Solution Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design: Develop comprehensive architectural designs for enterprise solutions that align with business goals, scalability requirements, and technical standards. Create architectural blueprints, diagrams, and documentation to communicate design concepts effectively.
• Requirement Analysis: Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, functional specifications, and technical constraints. Translate requirements into actionable plans and technical specifications.
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and platforms to identify opportunities for innovation and optimization within solution architectures. Make recommendations for technology adoption based on feasibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• System Integration: Design and oversee the integration of disparate systems, applications, and data sources to ensure seamless interoperability and data flow. Develop integration strategies and implement middleware solutions where necessary.
• Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks, scalability issues, and security vulnerabilities within solution architectures. Develop strategies for optimization, performance tuning, and security hardening to ensure optimal system performance and resilience.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, project managers, and business analysts, to drive the successful delivery of solutions. Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members.
• Risk Management: Assess technical risks associated with solution architectures and develop mitigation strategies to address potential vulnerabilities or failures. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in solution architecture. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, scalability, and security of existing solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience (10 years) working as a Solution Architect or in a similar role within the IT industry.
• In-depth knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, methodologies, and best practices (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, distributed systems using cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership abilities with a demonstrated track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver successful solutions on time and within budget.
• Utilities project experience is a big plus
• Vertical Technology