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Solution Architect

Duncan & Ross Consulting Doha, Qatar Posted: 27 Mar 2024

Financial

  • Salary unspecified
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Contact employer for details

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

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
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