Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect Years of Experience: 12-15 years Location- Pleasanton, CA (3 days- Onsite Mandatory) - Local to CA in drivable distance Key Responsibilities: Architectural Strategy and Planning: • Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework that aligns with the organization's business strategy. • Work with the IT architecture review board and ensure architectural governance across the organization. • Translate business requirements into functional IT architecture and roadmaps. Technology Management: • Assess current technologies and systems to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the business. • Recommend the adoption of new technologies or architectural changes to drive efficiency, security, and scalability. • Define standards and best practices for the selection, integration, and implementation of IT systems. Solution Design and Implementation: • Collaborate with diverse teams and other stakeholders to define solution architectures for complex projects. • Lead the design and implementation of IT initiatives, ensuring technical solutions meet both current and future requirements. Stakeholder Communication: • Act as a liaison between Engineering teams and business leaders to ensure IT projects meet business objectives. • Communicate architectural decisions and strategies to key stakeholders. • Work with business units to understand their strategic initiatives and translate these into technical requirements. Risk Management and Compliance: • Identify potential security, performance, or compliance issues in current and proposed architectures. • Ensure the company's IT architecture adheres to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices. • Develop strategies for mitigating potential risks, including disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Team Leadership: • Mentor and guide solution architects and technical leads. • Foster collaboration across various teams within the organization. • Provide thought leadership on IT architecture. Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. • Experience: Minimum of 12 years of experience in IT with at least 5 years in architecture roles. • Demonstrated experience in enterprise-level architecture and integration across diverse technology platforms. • Certifications: TOGAF or other relevant architectural certifications preferred. • Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies. • Expertise in cloud computing, microservices architecture, data management, and application integration. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and security best practices. • Strong leadership and project management abilities.