AVP - Solution Specialist - Node.js/SQL (5-8 yrs)

Solutions Architect

Primary purpose of the role :

- The Solution Architect's role is to strategically design and deploy business solutions that support customer needs and achieve customer goals. In our case, customers are primarily banks but it could also be brands or internal teams as well.

- The Solution Architect understands business challenges, translates them into requirements, defines an approach, and leads the project team to successfully implement the solution. 

- Someone in this role works with business and technology teams to ensure alignment and success for customers, and also provides pre-sales and business development support. 

- The Solution Architect provides technical leadership and guidance to customers as a subject matter expert and provides internal leadership to project and crossfunctional teams within the organisation.

Key accountabilities :

- Review, interpret and respond to detailed business requirements specifications (BRS) to ensure alignment between customer expectations and current or future capability of Alpha platform.

- Provide input to the strategic direction of technology investments to assist in the development of the enterprise architecture and maximise the return on technology investment Within the agreed enterprise architecture, define and design technology solutions to assist the business in meeting their business objectives 

- Develop, test and implement technology solutions and report on delivery commitments to ensure solutions are implemented as expected and to agreed timeframes

- Work with business teams to create technical requirements and prioritize projects to bring tangible value to business but also harden infrastructure and deliver within time and scope Proactively work with IT Operations, Prod Support, and Risk/Compliance to ensure delivered systems are high quality, monitored, and comply with all necessary regulations and audit requirements

Key challenges Identify system, infrastructure and project interdependencies and balance competing demands to ensure project deliverables are achieved

Qualifications and Experience :

- 2+ years of progressive leadership in software development

- 8+ years of software development experience Proficient knowledge in NodeJS, Angular, SQL, Scala, JSON, Python, Object-Oriented Design concepts

- Experience developing web services Knowledge in performance tuning queries and database systems

- Solid knowledge of optimization, concurrency, scale-up vs scale-out, replication, encryption, security, etc. 

- Experience in the marketing or advertising fields and familiarity with pricing models, audience and engagement data is a huge plus 

Education and Qualifications : Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science equivalent relevant experience. MBA or Master of Science Degree a plus.

- Communication and Cognitive Abilities You express yourself and articulate your ideas clearly, thoroughly, and respectfully, listen the same way, and do both across the org chart without fear 

- Ability to take abstract ideas, formulate an actionable strategy, and execute on time and on scope Ability to adapt to and drive change as business direction evolves 

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities High performer in a fast-paced environment with short delivery times

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required Self-starter ability to drive projects forward with limited oversight

Reporting Manager :

- Inform reporting manager about the agreed changes to Alpha platform's architecture - Escalate issues, keep informed, advise and receive instructions

Technology Team :

- Work collaboratively to contribute to achieving multiple team's business outcomes

 - Participate in meetings to obtain the work group perspective and share information

Customers (Primarily Banks) :

- Resolve and provide solutions to issues - Develop and document solution requirements

External :

Vendors / Suppliers :

- Evaluate options for solutions and services - Incorporate external requirements and features in solution designs

- Both leads from the front but also support and enable autonomy and growth, knows when which is needed Action oriented and accountable Strong critical thinking and analytical skills Consensus builder