Senior Solution Architect

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to drive the architectural vision across our businesses. You will play a pivotal role in crafting the technology strategy and ensuring the successful delivery of innovative products, platforms and services that meet the evolving needs of our customers in the life sciences industry.

Solution Architecture

• Craft solutions that align with business objectives and requirements
• Collaborate with individuals involved in the project, such as clients, project managers, and developers, to support the delivery of solutions
• Lead technical discussions and provide guidance to ensure successful implementation of solutions
• Conduct detailed analysis of existing systems and infrastructure to identify areas for improvement and optimization

• Provide string contribution to the overall strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry trends
• Collaborate with domain experts to establish and implement architectural standards, guidelines, and best-practices to ensure consistency, maintainability, and quality across software solutions
• Participate in architectural governance processes, including design reviews, risk assessments, and forums
• Provide leadership and guidance to development teams during the implementation and delivery of solutions
• Ensure alignment to architectural principles, security standards, and performance requirements throughout the software development lifecycle
• Collaborate with information systems teams to align software solutions with infrastructure and operations requirements

• Learn and stay-up-to-date on new technologies, industry trends, and best-practices in software architecture, cloud computing, and data management
• Use your skill to evaluate and prototype new technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns to drive innovation and continuous improvement within the organization

• Communicate technical concepts and architectural decisions to both technical and non-technical team members, including business leaders, product managers, and customers.
• Facilitate architectural discussions, design reviews, and decision-making processes, ensuring alignment and agreement across teams
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including solution definitions, diagrams, technical specifications and assessments

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Proven track record in architecture, design, and implementation, with a focus on enterprise-level solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best-practices.
• Ability to lead architectural discussions and influence decisions
• Good communication and social skills, with the ability to convey concepts to diverse audiences
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as in a collaborative environment.
• Hands-on experience with technologies such as microservices, cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Azure), data management, and security. Formal Cloud Solution Architect training and/or certification.
• Experience in architecting and delivering solutions for life sciences, or related industries is a plus.