ProductLife Group is looking for an experienced Solution Architect, as member of the IT team, that analyzes what technologies are available and what software product must be developed to provide the best solution for the operational requirements coming from various business departments within PLG.
The solutions architect creates an overall strategic technical vision and proof-of-concept that will be converted as a next step into a production solution.
Once the decision is made to launch the project, the solutions architect is responsible for monitoring the process and keeping stakeholders updated and informed on the progress. Most of the time, the project involves both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and the solutions architect must make sure that each party’s needs are considered and factored into the project’s scope.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Understanding business requirements and converting them into solutions concepts by using standard market conform technology.
  • Working with stakeholders regarding their expectations and requirements, in accordance with procedures and guidelines
  • Providing recommendations and roadmaps for proposed solutions
  • Performing design, debug, and performance analysis on solutions
  • Documenting and sharing best practice knowledge for new solutions and assuring documentation and training is available.
  • Advocating for process improvements and helping develop solutions.
  • Regularly communicating new features and benefits to all stakeholders
  • Providing technical & concept leadership to a team throughout the project lifecycle
  • Developing proof-of-concept projects to validate the proposed solutions.
  • Reviewing and validating solutions designs
  • Deciding what is covered by available standard functionalities and where enhancements or workarounds are needed.
  • Supporting validation and prioritization of business demands.
  • Converting proof-of-concept solutions into production solutions by using proper project management approach.
  • Acting as interface contact for Information Systems department towards all other Business department
  • Staying up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and make recommendations on their applicability to the organization’s technology landscape.

Required technical skills:

• Proven work experience as a Solution Architect or similar role
• Proven experience in engineering and software architecture design
• Previous project management experience is advantageous.
• In-depth understanding of coding languages
• Sound knowledge of various operating systems and databases
• Efficient communication skills
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
 Advanced knowledge of:
o Microsoft infrastructure & Database Technology
o Web based Applications
o Azure & Cloud technology
• Proven analytical background.
• Advanced Office Application skills (Excel)
• Excellent communication skills are required to communicate needs with client and internal teams.
• Experience in REST API’s, ETL, and Cloud technologies

Additional experience and/or skills :

• Strong communication/interpersonal skills
• Solution, deliverables-oriented and result based.

Required education:

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, software engineering, computer science, or related field.

Required experience:

+5 years

Required languages:

  • English (Fluently spoken and technical)
  • French

 

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