Solution Architect

Accelya is looking for a Solution Architect to join our team. As a hands-on senior technologist, you will be a key member of the project team, responsible for the overall solution and design of applications, and mapping client business requirements to systems/technical requirements. You will work collaboratively to deliver complete solutions to our customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in process flow analysis and process redesign alongside the Business Analyst.
• Share best practices and provide consultative support to the Business Analyst throughout the project.
• Produce a detailed Solution Design Document that aligns customer requirements with a product-first approach.
• Challenge norms and produce out-of-the-box solutions aligning with industry and technology trends.
• Participate in training design, documentation, and delivery efforts in conjunction with the Business Analyst.
• Participate and lead, when needed, project meetings in the absence of the Business Analyst.
• Interface with the development team and provide hands-on guidance where necessary.
• Maintain all necessary certifications.
• Participate in pre-sales activities.
• Survey market landscape for solution insights, direction, and methods.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

• Solid and relevant experience in Software Development, Architecture, Business Analysis, and solutions architecture.
• Experience with Architecture Patterns, microservices architecture, data modeling, Web/app technologies.
• Experience with Cloud technologies like AWS or Azure.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to understand business requirements and convert them into solution designs.
• Knowledge of web-based systems architecture, service-based architecture, enterprise application architecture.
• Experience managing expectations when balancing alternatives against business and financial constraints.
• Must demonstrate good judgment and a pragmatic approach to delivering solutions that optimize architecture activities across company needs, business constraints, and technological realities.
• Familiarity with SDLC and Agile (Scrum) project methodologies.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work successfully under tight project deadlines and pressure.

Education:

• B.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, or equivalent preferred.