Solutions Architect

Responsibilities The Solutions Architect ensures the successful delivery of innovative and effective IT solutions to meet the organization's needs. Provide leadership and guidance to a team of solutions architects. Work closely with senior management to develop and implement strategic plans for the effective management of the presales activities and support for achieving company Sales Goals. Implement quality assurance methodologies for the creation of correct and effective IT Solutions for customers. Implement continuous improvements to the pre-sales process. Lead the design of end-to-end and complex IT solutions that align leveraging industry practices and appropriate technologies and methodologies that align with the business goals of the customers. Develop architectural blueprints and technical design documents to guide solution development and implementation. Research and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and platforms to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. Make recommendations for technology adoption based on business requirements, industry trends, and best practices. Review and evaluate the designs created by the Solutions Architect team. Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization, including business leaders, IT teams, and external partners, to understand their needs and requirements and ensure alignment with IT solutions architecture. Present and demonstrate IT solutions to clients and stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, project managers, and business stakeholders. Conduct a thorough analysis of business requirements, user needs, and technical constraints to define solution requirements and specifications. Translate business requirements into technical solutions that are scalable, reliable, and cost-effective. Identify potential risks and issues related to solution design and implementation. Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address risks and ensure project success. Lead the whole pre-sales process from gathering customer requirements, development of solutions, creation, and submission of proposals or other related documents. Ensuring compliance and alignment of solutions and products offered to project bidding requirements. Conducting proof of concepts and ensuring proper turnover of solutions design, its components, scope of work, and project assumptions to the implementation team. Establish and enforce architectural standards, policies, and best practices to maintain consistency and integrity across IT solutions. Conduct architecture reviews and guide project teams to ensure compliance with architectural guidelines. Ensure that Solutions Design that include various technological components are compatible and can work as one complete solution that will address the customer’s needs. Ensure that solutions are scalable, secure, align with the industry’s best practices, and comply with regulatory requirements. Coach and mentor team members, providing opportunities for professional growth and development and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Evaluate vendor products and services, negotiate contracts and licensing agreements, and manage vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality of solutions for the customers. Create and maintain documentation for IT solutions, including architecture diagrams, technical specifications, deployment guides, and operational procedures. Handle projects or other initiatives when assigned by the Immediate Supervisor. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. Proven experience in IT Architecture or similar roles, with a minimum of 5 years in IT architecture and design. Proven experience leading and managing teams of technical professionals. Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and architecture principles and practices. Relevant certifications are preferred (e.g., CCNA/CCNP or equivalent, Windows Server Administration, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Sophos Architect, NSE 4, VMware, Microsoft, etc.). Proficiency in a wide range of technologies and platforms, including cloud computing, virtualization, networking, security, operating systems, and databases. Solid project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex systems and design innovative solutions. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders. Strong leadership abilities, with the capacity to influence and guide technical teams towards common goals. #J-18808-Ljbffr