Senior Solution Architect IRC254982

Description

Senior Solution Architects are senior members of the Technology team and are critical to the successful delivery of technology solutions to support the various customer-facing business units. They will work collaboratively with product owners, business analysts, engineers and other team members and will be ultimately accountable for defining and designing high-quality technology solutions – built and bought – to support the commercial objectives of those businesses.

Working directly with the Chief Architect, they are jointly responsible for the definition and evolution of the Client’s End State Architecture and technology estate. On a day-to-day basis and in conjunction with other technical stakeholders they will make decisions on solution architecture and technology approach at platform, system and component level, ensuring that the delivery teams they work with take into account the full lifecycle from selection to support, and work within the framework of the End State Architecture. As seasoned experts in system design and delivery, they have deep experience in successfully designing and delivering systems in complex business domains and are by nature problem solvers and think deeply about getting things done in the right way. They will provide day-to-day mentoring and support to the more junior solution architects that they work with, challenging and guiding their work as necessary, and will likewise provide feedback and support to other team members such as engineers and product owners as necessary.

They should act as a role model for other architects and engineers that aspire to the Solution Architect role, both in terms of knowledge and behaviours. They are pragmatic, understand risk and are able to make balanced choices grounded in an understanding of the client’s business. They communicate effectively, can build relationships well, and are able to deliver difficult messages sensitively when necessary.

Requirements

● Demonstrate familiarity with developing, rolling out, enhancing and communicating solution architectures, and then leading by example to design and implement components and systems necessary to bring those architectures into practical reality

● Proven experience of requirements analysis and solution design in complex environments

●Demonstrate experience in technical architecture and solution delivery leadership, ideally across several business sectors and in organizations of comparable size and complexity to the client

● Demonstrable ability to write documentation and other artifacts necessary to deliver solutions to time, quality and budget constraints

● Provide evidence of ability to understand complex business environments and processes and to work effectively with business stakeholders to design technical architectures and solutions to deliver appropriate outcomes

● Demonstrable ability to manage, mentor, build and get the best from small and varying teams of individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills and levels of experience

● Demonstrable ability to build trust and relationships at all levels within and outside an organization like the client, providing evidence of ability to manage conflict and achieve positive outcomes – e.g. team or client/supplier conflict as necessary, including experience in resolving technical conflicts within and between teams

● Proven experience of working in a transformational, rapidly changing setting

● Experience in a mixed language, AWS-based environment

● Proven experience of data strategy and architecture

● Demonstrate evidence of ability to manage a team and multiple workloads, working calmly under pressure

● Very good written and verbal communication skills in English

● Six years of experience as a solution architect or a similar technical role

Job responsibilities

● Working with the Chief Architect, product owners, business analysts and others to ensure that the Client’s Architecture is continually developed and refined to the level necessary to provide a pragmatic framework to support the design and delivery of technology solutions to support

● Working with stakeholders such as Product Owners, Business Analysts and Technical Product Managers to understand business requirements

● Transforming those requirements into technical solutions, working within the frameworks of the Client’s End State Architecture and architecture principles and guidelines

● Documenting and communicating these solutions to stakeholders both verbally and in written form as necessary to obtain buy-in

● Supporting the selection and implementation of third-party packages or components as part of the solutions that you have designed

● Working with the engineering team to deliver the solutions as defined

● Investigating new technologies, tools and processes that might bring advantages to the client, leading proof of concept exercises where necessary

● Providing mentoring to team members as requested and required, advising on best practices, application of standards, appropriate architecture choices, communications and approach/style questions

● Working with peer Principal Solution Architects and the Chief Architect in order to coordinate cross-team dependencies and ensure the appropriate re-use of solutions across the client

 

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What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

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About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.