Solutions Architect

We are seeking a strategic, tech-savvy and customer-centric Solution Architect to join our team. This role is responsible for leading the technological solution development from initiation through implementation. You'll play a key role in collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop the solution architecture to meet business needs while ensuring adherence to the overarching enterprise architecture blueprint.

Role Responsibilities

Enterprise Architecture Governance & Strategy

Align the development of RWS IT landscape according to the setout IT architectural principles and standards across the RWS organization

Participate in the forming up and execution of various RWS IT strategies

Participate in architecture reviews for new systems or changes to existing systems

Explore and evaluate technologies & solutions in pursuance of the RWS digital transformation journey

Drive the RWS Business Services Platform initiative across the different lines of business

Support proof-of-value initiatives to meet business and IT needs

Provide technical leadership to project teams in areas of solution design and application development

Perform technical design reviews and ensure enterprise-wide architectural standards are adhered to

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Engage stakeholders (i.e. project teams and business units) to ensure solution architecture is aligned with business functional and non-functional requirements

Foster strong partnerships across departments, including various customer facing business units, and operations, to support solution implementation success

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Application Development, or a related discipline.

At least 10 years of relevant experience in IT architecture, solution design, and software development.

Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions in complex, multi-domain environments.

Experience as a Solution Architect within an integrated resort or similarly complex organization is an added advantage.

Technical Knowledge

Strong practical knowledge of architecture and design patterns, including modular design, event-driven architecture, microservices, and API-led integration.

High proficiency in development platforms, frameworks, and tools such as Java, .NET Core, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and CI/CD toolchains.

Good knowledge of cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure.

Experience designing integration solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.

Good understanding of the relationship between application, integration, data, cloud, security, and infrastructure architectures.

Familiarity with project delivery methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, and SAFe.

Ability to assess technology options, develop architectural recommendations, and balance business priorities with technical considerations.

Skills

Enterprise and solution architecture

Application and integration architecture

Cloud and hybrid solution design

Architecture governance and technical design review

Software development and DevOps practices

Requirements analysis and solution evaluation

Technical risk and dependency management

Stakeholder engagement and facilitation

Clear written and verbal communication

Strong planning and organizational abilities

Collaborative and proactive working style

Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.

Strong organizational and time-management abilities

Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate across business and technology teams

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