Solutions Architect (E5957) (Information Technology)

Job Summary
The Solution Architect is responsible for defining and overseeing the technical architecture, strategy, and implementation of scalable web solutions. This role ensures that web applications are secure, efficient, and optimized for performance while aligning with business objectives and user experience goals.
The architect collaborates closely with development teams, product managers, UX/UI designers, and stakeholders to design robust web platforms that integrate modern front-end and back-end technologies. Additionally, the role requires expertise in cloud-based solutions, API integrations, and responsive design to ensure seamless functionality across devices and platforms.
The role typically reports to an IT Director or above and does not have any direct reports. This position works without supervision and makes recommendations on technical solutions and vendor selections.


Key Responsibilities

• Product-Centric Technical Strategy & Architecture:
• Define and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures aligned with product goals.
• Ensure technical decisions support long-term product viability, adaptability, and market competitiveness.
• End-to-End Product Lifecycle Enablement:
• Lead solution development and implementation within agile POD teams, ensuring continuous iteration and improvement.
• Oversee technical roadmaps, balancing innovation with product stability and performance.
• Enterprise Integration within POD Frameworks:
• Collaborate with other teams to design seamless integrations between cloud platforms, APIs, third-party services, and internal applications.
• Ensure interoperability within the product ecosystem, driving efficiency, automation, and scalability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Agile Execution:
• Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, engineers, shared services and business stakeholders to define solutions within each POD.
• Translate product requirements into technical strategies, ensuring alignment with market demands.
• Cloud & Security-Driven Architecture for Products:
• Coordinate cloud-native solutions ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and data security.
• Design compliance-driven architecture, ensuring regulatory adherence for product security and user data protection.
• Performance Optimization & Scalable Product Delivery:
• Establish performance benchmarks, optimization strategies, and scaling solutions for high-traffic applications.
• Define methodologies for load balancing, caching, and distributed computing to support product growth.
• Agile & DevOps Enablement within PODs:
• Drive CI/CD best practices, ensuring rapid deployment cycles and minimizing downtime.
• Promote automated testing, infrastructure as code (IaC), and continuous monitoring to support product agility.
• Technical Leadership & Product Team Empowerment:
• Mentor POD teams, guiding engineers in best practices, technology adoption, and architecture decisions.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within product teams.
• Governance, Compliance & Risk Management for Products.
• Ensure solutions align with industry standards, compliance requirements, and best practices in security and sustainability.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with product scaling and technology decisions.

Travel Information

• 0-5% Domestic

Additional Responsibilities

• Strong technical vision and ability to align product architecture with business objectives.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking to drive innovation and optimize performance.
• Expertise in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and engineers.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, ensuring seamless technical implementation and decision-making.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and related technologies.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages .
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience A Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, or other related technical degree is required. An advanced degree in these areas or an MBA is preferred. Req
• Master's or other advanced degree An advanced degree in these areas or an MBA is preferred. Pref

Work Experience

• 10-15 years 15+ years of demonstrated experience delivering and supporting business solutionsAt least 5+ years in a leadership role guiding product development and architecture decisions.Proven track record of delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance technology solutions. Req

Licenses and Certifications

• Additional certifications in Cloud Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or Agile Development are highly valued. Pref

Skills and Requirements

• Strong technical vision and ability to align product architecture with business objectives.Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking to drive innovation and optimize performance.Expertise in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and engineers.Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, ensuring seamless technical implementation and decision-making.Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and related technologies.Proficiency in one or more programming languages .Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Other Requirements:
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