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Bluebayinvest

Principal Solutions Architect

Bluebayinvest, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


Principal Solutions Architect

Job SummaryJob DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?As a Principal Solutions Architect, you will partner with IT, Operations, and business stakeholders to lead the development of the end-to-end technical solution architecture for high complexity and high risk IT initiatives (i.e., $1 million - $20 million). This position is primarily responsible for the creation of the solution approach, rationalization of the solution, presentation/communication of said solution, and guides the delivery teams on implementation.

What will you do?

Assess and analyze business strategy, business requirements, current state environment, and technology choices to evaluate solution alternatives that meet business sponsor needs.Define end-to-end technical solutions that take into account the enterprise architecture strategies, current state environment, and constraints and analyze the viability of the solution to meet program timeline, budget, and quality.Act as the lead technical authority on the program and be responsible for planning all activities leading to the development of the overall solution architecture.Work across multiple functional teams (data, security, infrastructure, development, etc.) to ensure that all aspects of the solution architecture are captured, defined, and communicated.Effectively communicate and build rapport with team members, stakeholders, and interface groups using a variety of techniques and collaboration from initiation to closure.Facilitate small to large group meetings for reviewing technical architecture, decision making, and problem solving.What do you need to succeed?Must-have

Bachelor’s degree in a technical area of study (computer science, mathematics, engineering, etc.) or equivalent work experience in a solution architecture capacity.Total IT experience of at least 10 years, out of which 5 years doing solution architecture on large projects.Solid experience across a variety of technologies and design approaches (e.g., J2EE, .NET, cloud, mid-range, vendor packaged and/or hosted solutions, multi-technology platform applications, human/document workflow, SOA, data analytics, security, etc.).Strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience with program/projects involving complex integration of disparate types of technologies/platforms and large cross-functional technical teams.Exceptional communication skills required to visualize, depict, and convey complex concepts to a broadly diverse audience including technical and business audiences.Nice-to-have

Experience in the financial industry, particularly with securities brokerage, is desired and a consulting background is also preferred.Advanced degrees, IT industry involvement, or highly varied technical experience.Experience with designing and implementing cloud-based architectural solutions.Experience with mobile technology design/development, big data analytics, and/or designing transactional systems.What’s in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.• Flexible work/life balance options.• Opportunities to do challenging work.• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business.

Job SkillsApplications Architecture, Architectural Modeling, Critical Thinking, Enterprise IT Architecture, Information Technology Consulting, Multi-Level Communication, Platform Architecture, Software Product Design, System Applications, Transitional Architecture.Additional Job DetailsAddress:

250 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisCity:

MinneapolisCountry:

United States of AmericaWork hours/week:

40Employment Type:

Full timePlatform:

Technology and OperationsJob Type:

RegularPay Type:

SalariedPosted Date:

2024-08-19Application Deadline:

2024-09-27

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