Solution Architect

Define the architecture of a solution elaborated in a program or a project leveraging existing patterns. Contribute to the development of architectural standards, and the direction and design of architecture for a business or technical domain. Contribute to efforts to elaborate and communicate the architecture of the given domain and/or develop architectural solutions for projects and programs. Engage with multiple stakeholders (architecture/infrastructure/vendor partners) medium to large-sized complexity of projects. Skilled in multiple technology areas and multiple business focuses. Drive successful execution based on agreed solution architecture design while managing complexities of multiple solution components and coordinating across diverse stakeholder groups.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize architecture patterns to suggest the most adequate utilization of technical platforms in support of the holistic solution architecture design.
• Maintain and evolve architecture tools and platforms, principles, policies, and standards.
• Engage internal and vendor project teams to explain proposed architecture and ensure technical governance of implementation.
• Identify the needs and requirements of the clients to design effective and efficient IT solutions.
• Develop architecture blueprints and detailed documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and support to software development teams.
• Ensure all solutions adhere to enterprise standards and IT principles.
• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to existing architectural systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information technology discipline. An advanced degree and related accreditation a plus.
• At least 10+ years of IT experience in a highly qualified function including experience as technology & solution architect and application designer in the Commercial IT.
• English Business Level.
• Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry.

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