Solution Architect

As this is not a remote position, to maximize collaboration with Client division and department heads, qualified candidates must be available to work out of our corporate office in Irving, TX. Additionally, this position has growth opportunities to move into a Director or VP role as they grow and mature the Development Team.

1. Build and integrate various information applications and systems to meet client and prospect needs.
   

2. Assess the system architecture currently in place and work with technical staff to recommend solutions to improve it.
   

3. Resolve technical problems as they arise.
   

4. Design, modify, test, and implement the technical architecture.
   

5. Test and integrate program software systems to address and solve specific business problems within an organization.
   

This position reports to the Director of Operations and works closely with other Client Senior Leadership on a regular basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, and other duties may be assigned.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Determine required skill sets and grow the development team.
  

• Provide supervision and guidance to development team members.
  

• Some hands-on development.
  

• Ability to lead and manage offshore development teams and vendors.
  

• Continual research on current and emerging technologies and propose changes where needed.
  

• Inform various stakeholders about issues with the current technical solutions being implemented.
  

• Assess and report to leadership the business impact various technical choices may have.
  

• Provide updates to stakeholders on product development processes, costs and budgets.
  

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS AT Client

Model Client core values (OTCC-Ownership, Thoroughness, Communication and Closure)

Embrace Client culture, including; maintaining an open door policy of approach ability, sharing information and cascading messages from the senior leadership team

Represent team, presenting team suggestions and recommendations on processes and procedures according to organization cost, quality, and productivity goals

Recommend changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Recognize team members on accomplishments and achievement

Will make recommendations for performance evaluation, training, work allocation and problem resolution

Participate in the development of strategic goals and objectives; recommend, implement, and administer methods and procedures for sales organization

Mentor and motivate team members to enhance skill level

Communicate and meet deadlines effectively and negotiate new dates when necessary

Act timely on information to ensure your team and peers have what they need to move initiatives forward don t be a bottleneck

Maintain confidence required of leaders at Client

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor s degree in information technology or computer science is preferred.
  

• Exceptionally skilled in Microsoft Stack (Azure, SQL, .NET, C#, SSIS, ADF, Power BI) and Application Development.
  

• In-depth understanding of coding languages.
  

• Strong experience with database design and data modelling.
  

• Exposure to RDBMS & NoSQL.
  

• Exposure to mobile development technologies such as iOS, Android, Xamarin and Flutter.
  

• Working knowledge of Cloud concepts (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
  

• Exposure to Open Stack development (MEAN/MERN, Java Microservices).
  

• Sound knowledge of various operating systems and databases.
  

• Proven work experience as a Solution Architect or similar role.
  

• Previous project management experience is advantageous.
  

• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills.
  

• Detail-oriented with the ability to work at a swift pace.
  

• Regularly communicate and present relevant information to company senior management.
  

• Establish and maintain departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  

• Set and maintain goals for yourself.
  

• Proactively take the initiative and move projects forward with limited direction.
  

• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  

• Strong interpersonal skills and ease with building / establishing rapport with an array of people and teams.
  

• Professional demeanor, goal-oriented, self-motivated, creative, flexible, and adaptable to new situations.
  

• Passion for learning, trying new things, understanding what works, and quickly adjusting what does not work.
  

Benefits