DESCRIPTION

• Assess and apply new solution designs against defined architecture strategies, principles, policies and standards in alignment with the enterprise architecture strategies.
• Where current strategies and principles do not meet needs, drive changes back to Principal Solution Architect.
• Defines application and solution designs for specific systems in coordination with project or product teams.
• Defines component breakdown of the system; performs functional allocation to the components; establishes interfaces between systems and among system components.
• Effectively applies enterprise architecture standards including styles, stacks, and patterns.
• Develops multiple design solutions; performs cost/benefit analysis; recommends optimized solution designs to meet business and analytic technical requirements.
• Defines reference architectures aligned with architecture standards and building blocks to be applied globally.
• Drives changes in technical architecture into solution designs.
• Builds strong relationships with customers and peers to effectively promote solution development using standard technologies.
• Maintains awareness of emerging technologies, software trends, and tools.
• Facilitates and supports execution of pilot and or proof of concept activities to validate technology capabilities.
• Analyzes infrastructure capacity and provides recommendations for emerging needs.

• College, university, or equivalent degree in relevant technical discipline, or relevant equivalent experience required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

• 8+ years of experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of architecture and design for cloud-based platforms. Knowledge of the latest trends in emerging technologies is highly preferred and includes:- Analyzing complex business systems, industry requirements, and governance and creating solution designs from them- Proven architecture and design experience for cloud-based platforms and enterprise applicationsIntermediate experiences in the following are preferred:- Experience with architecting and integrating enterprise systems and data- Familiar with IoT technology - Knowledge of Agile software development and DevSecOps
• At least 10+ years of industry experience and 4+ years as a Solution Architect or Technical Architect on Salesforce
• Analyze requirements and architecture vision, to propose Salesforce and/or design solutions as required.
• Ensure all assumptions, dependencies and design considerations are documented, reviewed, and approved by the Central Governance Authority.
• Ongoing project involvement in crafting solutions on digital platforms utilizing Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Field Service, CPQ and Experience Cloud, coupled with a comprehensive grasp of Salesforce Core.
• Demonstrated capacity to motivate both our development teams and stakeholders.
• Authentic enthusiasm for Salesforce technology, understanding its potential benefits for both customers and end users.
• Certified on Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service, Field Service, PD1/2.
• A collaborative mindset, prioritizing teamwork and celebrating shared successes.

• Change Management - Applies the Cummins structured process and tool set for engaging individuals and organizations through change to achieve and sustain business results and outcomes.
• Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Drives vision and purpose - Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Persuades - Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
• Strategic mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Project Issue and Risk Management - Manages the process to identify, assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended tools and processes to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of negative events or to maximize the realization of positive events.
• Architecture System Design - Defines and develops architecture deliverables, artifacts and building blocks (e.g. conceptual models, logical models, physical network designs, etc.) by applying architecture principles through the use of an architecture development framework and methodology that enables the organization to transform its systems in a controlled manner in response to business needs.
• Solution Design - Creates and defines the solution design complete with instrumentation and measurement, using industry standards and tools, version control, and build and test automation to synthesize diagrams, models and documentation in order to build a solution that meets buildability, business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.
• Strategic Roadmap Planning - Produces a high-level, multi-year product and capability roadmap utilizing internal and external business resource, asset and market knowledge and experience to communicate the organization's focus and priorities to internal and external stakeholders.
• System Solution Architecture - Creates solution designs and patterns using the Cummins Technical Reference Model (CTRM), CLEAN standards, and existing reference patterns to maintain alignment to Cummins standards.