Enterprise Solutions Architect

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Enterprise Architect is responsible for providing technical solutions to deliver all project requirements. Ensures

that Software Architecture (SA) solutions must be efficient, effective, flexible, secure, and quality-driven. Assists

existing and potential customers with security requirements, solutions architecture, system design, and technical

project management related to the computer software used by a company. Works closely with a development team

to design software based on customer requests and oversees the work of junior solutions architects to ensure quality products and service. Handles technical pre-sales support, achieving sales goals, and providing input on solutions, structure, and growth for the business. Works with customers on feedback and strategy to complete projects that optimize client organization and overall technology direction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Serves Subject Matter Expert in providing technical solutions for the projects such as Application Architecture,

Database Architecture, Infrastructure, Integration, and any other system analysis and design needed.

● Designs and implements long-term strategic goals and short-term tactical plans to manage and maintain

existing or new technology and software.

● Provides technical direction, expertise, and assistance to stakeholders like Business Analysts and software

development teams.

● Reviews new and existing solutions designed for compliance with standards and architectural plans.

● Produces solution documents and communicates plans to stakeholders like Business Analysts and Software

Development Teams.

● Audits and ensures that project development follows the approved technical solutions.

● Handles and manages all software development requirements such as repositories, development servers, and

others

● Participates in training, design, documentation, and delivery efforts with the Project Manager.

● Leads the development in terms of solutions or methodologies.

● Assists SA team with any SA related tasks

● Participate in proposal generation; i.e. review of the requirement, designing application features and

architecture, coming up with the development estimates

● Manages SA solutions through an approval before endorsing to respective members

● Formulates initiatives to increase skills, quality & efficiency for the SA team

● Participate in process standardization and/or improvement on SA-related tasks.

● Other job-related activities that may be assigned from time to time.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

1. Communication skills: Enterprise architects should be able to effectively communicate complex technical

concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including executives, managers, and end-users.

2. Technical expertise: Enterprise architects should possess a deep understanding of technical systems and

architectures, including software, hardware, and infrastructure.

3. Problem-solving: Enterprise architects should be able to identify and solve complex problems, including

technical issues, organizational challenges, and resource constraints.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

● Education – At least graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or any related

course.

● Related Work Experience – At least Minimum 7 years of working experience in Software Development by providing

technical solutions such as system architecture, infrastructure design, and database structure.

● Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, Zachman Framework, or AWS/Azure Solutions Architect preferred

● Knowledge – In-depth knowledge in the following:

● Strong experience in software development with the ability to code at some level and knowledge of

APIs and SDKs.

● Strong experience with different software development languages like PHP, Java, Python, .NET and a

willingness to learn new technologies if needed.

● Strong experience in web service integration (SOAP, REST, JSON, XML)

● Strong experience in any integration protocols like SMPP, UCP, and HTTP, and others

● Strong experience in setting up networks, routers, switches, firewalls, SANs, servers, and operating

systems

● Strong experience in version control (e.g. SVN, GIT)

● Strong experience debugging and optimization skills

● Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

● Skills:

● Must have sound problem resolution, judgment, and decision-making.

● Must have above-average communication skills Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

● Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and with a cross-functional team.

● Ability to lead a small team and/or project

● Must be adept to work in a fast-paced environment with tight SLAs.