Solution Architect

Job description

- To apply advanced methodologies for the analysis and design of solutions by translating client business requirements into technical solutions in the digital domain ensuring recommending and modern digital technology and adapt technologies as per customers' business requirements.

- Architect and design digital solutions that fulfill the customer's ambitions for digitalization and digital transformation.

- 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 submitting 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 PoCs.

- Act as the primary contact with the client in the technical aspect while designing the solution and act as the reference for the implementation team during the implementation.

- Lead the implementation activity whenever needed, especially for rapid delivery solutions.

- Prepare the end-to-end solution architecture with the support of the software architects to ensure total compliance with the offered 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 in collaboration with the pre-sales team.

- Participate in initiatives and R&D if needed.

- Review and compile the compliance matrix to demonstrate the capabilities of the proposed IT platform and submit to the presales team for compliance 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 and resolve any issues if raised.

- 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.

- 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

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Engineering preferred.

- A minimum of 12 years of related experience.

- 3 or more years of experience writing code such as Java, C, C++, C#, VB.Net; databases like SQL Server or Oracle; and testing tools. Experience of multiple full release cycles.

- 3 or more years in developing solution architecture.

- Advanced understanding of modern software development tools and methodologies.

- Advanced in developing and managing large solutions.

- Expert in database concepts.

- Expert in multi-tier distribution technologies.

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

- 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.

- Digital acumen and well familiarity with modern digital solutions.

- Passionate about designing solutions and doing necessary customization in collaboration with the team or independently to fulfill customer requirements.

Education

- B.Sc. of Engineering, Computer Science