Endava Limited
Principal Architect (Solution Architecture)
Endava Limited, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Company Description
Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.
By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.
From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters. Job Description
Architects design digital blueprints for client projects. They create scalable, efficient, and secure IT systems to ensure alignment with business goals before, during, and after development. Our Architects possess a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and strong communication skills. As a Solution Architect at Endava, you will revolutionize our clients' businesses by weaving innovative technological solutions into their operational fabric. With unparalleled technical expertise and exceptional client-facing consultation skills, you will be instrumental in conceptualizing, designing, and implementing bespoke software solutions. These solutions will tackle the most intricate business challenges while aligning perfectly with overarching strategic objectives. You will serve as the crucial link, seamlessly connecting technical teams with business stakeholders and propelling digital transformation initiatives across a diverse spectrum of industries. Responsibilities: Solution Architecture: Architect and design sophisticated software solutions of enterprise-caliber, tailored to meet the specific demands and strategic aspirations of our most prestigious clients. Incorporate frontend and backend programming technologies, SQL / NoSQL databases, on-premises / cloud infrastructure, intranet/extranet networking technologies, ensuring alignment with security and regulatory compliance standards. Workshop Leadership: Champion workshops aimed at identifying and fully understanding the intricate problem spaces faced by clients, articulating potential technology solutions with exceptional clarity and effectiveness. Software Assessments: Conduct comprehensive software assessments, creating visuals and documentation that clearly outline technical solutions and their business value. Credibility and Communication: Develop and maintain credibility across technological and non-technical domains, ensuring effective communication with both technical teams and business stakeholders. Digital Transformation Leadership: Spearhead ambitious digital transformation initiatives, guiding clients through their journey and ensuring solutions align with business objectives. Advocacy for Best Practices: Advocate for best practices within software development and architectural design, mentoring team members and fostering an environment of continuous learning. Complex Landscape Navigation: Navigate complex social and technical landscapes, making judicious decisions that balance competing interests and priorities. Qualifications
Software Application Architecture, Design & Development: Demonstrated software design and development experience using leading frontend and backend technologies, programming languages, frameworks, databases, servers, networking, cloud infrastructure, containerization, and application security. Integration: Experience in software integration utilizing technologies such as ESBs, MQs, API Gateways, and streaming/event processing software. Process: Proficiency in Agile, DevOps, TDD methodologies, and familiarity with development tools and IDEs such as Eclipse, Visual Studio, and database software. Testing: Awareness of various testing and release management practices and tools including functional testing, non-functional testing, user acceptance testing, A/B testing, and blue-green deployment. Exceptional Communication: Demonstrated exceptional abilities in written, verbal, and presentation formats, capable of articulating complex technical concepts with precision. Digital Transformation Leadership: A storied track record of leading digital transformation endeavors and architecting enterprise-level software solutions. Facilitation Expertise: Strong facilitation skills, with extensive experience in conducting workshops and engaging with stakeholder meetings. Domain-Driven Design Mastery: Expertise in domain-driven design principles and proficiency with tools relevant to software architecture, such as RAIDs, C4s, Lean Value Trees. Methodological Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in Agile, DevOps, and familiarity with development tools like Eclipse, Visual Studio, and database software. Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams across North America, forming effective partnerships with client C-level and director-level leadership. Risk Management: Proficiency in risk assessment and management, complemented by a keen commercial acumen. Educational Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent caliber of professional experience. Preferred Skills:
Negotiation Mastery: Demonstrated ability to negotiate trade-offs with both external and internal stakeholders effectively, balancing diverse requirements and expectations to achieve both project and organizational objectives. Relationship Building: A proven track record of establishing robust relationships and credibility within technology and business domains, ensuring seamless integration between technical solutions and business strategy. Strategic Planning: Significant experience in leading or contributing to the creation of product roadmaps, service blueprints, user journeys, technology roadmaps, data flow diagrams, C4 diagrams, Lean Value Trees, and build vs. buy decision matrices, highlighting a deep understanding of comprehensive project planning and execution. Leadership: Strong leadership qualities paired with a fervent passion for mentoring team members across technical and non-technical areas, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Adaptability: A flexible and adaptable approach, comfortable in making informed decisions even in scenarios with limited information, reflecting confidence and leadership. Problem-Solving: Robust problem-solving skills with an ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment across diverse teams. Analytical Expertise: Proficiency in applying analytical skills to a broad range of business challenges, leveraging data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and optimize outcomes. Creative and Innovative Thinking: Creative approach to addressing complex issues, with the capability to design solutions that are not only effective but also inventive and potentially transformative. Organizational Awareness: Deep understanding of the company's structure, culture, and dynamics, ensuring that initiatives are well-aligned with corporate goals and values. