Solution Architect

For one of the Top IT services company based out of Bangalore

a.       Job Information:

·         Solution Architect maintains knowledge of and apply industry best practices for architecture, participates in cross-functional component architecture teams, and develops future architecture and technology migration plans.

·         Evaluates and selects from existing and emerging technologies the options best fitting business and IT strategic needs

·         Leads complex projects/issues that require in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments. 

b.      Roles & responsibilities:

·         Accountable for the creation of Solution Architecture Package at the conception (SAP 1) and Logical (SAP 2) phases of initiatives. 

·         Has an expert knowledge of integration solutions and communicates with business owners, peers and the technical delivery staff. 

·         Collaborates with peers to ensure that the proposed solution is consistent with other designs and appropriately leverages synergies across efforts.

·         Integrates existing infrastructure with new applications by selecting the technology that provides the best solution for business needs. 

·         Responsible for design of applications based on business need and integration and reviews SAP deliverables at the solution review board.  Participates as a member in peer reviews of SAP deliverables.

·         Taking architectural and design decisions (knowledge of Design patterns, Application patterns etc) and create, deliver associated artifacts.

·         Defining the architecture and overall solution design of large/complex projects based on different  principles ( SOA, n-tier, client/server etc)

·         Designing the project that uses multiple technologies like security, portals, integration, Reporting, Database (RDBMS – Oracle & SQL/OLAP) etc.

c.       Qualification:

·         BE/MCA

·         Certificate in Architectural frameworks will be added advantage

d.      Minimum Experience:

·         7-9  years or equivalent experience

e.      Must Have:

·         Extensive experience in developing technical architectures with knowledge of information systems, spanning at least two to four component architectures. 

·         Extensive experienced in translating business strategies, across several business units, into effective solutions.

·         Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle with full life cycle experience and understanding of design patterns and their application at all levels (conceptual, logical and physical). 

·         Experience in two or more of the following:  UML, SOA, Security, Data/Infomatics, business Rule Engines/workflow.

f.        Soft Skills:

·         Excellent written, verbal and presentations skills.

·         Facilitation, Mentoring, and Negotiation skills.

·         Experience documenting business processes.

·         Experience documenting business requirements.

·         Problem solving and Critical thinking skills.

·         Strong leadership abilities, including an assertive yet collaborative personality, to affect change across multiple organizations.