Solution Architect (7-10 yrs)

Job Summary :

"ABC" seeks a talented and motivated Solutions Architect to join our Technology team. This person will draw on their technical expertise to execute cross-cutting solutions that helps integrate and scale the "ABC" technology platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of critical initiatives that will help "ABC" achieve its strategic goals and growth.

Key Roles and Responsibilities :

- Understand the capabilities of the "ABC" technology platform and design and implement solutions that will help integrate the platform and unlock scale.

- Set up a collaboration framework for internal teams to propose, communicate and execute critical technology initiatives.

- Build and maintain relationships, and create trust with internal stakeholders from the Engineering and Product organizations

- Work with senior management to prepare annual R&D programs and report progress with milestones that add value early and incrementally.

- Manage risks pre-emptively, while using metrics to drive projects forward and escalate risks to Stakeholders.

- Recommending process improvements to support growth and other internal goals.

- Communicate with all stakeholders, prepare project plans, release notes, and conduct regular governance meetings.

- Teaching and mentoring project management skills to peers, building redundancy.

Skills and Qualifications required :

- A formal degree in Computer Science or a related discipline with 7-10 years of experience in building technology solutions.

- Good understanding of distributed systems architecture, cloud development, API integrations and DevOps philosophy especially knowledge on Docker and Kubernetes.

- Programming experience in Python/Java or any similar programming language is a must

- Good understanding of working with distributed teams using Agile and Kanban.

- Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP.

- Proficiency in using Project Management and Communication tools

- Strong problem-solving skills, the ability to learn quickly, and the openness to try different tools, technologies & concepts

- The ability to be self-motivated and to think independently while being a team player