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Principal Solutions Architect

What you will do

Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic leadership in defining the architectural direction for the organization. Guide the development of overarching architectural principles, standards, and roadmaps.

Management of Solution Architects: Manage and lead the work of Solution Architects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and priorities. Provide mentorship, coaching, and support to foster professional growth and development.

Architectural Oversight: Oversee the architectural design and implementation of solutions across projects and initiatives. Ensure adherence to architectural principles, standards, and best practices.

Collaboration with Stakeholders: Collaborate with senior stakeholders to understand business needs and requirements. Translate business objectives into architectural strategies and solutions.

Technology Evaluation: Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to inform architectural decisions. Assess the potential impact on the organization’s technical landscape and recommend appropriate courses of action.

Risk Management: Identify architectural risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies to address them. Ensure that architectural decisions support the organization’s risk management objectives.

Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in architectural processes, practices, and capabilities. Champion initiatives to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and innovation within the architectural function.

What we expect from you

To excel in this role, we expect you to have

• Define and communicate the architectural vision, strategy, and roadmap for the organization.
• Lead the development and implementation of architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Provide guidance and direction to Solution Architects to ensure consistency and alignment with organizational goals.
• Evaluate and approve architectural designs and solutions proposed by Solution Architects.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to prioritize architectural initiatives and investments.
• Monitor and assess the impact of architectural decisions on the organization’s overall performance and success.
• Drive collaboration and knowledge sharing across architectural teams and other stakeholders.

How you will work

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

• Hard Skills:

  • Deep understanding of architecture methodologies (e.g., TOGAF) and best practices
  • Extensive experience in architecting complex solutions across multiple domains
  • Proficiency in evaluating and selecting technologies, platforms, and frameworks
  • Strong knowledge of cloud computing, microservices, and other modern architectural paradigms
  • Expertise in risk management, governance, and compliance

• Soft Skills:

  • Leadership and management skills, including team building, motivation, and empowerment
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make sound decisions
  • Collaborative and inclusive approach, with a focus on building consensus and driving results
  • Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic and evolving environment

With whom

As a Principal Architect, you will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, Solution Architects, and other cross-functional teams to drive architectural excellence and alignment with organizational goals. You will provide leadership and guidance to ensure the successful execution of architectural initiatives and the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet business needs and objectives.