Solutions Architect

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Job Summary

Responsible for partnering with business analysts and engineers during requirements gathering and review processes.  Analyzes and translates business information and technical requirements into a comprehensive architectural blueprint.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Defines, designs, and oversees the systems and application architecture for both current and future business needs.

• Partners with infrastructure, application, and quality teams to ensure that solutions meet business requirements, are thoroughly documented, and have established processes for ongoing support and maintenance.

• Evaluates new and emerging technologies and development methodologies to identify faster, more cost-effective, and reliable solutions for both existing and proposed systems.

• Drives standardized and efficient application and infrastructure design by aligning the infrastructure roadmap with application technology strategy, hardware vendor roadmaps, and service capabilities.

• Assists in identifying emerging technologies that may positively impact the organization and supports the evaluation of their strategic fit.

• Contributes to technology strategy by providing consultative support—driving requirements gathering, compiling existing deployment plans, and synthesizing business goals with operating strategy.

Nature and Scope

• Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.

• Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process.

• May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Typically requires a BS/BA in a related discipline and generally 3+ years of relevant experience.  Certification may be required.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing high-availability application infrastructures across diverse computing platforms.

• Skilled in solution design and deployment across various projects.

• Applies architectural principles, guidelines, standards, reference architectures, patterns, and frameworks to ensure consistency and alignment with technology strategy and portfolio objectives.

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