Solution Architect - Senior

GPP Database Link

Job Summary:

Assess and apply new solution designs against defined architecture strategies, principles, policies and standards in alignment with the enterprise architecture strategies. Where current strategies and principles do not meet needs, drive changes back to Principal Solution Architect. Defines application and solution designs for specific systems in coordination with project or product teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Defines component breakdown of the system; performs functional allocation to the components; establishes interfaces between systems and among system components. Effectively applies enterprise architecture standards including styles, stacks, and patterns. Develops multiple design solutions; performs cost/benefit analysis; recommends optimized solution designs to meet business and analytic technical requirements. Defines reference architectures aligned with architecture standards and building blocks to be applied globally. Drives changes in technical architecture into solution designs. Builds strong relationships with customers and peers to effectively promote solution development using standard technologies. Maintains awareness of emerging technologies, software trends, and tools. Facilitates and supports execution of pilot and or proof of concept activities to validate technology capabilities. Analyzes infrastructure capacity and provides recommendations for emerging needs. Maintain strong relationships to deliver business value using relevant Business Relationship Management practices.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Develop and define the architecture for large-scale data management, machine learning systems, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and maintainable.
2. Ensure that the data management solutions, machine learning models and systems are optimized for performance, accuracy, and efficiency.
3. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to data scientists, data engineers & data analysts fostering best practices in machine learning and software.
4. Perform multiple Proof of Concepts ( POCs ) to evaluate solutions and include them in solution recommendation.

Experienced Required:

4 to 6 years of experience in relevant discipline.

Required Skills:

1. Expertise in ETL processes, data modeling, data integration, machine learning model management, MLOPs, DevOps. Proficiency in tools and technologies such as SQL, Python, R, Hadoop and Spark.
2. Experience in designing cloud solutions using Azure cloud platform

Nice to Have Skills:

1. Experience in Databricks, Snowflake and Neo4J. Expertise in machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).

Competencies:
Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Persuades - Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.

Strategic mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

Change Management - Applies the Cummins structured process and tool set for engaging individuals and organizations through change to achieve and sustain business results and outcomes.

Architecture System Design - Defines and develops architecture deliverables, artifacts and building blocks (e.g. conceptual models, logical models, physical network designs, etc.) by applying architecture principles through the use of an architecture development framework and methodology that enables the organization to transform its systems in a controlled manner in response to business needs.

Solution Design - Creates and defines the solution design complete with instrumentation and measurement, using industry standards and tools, version control, and build and test automation to synthesize diagrams, models and documentation in order to build a solution that meets buildability, business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.

Solution Functional Fit Analysis - Composes and decomposes a system into its component parts using procedures, tools and work aides for the purpose of studying how well the component parts were designed, purchased and configured to interact holistically to meet business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.

System Solution Architecture - Creates solution designs and patterns using the Cummins Technical Reference Model (CTRM), CLEAN standards, and existing reference patterns to maintain alignment to Cummins standards.

Project Issue and Risk Management - Manages the process to identify, assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended tools and disciplines. Drives actions to minimize, monitor and control risks and issues and to maximize the most positive outcomes possible.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent degree in relevant technical discipline, or relevant equivalent experience required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:
Intermediate experience (2-4 years) in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of architecture and design for cloud-based platforms. Knowledge of the latest trends in emerging technologies is highly preferred and includes:
- Analyzing complex business systems, industry requirements, and governance and creating solution designs from them
- Proven architecture and design experience for cloud-based platforms and enterprise applications
Intermediate experiences in the following are preferred:
- Experience with architecting and integrating enterprise systems and data
- Familiar with IoT technology
- Knowledge of Agile software development and DevSecOps