Role Overview:
The Solution Architect is a senior technical leadership role responsible for driving architectural strategy and solution design for complex enterprise initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of enterprise IT landscapes, emerging technologies, and the ability to bridge business and technical needs to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Architectural Design and Strategy:
- Define, design, and implement robust, scalable, and secure solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Lead the architectural direction for enterprise transformation initiatives, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Develop roadmaps for technology adoption and system modernization.
Enterprise Transformation Leadership:
- Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, and technology teams to define requirements and align solutions with organizational goals.
- Enable digital transformation by integrating cloud-native, AI-driven, and data-centric architectures.
- Assess current technology landscapes and recommend improvements for better agility and efficiency.
Technology Evaluation and Integration:
- Evaluate and recommend modern tools, platforms, and frameworks to support transformation efforts.
- Ensure seamless integration of new solutions into existing ecosystems.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
- Act as a technical advisor to project managers, delivery teams, and business leaders.
- Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to drive cohesive solution delivery.
- Ensure stakeholder alignment on architectural decisions and trade-offs.
Governance and Standards:
- Establish and enforce architectural best practices, standards, and guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security, data protection, and regulatory requirements.
Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing:
- Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
- Conduct workshops, knowledge sessions, and technical reviews to upskill teams and promote collaboration.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Technical Expertise:
- Broad understanding of enterprise IT architectures, including cloud, microservices, APIs, and DevOps practices.
- Experience with enterprise platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Proficiency in designing and implementing data-driven solutions, including Big Data and AI/ML integrations.
- Expertise in system integration patterns, middleware, and API management (e.g., Mulesoft, Apigee).
- Strong command of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Methodologies and Frameworks:
- Knowledge of Agile and DevOps practices and their role in enterprise transformation.
- Experience with TOGAF or similar architectural frameworks is a plus.
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive consensus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in delivering large-scale enterprise transformation projects across diverse industries.
- Knowledge of security and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).
- Certification in architecture or cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert).
Interested candidates can email their updated resume to careers@crewkraftorz.com.
