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Solution Architect

Wipro Limited

3.7

based on 50.2k Reviews

8-12 years

Kolkata

Solution Architect

Wipro

posted 4hr ago

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Flexible timing

Key skills for the job

Quality Assurance Talent Management Performance Management

Job Description

The purpose of the role is to create exceptional architectural solution design and thought leadership and enable delivery teams to provide exceptional client engagement and satisfaction.

Do
1.Develop architectural solutions for the new deals/ major change requests in existing deals

Creates an enterprise-wide architecture that ensures systems are scalable, reliable, and manageable.
Provide solutioning of RFPs received from clients and ensure overall design assurance
Develop a direction to manage the portfolio of to-be-solutions including systems, shared infrastructure services, applications in order to better match business outcome objectives
Analyse technology environment, enterprise specifics, client requirements to set a collaboration solution design framework/ architecture
Provide technical leadership to the design, development and implementation of custom solutions through thoughtful use of modern technology
Define and understand current state solutions and identify improvements, options & tradeoffs to define target state solutions
Clearly articulate, document and sell architectural targets, recommendations and reusable patterns and accordingly propose investment roadmaps
Evaluate and recommend solutions to integrate with overall technology ecosystem
Works closely with various IT groups to transition tasks, ensure performance and manage issues through to resolution
Perform detailed documentation (App view, multiple sections & views) of the architectural design and solution mentioning all the artefacts in detail
Validate the solution/ prototype from technology, cost structure and customer differentiation point of view
Identify problem areas and perform root cause analysis of architectural design and solutions and provide relevant solutions to the problem
Collaborating with sales, program/project, consulting teams to reconcile solutions to architecture
Tracks industry and application trends and relates these to planning current and future IT needs
Provides technical and strategic input during the project planning phase in the form of technical architectural designs and recommendation

Collaborates with all relevant parties in order to review the objectives and constraints of solutions and determine conformance with the Enterprise Architecture
Identifies implementation risks and potential impacts

2.Enable Delivery Teams by providing optimal delivery solutions/ frameworks

Build and maintain relationships with executives, technical leaders, product owners, peer architects and other stakeholders to become a trusted advisor
Develops and establishes relevant technical, business process and overall support metrics (KPI/SLA) to drive results
Manages multiple projects and accurately reports the status of all major assignments while adhering to all project management standards
Identify technical, process, structural risks and prepare a risk mitigation plan for all the projects
Ensure quality assurance of all the architecture or design decisions and provides technical mitigation support to the delivery teams
Recommend tools for reuse, automation for improved productivity and reduced cycle times
Leads the development and maintenance of enterprise framework and related artefacts
Develops trust and builds effective working relationships through respectful, collaborative engagement across individual product teams
Ensures architecture principles and standards are consistently applied to all the projects
Ensure optimal Client Engagement
Support pre-sales team while presenting the entire solution design and its principles to the client
Negotiate, manage and coordinate with the client teams to ensure all requirements are met and create an impact of solution proposed
Demonstrate thought leadership with strong technical capability in front of the client to win the confidence and act as a trusted advisor

3.Competency Building and Branding

Ensure completion of necessary trainings and certifications
Develop Proof of Concepts (POCs),case studies, demos etc. for new growth areas based on market and customer research
Develop and present a point of view of Wipro on solution design and architect by writing white papers, blogs etc.
Attain market referencability and recognition through highest analyst rankings, client testimonials and partner credits
Be the voice of Wipros Thought Leadership by speaking in forums (internal and external)
Mentor developers, designers and Junior architects in the project for their further career development and enhancement
Contribute to the architecture practice by conducting selection interviews etc

4.Team Management

Resourcing
- Anticipating new talent requirements as per the market/ industry trends or client requirements
- Hire adequate and right resources for the team
Talent Management
- Ensure adequate onboarding and training for the team members to enhance capability & effectiveness
- Build an internal talent pool and ensure their career progression within the organization
- Manage team attrition
- Drive diversity in leadership positions
Performance Management
- Set goals for the team, conduct timely performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to own direct reports
- Ensure that the Performance Nxt is followed for the entire team
Employee Satisfaction and Engagement

Lead and drive engagement initiatives for the team
Track team satisfaction scores and identify initiatives to build engagement within the team

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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3.4

Rating based on 63 Solution Architect reviews

Anonymous · Technology / IT in Bangalore / Bengaluru

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During my five-year tenure at the company, I have consistently observed a strong emphasis on job security, which is a commendable aspect of the organization. While other aspects may be considered average in comparison to other service-based companies, the focus on job security stands out as a significant advantage.

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