Lead Solution Architect

Company: ITS - Integrated Talent Strategies
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to work in the Cleveland, Ohio area for a hybrid role 3 days in the office 2 days remote. - This is a direct hire position that offers a variety of great benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.#LI-RS1Job DescriptionABOUT THE ROLE:

• The Lead Solution Architect role is responsible for providing technical leadership to cross-functional teams in -the design and implementation of comprehensive system/product architectures that effectively integrate with -the overall infrastructure and support key business objectives. The incumbent will be responsible for -evaluating program or project challenges, creating conceptual and logical architectural designs that alleviate -challenges, and providing technical guidance in implementing those designs. This will require collaborating with -cross-functional teams to resolve system design weaknesses, ensuring high-quality performance and -maintainability of the specific hardware and software systems. The Incumbent will ensure that solution -architectures align with the overall Enterprise Architecture and meet business requirements. -ResponsibilitiesWHAT THE ROLE WILL DO:
  • Provide expert guidance in designing and implementing highly complex, integrated frameworks, tech-stacks, -systems, and platforms that align with and drive the organization's IT strategy and business objectives
  • Lead and oversee the entire process of developing application components and integrations, ensuring all -solutions align with the business objectives, enterprise architecture, and performance goals
  • Develop and implement best practices and standards for processes and technical specifications related to -hardware and software compatibility, system interfaces, and business application prototypes
  • Lead the effort to continuously research and analyze industry trends and emerging technologies to inform -architectural decisions
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional teams, including software developers, -business analysts, enterprise architects, and product managers to ensure the successful adoption of industry-leading design and architecture practices
  • Provide strategic direction on the development of architectural frameworks, patterns, and standards used across -multiple products or systems
  • Provide technical expertise in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of next-generation technical -initiatives, while also offering guidance as complex technology issues arise
  • Lead the technical evaluation of new solutions to ensure alignment with existing frameworks and standards -defined across the organization -
  • Champion and guide the extended team to adopt and implement leading-edge design and architect practices
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration among a diverse range of stakeholders across the business to ensure that -product and solution design align with architectural principles, policies, standards, and frameworksQualificationsEducation
    • Required
      • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of experience in experience in IT
      • Preferred
        • Expert-level architecture certification (e.g., TOGAF, CISSP) - Skills and Experience
          • 8+ years of experience in IT or a solution architecture role
          • Proven experience in designing complex hardware and software solutions for large-scale IT systems
          • Expertise in collaborating, communication, and presenting with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact business solutions
          • Extensive knowledge of modern architectural patterns, frameworks, and industry best practices
          • Expertise with cloud computing, data center operations, network design, and security best practices
          • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to innovate and think creatively
          • Experience with retail business processes, which may include, Point of Sale, eCommerce, Order Management, and Merchandise Management.
          • Experience with Point of Sale and Order Management software applications, which may include, Oracle Retail Xstore, IBM Sterling Order Management, or the like.
          • Experience designing technology solutions using application containers within an edge computing architecture.Technical Skills -
            • Cloud Technologies & Platforms
            • Programming Languages
            • Web Services & APIs, including Microservices and SOA
            • Data Analysis
            • Architecture Governance & Standards
            • Prompt Engineering
            • Data Warehousing & ETL Processes
            • Solution Architecture Patterns
            • Software Development Lifecyle (SDLC) Methodology
            • Emerging Technologies and Automation Tools
            • Software Testing & Quality Assurance Methodologies & Tools
            • Business Strategy Development
            • Change ManagementAbout Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) - -ITS is an international recruiting and staffing firm specializing in Engineering, Technical and Professional positions. - Founded in 1984 as a subsidiary of an engineering firm, ITS continues to remain a strategic partner for the job seeker. - - -Our clients include some of the largest and most respected architectural, engineering, and manufacturing companies in business today. - Our ability to offer a wide range of services, and the flexibility to adjust to the changing needs of our clients, has allowed us to maintain a solid reputation for 40 years. - - -

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