Principal Solution Architect
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Job Summary
The Solution Architecture team within IT Delivery defines governs and communicates end-to-end business and technical solution designs for IFS. The team acts as a bridge between business capability requirements and technical implementation ensuring that all solutions align with enterprise architecture principles design integrity and scalability.
We drive global architecture governance ensuring consistency and interoperability across domains and geographies. Our architects collaborate closely with Business Systems Analysts Developers and Product Owners to translate business needs into robust future-proof solutions that enable IFS to deliver value efficiently and sustainably.
Through strategic guidance design authority and cross-functional collaboration the Solution Architecture team plays a critical role in shaping the future of IFSs IT landscape and supporting the companys digital transformation journey.
Our Principal Solution Architects lead the definition governance and delivery of enterprise-scale solution architectures across multiple domains. They ensure alignment between business strategy and technology execution act as design authority across regions and drive continuous improvement of global architecture governance.
Key Responsibilities
Global Architecture Governance
- Lead definition and enforcement of global solution architecture standards and frameworks.
- Act as design authority across domains ensuring consistency scalability and security.
- Represent Solution Architecture in governance councils and steering committees.
- Align architecture strategy with global business priorities and technology roadmaps.
Solution Leadership & Delivery
- Drive design of complex cross-domain solution architectures for major initiatives.
- Review and validate technical solutions to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture.
- Partner with delivery teams to guide implementation through to successful deployment.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence technology strategy and investment decisions.
- Work closely with Product Owners Developers and Analysts across geographies.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to project and domain leaders on design decisions and standards.
Mentoring & Capability Development
- Mentor Solution Architects and Analysts building architecture capability across the organization.
- Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives and architecture communities of practice.
- Contribute to development of reusable design patterns and reference architectures.
Skills & Competencies
General Competencies
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with strategic and systems thinking ability.
- Strong leadership and collaboration across global cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills including executive-level influence.
- Deep understanding of IT security data integration scalability and governance principles.
Role-Specific Technical Skills
- Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF Zachman).
- Strong understanding of ERP and IFS Cloud architecture.
- Proficiency in integration design cloud deployment models and API frameworks.
Qualifications :
Education:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in IT Computer Science or related field.
Certifications:
- TOGAF ITIL or equivalent enterprise architecture certification preferred.
Experience Requirements:
- 8 years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture roles.
- Proven track record leading global architecture initiatives and governance programs.
- Experience influencing and guiding design across multiple business domains.
Additional Information :
We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community we drive innovation strengthen connections and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
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- Cloud
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- Windows
- Project managements
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- Infrastructure
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- JQuery
- Java
- Computer Engineering
- Solutions design
- Technical Solutions
- Analytics
About Company
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