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Cross-functional and interdisciplinary awareness that fosters collaboration and integration across various departments, enhancing overall project cohesion and efficiency. Industry Insight: Familiarity with the latest industry trends, technologies, and methodologies, demonstrating a commitment to staying informed and leading in a rapidly evolving field. Facilitation and Consensus Building: Ability to facilitate collaboration among stakeholders with diverse objectives, mediating conflicts and driving consensus to achieve unified project goals. Ethical Integrity: Demonstrated ethical thinking and integrity in all solutions applied, prioritizing the client's best interest and sustainable practices. Mentorship: Capacity for mentorship and development of junior team members, guiding them in their professional growth and contributing to the enhancement of the team's overall skill set. Entrepreneurial Spirit: An entrepreneurial mindset with a strong in identifying and pursuing new opportunities for business growth and innovation. Additional Information
Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves: Finance:
Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus; Career Development:
Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership; Learning Opportunities:
Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences; Work-Life Balance:
Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme; Health:
Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps; Community:
Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations. Additional Employee Requirements
Participation in both internal meetings and external meetings via video calls, as necessary. Ability to go into corporate or client offices to work onsite, as necessary. Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer, as necessary. Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead, as necessary. Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment, as necessary. Vision abilities including close vision, toleration of fluorescent lighting, and adjusting focus, as necessary. For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, ability to lift 25 lbs, as necessary. For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, a valid driver’s license, as necessary. *If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship. Robust healthcare and benefits including Medical, Dental, vision, Disability coverage, and various other benefit options. Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Transit, and Dependent Care). Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages. Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan. 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement plan with employer match with immediately vest.
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Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.
By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.
From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters. Job Description
Architects design digital blueprints for client projects. They create scalable, efficient, and secure IT systems to ensure alignment with business goals before, during, and after development. Our Architects possess a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and strong communication skills. As a Solution Architect at Endava, you will revolutionize our clients' businesses by weaving innovative technological solutions into their operational fabric. With unparalleled technical expertise and exceptional client-facing consultation skills, you will be instrumental in conceptualizing, designing, and implementing bespoke software solutions. These solutions will tackle the most intricate business challenges while aligning perfectly with overarching strategic objectives. You will serve as the crucial link, seamlessly connecting technical teams with business stakeholders and propelling digital transformation initiatives across a diverse spectrum of industries. Responsibilities: Solution Architecture: Architect and design sophisticated software solutions of enterprise-caliber, tailored to meet the specific demands and strategic aspirations of our most prestigious clients. Incorporate frontend and backend programming technologies, SQL / NoSQL databases, on-premises / cloud infrastructure, intranet/extranet networking technologies, ensuring alignment with security and regulatory compliance standards. Workshop Leadership: Champion workshops aimed at identifying and fully understanding the intricate problem spaces faced by clients, articulating potential technology solutions with exceptional clarity and effectiveness. Software Assessments: Conduct comprehensive software assessments, creating visuals and documentation that clearly outline technical solutions and their business value. Credibility and Communication: Develop and maintain credibility across technological and non-technical domains, ensuring effective communication with both technical teams and business stakeholders. Digital Transformation Leadership: Spearhead ambitious digital transformation initiatives, guiding clients through their journey and ensuring solutions align with business objectives. Advocacy for Best Practices: Advocate for best practices within software development and architectural design, mentoring team members and fostering an environment of continuous learning. Complex Landscape Navigation: Navigate complex social and technical landscapes, making judicious decisions that balance competing interests and priorities. Qualifications
