Job Title: Enterprise Platform Solution Architect

Job Type: Hybrid

Job Summary:

The Enterprise Platform Solution Architect plays a pivotal role in shaping and driving the technological landscape, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enabling digital transformation initiatives. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of architectural patterns, principles, and frameworks, coupled with proficiency across various technology platforms, infrastructure, databases, and security protocols. The incumbent will provide strategic technical leadership, influencing decision-making processes to enhance our architectural practices and support overarching business goals.

Responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning:

• Develop high-level and detailed solution architecture designs, encompassing technical specifications and implementation strategies.
• Assume accountability for technical decisions, documentation, and direction, ensuring alignment with established architectural standards.
• Spearhead the development of solutions based on the Reference Digital Integration Layer, facilitating seamless integration across various enterprise applications and data systems.
• Design Microservices Technology platforms with a focus on reusability and scalability.
• Conduct proof-of-concept and pilots to explore innovative digital transformation trends and incorporate them into our technology strategy.
• Ensure the security, scalability, and reliability of technology solutions, conducting gap, risk, and impact analyses.
• Collaborate with IT/technology stakeholders to optimize operational impact and reduce total cost of ownership for IT capabilities.
• Continuously assess and enhance the technology architecture, driving improvements and recommending innovative solutions.

Acquisition & Deployment:

• Monitor and manage the performance of deployed technologies, adhering to service level agreements.
• Independently prototype and develop technical documentation and standard operating procedures for new technologies.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with technology deployments, ensuring compliance with security protocols.

Operational Management:

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, implementing metrics to measure the effectiveness of the technology architecture.
• Develop cybersecurity strategies to safeguard the organization from internal and external threats.
• Oversee the seamless integration of new technology solutions with existing systems and processes.
• Evaluate and refine operational processes to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk.

Incidental Functions:

• Participate in knowledge-sharing forums and committees to promote best practices and drive technical improvements.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance the technical skills of team members and stakeholders.
• Contribute to talent management processes, including hiring, mentoring, and talent development initiatives.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 10+ years of IT experience, with a focus on solution architecture and architectural frameworks.
• Proficiency in Java/Spring Boot or similar platforms in a service-oriented environment.
• Strong technical background in key technology platforms, infrastructure, database management, and security protocols.
• Experience with containers and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Enterprise) in public/hybrid cloud models.
• Extensive experience in Microservices, event-based integration, and data management.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with DevOps and Agile engineering practices.
• Experience with routing and messaging tools/patterns.
• Agile product development experience utilizing Scrum or Kanban.
• Exposure to Agile tools and methodologies.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build trust-based relationships at all organizational levels.
• Customer-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional solutions.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications expected of the Enterprise Platform Solution Architect. It is subject to change and does not encompass all duties. All employees are expected to uphold positive work habits, contribute to continuous improvement, and adhere to organizational values. Email resumes, cover letters and inquiries to luke@emeraldresourcegroup.com.

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