Sr. Solutions Architect-Professional Services-Permanent

Location: Newton
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

The Sr. Solutions Architect will be solution-focused technical professional responsible for the solutions design phase within existing and prospective clients, and then overseeing the technical delivery of these solutions. The Senior Solutions Architect is able to review current scenario and recommend solutions for future state. This person will be required to code/develop the solution. The Senior Solutions Architect should have expert development experience and be skilled in cloud technologies including the delivery of SaaS applications.

Responsibilities

Recommend and implement solutions based on best practices, architecture principles and rational sense

Design more robust / error proof solutions

Implement concise/simple interface for end user friendliness

Improve simple query processing to measure metrics and KPIs, vendor and commodity level sourcing risk

Support the project portfolio process by defining the high level solution for each opportunity in the portfolio, as well as work with Business Solutions Analysts and technology resources in defining the low-level solution

Validate accuracy of the implemented artifacts throughout the project life cycle

Provide guidance during support phase to bug/enhancement requirements

Documentation of different architecture artifacts pertaining to various architected solutions

Assist with the delivery of value focused / results oriented Professional Services proposals

Proactively identify new service opportunities / needs through direct client interaction, and work closely with the cross functional teams to assemble solutions to meet the client needs

Assist with growing a services bookings and revenue to enable new business software revenue growth and expand existing customer relationships, supporting the sales team.

Partner effectively with all other groups within the organization

Basic Qualifications

This role is typically engaged as the highest-level technology expert on a project team.

Partners with business analysts, pre-sales solutions, sales and the engagement manager in requirements gathering and reviews.

Responsible for analyzing and translating business, information and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint that outlines solutions to achieve business objectives.

Works with enterprise architecture, application and infrastructure teams to produce an optimal, high level, conceptual design for the project.

Develops enterprise level solutions that integrate across applications, systems and platforms.

Proposes changes in process, policy and standards as they relate to the architecture and design principles.

Researches and maintains knowledge in emerging technologies and solutions to solve business problems.

Viewed as a technical expert and critical resource across multiple disciplines.

Bachelors or Master s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Typically has 5+ years of experience in multiple IT areas and 3+ years of relevant architecture and project management experience.

Minimum of 5 years of experience consulting and delivering large-scale IT and SaaS Solutions.

Requires advanced to expert level knowledge and understanding of architecture, application design, systems engineering and integration.

Experience developing consulting engagements and the delivery of large scale SaaS solutions

Experience participating in client solutions development sessions to recommend project scope, price and phasing

Excellent understanding of SaaS architecture and concepts

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with cross-functional technical teams. The ideal candidate will possess both a technology, business, and architecture background that enables them engage at the CXO level as well as with enterprise customers and sales/field reps. He/she should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions.

Optimally, has a balanced combination of large corporate and small, entrepreneurial company background.

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects with multiple deadlines

Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify process gaps

Ability to work independently and manage priorities

Interface with customers, colleagues, management, and project stakeholders, as needed, to ensure overall project success

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