Solutions Architect

Client is seeking an accomplished Enterprise Architect or Solutions Architect with a broad, organization-wide architecture guidance-setting mindset. This role will lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide technology strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering innovation. The ideal candidate is a visionary thinker who combines strong strategic acumen with hands-on technical expertise, a collaborative approach, and the ability to inspire innovation across teams. This position goes beyond solution design, requiring influence on organizational strategy while driving actionable execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the ideation, design, and implementation of enterprise architecture strategies.
• Establish and maintain enterprise architecture principles, governance, patterns, and standards to guide IT initiatives.
• Continuously evaluate trends, tools, and methodologies.
• Recommend disruptive technologies that can transform business models.

Holistic Solution Architecture

• Balance high-level enterprise architecture with actionable, practical solution designs.
• Ensure seamless integration of applications, data, and processes across business functions.

Organizational Execution & Collaboration

• Work across departments to break down silos and align business needs with technical capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure execution of architectural strategies.

Governance & Risk Management

• Define and enforce architecture governance processes.
• Anticipate and address risks related to resiliency, scalability, security, and technical debt.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8–10 years of hands-on experience with Java/J2EE or Python, including ability to build prototypes/POCs.
• Deep understanding of enterprise systems, Generative AI business cases, coding assistance, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern architectural patterns (microservices, event-driven architecture).
• Strong background in data architecture, integration, analytics, and governance frameworks.
• Solid knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming and Design Patterns with practical application.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to design and implement solutions.
• Experience in ideating and scaling innovation programs and fostering IT-business alignment.
• Exceptional communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities to influence and inspire across organizational boundaries.
• 4+ years of technology leadership experience, with at least 3 years in enterprise architecture roles.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Certifications such as TOGAF, SAFe Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar.
• Experience with frameworks like ITIL, COBIT, or Lean Portfolio Management.
• Implementation-level knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI.
• Strong database skills (relational and semi-structured).
• DevOps experience including CI/CD pipeline management, containerization, and observability tools.