Software Application Architecture, Design & Development: Demonstrated software design and development experience using leading frontend and backend technologies, programming languages, frameworks, databases, servers, networking, cloud infrastructure, containerization, and application security. Integration: Experience in software integration utilizing technologies such as ESBs, MQs, API Gateways, and streaming/event processing software. Process: Proficiency in Agile, DevOps, TDD methodologies, and familiarity with development tools and IDEs such as Eclipse, Visual Studio, and database software. Testing: Awareness of various testing and release management practices and tools including functional testing, non-functional testing, user acceptance testing, A/B testing, and blue-green deployment. Exceptional Communication: Demonstrated exceptional abilities in written, verbal, and presentation formats, capable of articulating complex technical concepts with precision. Digital Transformation Leadership: A storied track record of leading digital transformation endeavors and architecting enterprise-level software solutions. Facilitation Expertise: Strong facilitation skills, with extensive experience in conducting workshops and engaging with stakeholder meetings. Domain-Driven Design Mastery: Expertise in domain-driven design principles and proficiency with tools relevant to software architecture, such as RAIDs, C4s, Lean Value Trees. Methodological Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in Agile, DevOps, and familiarity with development tools like Eclipse, Visual Studio, and database software. Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams across North America, forming effective partnerships with client C-level and director-level leadership. Risk Management: Proficiency in risk assessment and management, complemented by a keen commercial acumen. Educational Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent caliber of professional experience. Preferred Skills:
Negotiation Mastery: Demonstrated ability to negotiate trade-offs with both external and internal stakeholders effectively, balancing diverse requirements and expectations to achieve both project and organizational objectives. Relationship Building: A proven track record of establishing robust relationships and credibility within technology and business domains, ensuring seamless integration between technical solutions and business strategy. Strategic Planning: Significant experience in leading or contributing to the creation of product roadmaps, service blueprints, user journeys, technology roadmaps, data flow diagrams, C4 diagrams, Lean Value Trees, and build vs. buy decision matrices, highlighting a deep understanding of comprehensive project planning and execution. Leadership: Strong leadership qualities paired with a fervent passion for mentoring team members across technical and non-technical areas, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Adaptability: A flexible and adaptable approach, comfortable in making informed decisions even in scenarios with limited information, reflecting confidence and leadership. Problem-Solving: Robust problem-solving skills with an ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment across diverse teams. Analytical Expertise: Proficiency in applying analytical skills to a broad range of business challenges, leveraging data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and optimize outcomes. Creative and Innovative Thinking: Creative approach to addressing complex issues, with the capability to design solutions that are not only effective but also inventive and potentially transformative. Organizational Awareness: Deep understanding of the company's structure, culture, and dynamics, ensuring that initiatives are well-aligned with corporate goals and values. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Cross-functional and interdisciplinary awareness that fosters collaboration and integration across various departments, enhancing overall project cohesion and efficiency. Industry Insight: Familiarity with the latest industry trends, technologies, and methodologies, demonstrating a commitment to staying informed and leading in a rapidly evolving field. Facilitation and Consensus Building: Ability to facilitate collaboration among stakeholders with diverse objectives, mediating conflicts and driving consensus to achieve unified project goals. Ethical Integrity: Demonstrated ethical thinking and integrity in all solutions applied, prioritizing the client's best interest and sustainable practices. Mentorship: Capacity for mentorship and development of junior team members, guiding them in their professional growth and contributing to the enhancement of the team's overall skill set. Entrepreneurial Spirit: An entrepreneurial mindset with a strong in identifying and pursuing new opportunities for business growth and innovation. Additional Information
Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves: Finance:
Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus; Career Development:
Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership; Learning Opportunities:
Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences; Work-Life Balance:
Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme; Health:
Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps; Community:
Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations. Additional Employee Requirements
Participation in both internal meetings and external meetings via video calls, as necessary. Ability to go into corporate or client offices to work onsite, as necessary. Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer, as necessary. Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead, as necessary. Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment, as necessary. Vision abilities including close vision, toleration of fluorescent lighting, and adjusting focus, as necessary. For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, ability to lift 25 lbs, as necessary. For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, a valid driver’s license, as necessary. *If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship. Robust healthcare and benefits including Medical, Dental, vision, Disability coverage, and various other benefit options. Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Transit, and Dependent Care). Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages. Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan. 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement plan with employer match with immediately vest.
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