Solutions Designer, Assessments and Interactives
Charlottesville, VA - USA
Job Summary
Are you passionate about designing technology solutions that simplify complexity enhance user experiences and drive meaningful business outcomes Do you thrive on translating complex business challenges into scalable solutions that improve how organizations operate and deliver value
The Solutions Designer is responsible for designing and delivering scalable efficient and user-centered technology solutions that support CFA Institutes content publishing and learning ecosystems. This role operates as an advanced individual contributor with deep functional and technical expertise translating business needs into practical high-quality solutions across platforms workflows and services. Working closely with Product Management Software Engineering Architecture and business stakeholders the Solutions Designer contributes to the full solution lifecycle from needs assessment and concept design through implementation and continuous improvement. The role balances multiple priorities resolves complex problems and ensures solutions align with enterprise standards architectural principles and business objectives.
This position may be based in eligible jurisdictions in the United States and reports to the Head Content Technology.
What Youll Do
Solution Design & Development
Design end-to-end solutions that address business needs across content publishing and learning technology domains.
Translate functional requirements into scalable technical designs workflows integrations and system interactions.
Select appropriate approaches tools and design patterns within established architectures and platforms.
Ensure solutions are interoperable maintainable and aligned with enterprise standards and best practices.
Needs Assessment & Problem Solving
Collaborate with stakeholders to assess business needs and define solution requirements.
Analyze current-state processes systems workflows and data flows to inform solution design.
Resolve complex business and technical challenges using sound judgment and practical experience.
Escalate high-risk high-impact or highly complex issues as appropriate.
Cross-Functional Delivery
Collaborate with Product Managers Engineers Architects and business stakeholders throughout solution delivery.
Contribute to planning prioritization and execution of medium-sized initiatives and larger less complex efforts.
Coordinate dependencies across systems teams and workflows to support successful outcomes.
Communicate solution designs trade-offs risks and impacts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Lifecycle Management & Continuous Improvement
Contribute to solution lifecycle activities including design implementation testing deployment and optimization.
Analyze performance data user feedback and operational metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
Support iterative enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives across solutions and processes.
Help ensure solutions continue to meet evolving business and user needs.
Standards Best Practices & Innovation
Apply established standards frameworks and best practices in solution design and delivery.
Contribute to the evolution of tools methodologies and practices within the function.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency scalability and user experience through innovation.
Stay current with emerging technologies industry trends and domain best practices.
Guidance & Collaboration
Provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance to peers and junior team members.
Support documentation efforts and contribute reusable assets design patterns and knowledge resources.
Build strong cross-functional relationships to enable effective solution delivery and organizational success.
What Youll Bring
Bachelors degree in technology Computer Science Information Systems or related field
5 years of experience in solution design systems analysis product development or related roles
Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering technology solutions in complex environments Experience working within content publishing learning or digital platform ecosystems preferred Strong understanding of: System integration patterns (APIs microservices data flows) process modeling and workflow design. Requirements analysis and solution definition
Ability to manage multiple initiatives and balance competing priorities effectively
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate between business and technical audiences
At this time CFA Institute cannot provide sponsorship. No agencies please.
At CFA Institute we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position: Expected salary range: $106400 - $141900 per year. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience education and other factors relevant to the position. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan and a comprehensive medical benefits package.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees including health coverage generous time off competitive retirement plans flexible work options and wellbeing and development programs. You can learn more on our careers site: Working at CFA Institute Comprehensive Benefits
About CFA Institute
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About Company
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