Solutions Architect at Roamtech

Position Summary:

• The Solutions Architect will play a pivotal role in shaping our technology landscape by designing and implementing high-quality technical solutions that meet business requirements and align with our strategic direction. Reporting directly to the Head of Technology, this individual will bridge the gap between complex business problems and technology solutions, ensuring that the systems and applications deployed enhance business efficiency and capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Technology to define and deliver technical solutions that align with the company's strategic goals.
• Translate business requirements into system, application, and process designs.
• Translate requirements into functional design documents and review and critique both functional and technical designs.
• Champion the adherence to the SDLC process across the engineering team.
• Help validate software cost estimates by reviewing software requirements and WBS estimates.
• Track and document requirements for enterprise development projects and enhancements (e.g. architectural functional requirements)
• Provide input to the strategic direction of technology investments to assist in the development of the enterprise architecture and maximize the return on technology investment.
• Identify and evaluate suitable technologies to solve existing business challenges, focusing on scalability, security, and efficiency.
• Design, develop, and oversee the implementation of end-to-end integrated systems.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the company’s technology and information systems.
• Assist in the development of solution architecture (both tactical and strategic,) dataarchitecture, and identity architecture to fully manage/support enterprise needs, services, systems, and technology management.
• Plan, design, and execute the integration of new technology into existing systems, including the migration of platforms and applications.
• Provide technical leadership and support to software development teams, guiding them in the implementation of the solutions you design.
• Ensure the architectural solutions met all technical and operational requirements, including scalability, maintainability, security, reliability, and performance.
• Create and maintain documentation for solutions architecture, design processes, and testing procedures.
• Act as a liaison between the technical and non-technical departments within the organization.
• Keep abreast of emerging technology trends and IT best practices, recommending innovations that can enhance the company's effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in solutions architecture, with a strong portfolio of designing and implementing technology solutions.
• Strong understanding of coding languages (e.g., PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, Java, Node.js) and experience with various operating systems and databases.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with IT infrastructure, cloud development, and designing for an API & Micro- services centric environment.
• Experience with data architecture design and implementation of different database engines.
• Experience in developing technology strategies and translating the roadmap into tactical implementable steps.
• Ability to mentor and guide team members in architectural principles and standards.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with product and project management.

Reporting Lines:

Reports directly to: Head of Technology
Key Performance Indicators and accountabilities for the position:

• Quality and timeliness of technology solutions delivered.
• Alignment of solutions with business needs and strategic objectives.
• Effectiveness in communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribution to the improvement of the IT department’s operational efficiency.
• The preservation of commercial and company secrets as pertains to the Solutions Architect role.
• Proper functioning of the developed software products.