools and concepts. - Collaborates with other areas to develop standards and best practices for research, analysis, data engineering and machine learning. Do you have what we're looking for? • Typically requires 14+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training. Base Pay Range: $161,600-$222,200 The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience. Incentive Pay: In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan. Why work with us? Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business. You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match. COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. Come join our team at COUNTRY today!

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