Solution Architect

Design solution architectures for the finance systems and platforms ensuring all relevant options are explored for time, cost and compliance to the company s standards, policies and practices whilst meeting the business requirements. The role will coordinate with other/junior architects in the delivery of the solution for clients, shepherding it through the relevant governance.

Key Responsibilities -

• Evaluate system architecture for finance function - integrating IT systems per organizational needs & aligned to the enterprise architecture; - Comply with all governance and due diligence applicable to the solution
• Propose & define solution design options based on requirements and the standards, patterns and procedures; Provide recommendations and roadmaps for proposed solutions
• Evaluate project constraints to find alternatives, alleviate risks, and propose process re-engineering if required
• Walkthrough the to-be solution through forums such as Business Playback. Address solution related questions, concerns from the business. Provide suitable solutions/workarounds
• Review and approve relevant documents like Solution Design Document, Functional Design Document, Technical Design Document etc
• Supervise and guide development teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide solutions guidance to technical/business teams for post implementation issues during Hypercare and steady-state operations
• Review and approve change requests - from architecture/solutions perspective
• Document and share best practice knowledge for new solutions, keep assessing process improvements
• Continuously research emerging technologies and propose changes to the existing architecture

Qualification and Skills -

• 12+ years total experience comprising a blend of business analysis, development & solution architecture in Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) F&O product in an integrated architecture
• In depth knowledge of Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report business processes and associated solutions in D365
• In-depth knowledge of D365 configurations and features including localizations
• Good knowledge of D365 customizations/custom extensions and Reporting
• In-depth knowledge of inbound and outbound integrations with Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Good knowledge of Azure Devops tools and Devops processes
• Experience in various software designs, languages, and architecture
• Proficient in solution definition and problem-solving skills
• Thorough understanding of design engineering principles and best practices
• Strong understanding of analytical skills and techniques
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to liaise with business stakeholders & technology teams
• Broad technical expertise combined with strong leadership and communication capabilities to drive innovation and change
• Good knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) and Devops processes
• Exposure to Azure Devops