Solutions Architect

Cairo, Egypt

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Ref: OP758-165

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Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Cairo, Egypt

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
IT - Software & Web Development

Company Industry
IT, Software & Internet Services

Job description

Responsibilities:

Lead the requirements gathering session with the clients to analyze the as is processes and identify the to be processes and applications requirements to obtain the sign-off from the client on the developed deliverable.

Estimate the level of effort and skills/seniority required for the fulfillment of the proposal.

Develop the technical proposal to ensure total compliance with the technical aspects and review the overall proposal before submission by the presales team for further action to assure the consistency of the proposal.

Develop the overall project scope work breakdown structure, highlighting the interdependencies between the tasks and submit to the project manager.

Review the applications and technical architecture deliverables throughout development testing to ensure quality and requirement traceability.

Negotiate conflicts with relevant stakeholders regarding requirements and consolidate stakeholders' agreed actions, and the final status and decision rationale for all requirements.

Analyze the client business needs to define the required solution by segregating the solution components and their interaction and prepare and present the required documents, presentations, demos, and proof of concepts.

Act as the primary contact between the client and the implementation team to ensure proper understanding of the project requirements and scope.

Act as a primary member of the solution team to develop the solution architecture.

Prepare the end-to-end solution architecture with the support of the software architects to ensure total compliance with the sold solution and customer needs.

Review the training material and user manual and conduct package-specific training for the client.

Develop and review the statement of work (SOW) before signing.

Evaluate vendors suggested by the presales team.

Participate in initiatives and research and development.

Review and compile the compliance matrix to demonstrate the capabilities of the proposed IT platform and submit to the presales team to be complied with in the overall proposal.

Supervise, review, and approve the development of functional specifications related to the proposed applications and obtain client alignment.

Act as the technical expert on the project.

Conduct awareness sessions for the project team to explain project scope and objectives.

Review all the to be processes and applications requirement deliverables developed by the software architect to ensure technical soundness, adherence to the project scope, and meeting customer expectations.

Personal skills

Passionate about coding and taking up challenges.

Strong personal ownership and ability to set and meet high professional standards, flexible and responsive work style.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

Excellent leadership and people management skills.

Excellent command of English.

Technical skills

Advanced understanding of one of the following technologies is a plus: artificial intelligence, big data analytics, internet of things, and blockchain.

Advanced understanding of modern software development tools and methodologies.

Advanced in developing and managing large solutions.

Expert in database concepts.

Advanced customer management.

Expert business analysis.

Expert multi-tier distribution technologies.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; influencing skills and ability to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team.

Good demonstrated technical leadership.

High-level and low-level design expertise.

Expert in software sizing and planning.

Expert in multiple business domains and industries.

Advanced knowledge of ETOM.

Advanced understanding of scrum methodology.

Advanced understanding of dev-ops practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred in computer science or engineering.

About the Company

Giza Systems, a leading systems integrator in the MEA region, designs and deploys industry-specific technology solutions for asset-intensive industries such as the telecoms, utilities, oil and gas, hospitality and real estate among other market sectors. We help our clients streamline their operations and businesses through our portfolio of solutions, managed services, and consultancy practice. Our team of 1000 professionals are spread throughout the region with anchor offices in Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, Doha, Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam, Abuja, Kampala and New Jersey, allowing us to service an ever-increasing client base in over 40 countries.

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