Solutions Architect - Senior Manager (Finance)

Functional area: Information Technology

Country: Czech Republic

City: Brno

Company name: Edwards Ltd

Date of posting: Jul 5, 2024

Our solutions are a key part of most industries - electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more. Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations.
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The Solution Architect - Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing the design and provision of high-level technical assurance for technology solutions. They partner with Product Owners and Business stakeholders to translate key Business requirements into clear target solution architecture blueprints. They document and maintain a repository of solution architecture artefacts, accelerating delivery through solution / component reuse. They support the evaluation and selection of new technologies to enable the target solution architecture.
As the Solution Architect - Senior Manager (Finance) you will report into the Product Stream Lead.and be accountable for overseeing the design of robust technology solutions that realise tangible Business value, whilst ensuring alignment with Enterprise Architecture principles and long-term solution operability. They provide high-level technical assurance for delivered solutions, partnering with Product teams to deliver against functional requirements prioritised by the Business.
Your Role:

• Oversees other Solution Architects to define comprehensive and robust technology solutions for multiple medium- and high-complexity teams that fulfil Business needs.
• Ensures technology solutions are aligned with Enterprise Architecture principles and the wider architectural runway.
• Partners with other Solution Architects, Platform Architects, and Enterprise Architects (as required) to design large, integrated solutions.
• Provides high-level technical assurance for delivered technology solutions, ensuring their compliance with agreed technical guardrails and standards.
• Supports the Enterprise Architecture function in defining guardrails, standards, and solution patterns.
• Plays a critical role reviewing and advising on complex and/or high-risk solutions with the Enterprise Architecture Change Board; requesting exemption to agreed standards and guardrails as needed.
• Supports the evaluation and selection of software components to meet architectural design needs.
• Collaborates with Functional Consultants and Developers to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Builds and maintains a repository of all solution architecture artefacts and reusable components.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in solution design and a technical expert within the relevant functional / technology domain.
• Advocates for solution / component reusability (where possible) to expedite delivery progress.
• Documents and models existing solutions / systems architecture, identifying areas of technical debt for resolution by Product teams or the Enterprise Architecture function.
• Provides coaching to new or junior Solution Architects.

What you need to succeed:

• Significant experience in designing comprehensive and robust technology solutions.
• Deep understanding of the technology landscape for the relevant Product Stream (e.g., SAP Hybris, Hub Spot, SAP SD, .net applications, SAP MM, SAP FICO, CAD/CAM).
• Demonstrable experience in providing technical assurance for delivered solutions, ensuring compliance with common security and architectural guidelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for translating complex requirements into clear architectural blueprints and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Forward-thinking: an ability to anticipate medium to long-term implications of architectural decisions.
• Able to operate with high autonomy, with line management responsibilities for other Solution Architects in their Product / Platform team.
• Able to translate complex technology ideas to non-conversant Business stakeholders.
• Highly knowledgeable of latest technology trends and technology vendor landscape.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience in establishing architectural guardrails and standards preferred.
• Hands-on coding skills in relevant programming languages preferred (e.g., Java).
• Ability to effectively mentor and grow future Solution Architect talent.
• Certified in TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent certifications preferred

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to implement best in class, leading IS solutions across a global organisation.
• Working for a fast-growing technology and market leader, as part of the Atlas Copco Group.
• Independent work with a global motivated team and experienced management colleagues.
• Competitive employee incentives through corporate benefits.

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