Senior Solutions Architect – IT

Senior Solutions Architect

Typical Day in Role:
• Developing and presenting functional and technical designs.
• Solutioning and developing scripts to deliver projects.
• Leading application teams to deliver solutions.
• Creating and executing implementation plans.
• Working with technical team members within matrix environments and communicating with stakeholders on an Executive level.
• Working on project end-to-end to define procedure/processes and push changes through delivery.

Candidate Requirements/Must-Have skills:
1. 10+ years of technical experience as a Solutions Architect, demonstrating a proven track record in delivering technical solutions. Their extensive experience should also include expertise in Software/Database development and design.
2. 5+ years of experience on various protocols, scripting and programming (e.g. PowerShell, Shell Scripting, SQL Programming and Java).
3. 5+ years of experience with designing system, network, and application architectures; both cloud and hybrid technologies (e.g. Azure and GCP preferred).
4. 5+ years of experience performing root cause impact analysis and identify system interdependencies.

Nice-To-Have Skills:
• Previous exposure to the Banking Industry/Financial Services.
• Working in diverse large-scale enterprise environments.
• Working experience with MS Excel/Visio/PowerPoint.
• Certifications (PMP, TOGAF, CCNP, Cloud).
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Project management experience and ability to drive solution and delivery of project.

Soft Skills:
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills to be able to work well with technical peers and business stakeholders at different levels within the organization.
• Strong decision making, forward thinking and creative problem-solving skills to anticipate and respond quickly to technological/market influences.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as work independently or with minimal direction.

Best vs. Average Candidate:
• The ideal candidate should be well rounded, willing to wear many hats and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Clear, crisp and concise communication skills.
• Well organized and strong problem-solving skills.
• Desire to drive solution and ability to influence various levels of key stakeholders to push project results forward.

Education:
• Post-secondary degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related IT field required.