Solution Architecture Team Leader

Job ID Number

R3346

Employment Type

Full time

Worksite Flexibility

Remote

Job Summary

As the Solution Architecture Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of solution architects, providing consulting services across various IT Services. 

Job Description

Job Profile Summary

We are seeking a Solution Architecture Team Leader to lead a team of solution architects, and provide consulting services across various IT Services.  This position will be full-time and remote.

What You'll Do

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of solution architects, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities

• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment

• Set clear goals, expectations, and performance metrics for the team

• Participate in recruiting

• Manage staff on-boarding / off-boarding

Solution Design and Architecture

• Work closely with clients to understand their business needs and technical requirements

• Develop comprehensive solution architectures that align with client objectives and industry best practices

• Oversee the creation of detailed design documentation, including system architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and integration plans

Client Engagement and Consulting

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing expert recommendations and strategic insights

• Facilitate workshops, meetings, and presentations with clients to gather requirements and present solutions

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction

Project Management

• Collaborate with project managers to define project scope, timelines, and resource requirements

• Develop Ballpark Estimates to inform decision-making

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with solution architecture and implementation

Technical Expertise

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in solution architecture

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team on complex architectural challenges

• Drive innovation by exploring new tools, frameworks, and methodologies

• Manage policy/security audits of software, platforms, and infrastructure hosted by third parties

• Oversee the annual assessment of the health of applications supported by the CAI team

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, infrastructure admins, and project managers, to ensure seamless project execution

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to executive leadership

• Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration within the team and across the organization

What You'll Need

Required

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• 10+ years of IT experience

• 2+ years of supervisory experience leading technical staff

• Excellent written and oral communication

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitors

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