The Global Technology organization is seeking a Senior level Solution Architect to engage in and lead some very exciting work.
Reporting to the Lead Solution Architect, this role will engage in the development of architecture principles, patterns, standards and reference materials.
A primary responsibility of this role will be to evangelize strategic direction and develop roadmaps to ensure alignment with overall target state vision.
This individual should have deep knowledge of Information Technology and Enterprise Architecture and experience in native Cloud hosting with particular focus on AWS and Azure services.
This role will collaborate across architecture domains (Solution, Data, Infrastructure, Security) and should have strong skills to educate and influence many partners.
Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day
In partnership with Global Technology’s Architecture leadership team and CIO teams, design, implement and maintain enterprise vision and target state architecture in alignment with architecture strategy.
Key thought leader, collaborator, and contributor, partnering across teams to help influence and drive adoption of Architecture Patterns, Reference Architecture and processes across Architecture domains (ie Solution, Data, Infrastructure, Security Architecture) and with client’s go-forward vision and strategy.
Ensure new initiatives and related projects are aligned to organization-wide target state architecture, including review and approval of key design documents.
Provide solution architecture consultation and support for initiatives and product teams; educate business and technology communities across all levels of the organization on vision, strategy, and target state architecture, including patterns, standards, trends, opportunities, and challenges.
Apply Application Portfolio Management practices; identify opportunities for modernization and rationalization for our application portfolio.
Evangelize our architecture transformation, influencing adoption of the transformation, and driving modernization goals across the enterprise.
Apply expertise in current /modern patterns and practices, across domain areas.
Study the market and industry to proactively identify tech-forward opportunities to solve complex new business and technology challenges and take advantage of the new opportunities that come with technology innovation.
The Skills & Expertise You Bring
Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Computer Science or Engineering.
At least 10+ years of technology, architecture, and leadership experience.
?Foundational Technical & Conceptual Acumen:
Strong technical knowledge of data and application development capabilities, while also having the ability to create and execute upon a clear enterprise strategic vision for target state architecture.
Transformation and modernization of legacy applications into a platform and services architecture
Extensive experience in planning, building and delivering large scale, transformational technology infrastructure and cloud initiatives in AWS and Azure, with direct accountabilities for architecture.
Deep knowledge of business processes and business and technical capabilities, preferably in financial services and asset management industry.
Knowledge of agile methodology and practices?
Modern Architecture Thought Leadership: Strong knowledge of EA and Solution Architecture frameworks and best practice with awareness of current trends for new architectural patterns and concepts and the ability to apply those patterns and trends to help achieve business-focused transformation outcomes. Influencing, Building Relationships & Communication Skills: Objective, diplomatic team player with excellent collaboration, networking, and influencing skills, as well as credibility
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Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
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