Birlasoft is seeking seasoned Enterprise Solutions Architects who are passionate about leading the design and delivery of innovative solutions for large-scale deals. This role demands a deep understanding of enterprise architecture, business processes, and current technology trends. You will collaborate closely with clients, sales teams, technology practices, delivery teams, and internal stakeholders to create comprehensive and scalable solutions.
Key Skills and Requirements
- Experience. Minimum 20+ years in IT, with significant experience in Delivery, Presales, Business Analysis, and Solution Architecting roles.
- RFP/RFI Expertise. Proven track record in leading RFP/RFI response activities and proactive pursuit of large, complex Managed Services, Application/Infrastructure Maintenance & Support, Transformation, and multi-tower deals.
- Domain Knowledge. Strong background in AMS, Infrastructure (On-premise, DC, Cloud, IaaS), Platform (PaaS), Enterprise Applications (ERP, COTS, SaaS), Custom Application Development, and Data & Analytics.
- Commercial Acumen. Good understanding of commercial and pricing models relevant to enterprise solutions.
- Agile Frameworks. Experience/knowledge of Agile frameworks like DevSecOps, SAFe Agile, etc.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with sales, delivery, and deal teams to understand client requirements, objectives, business processes, challenges, and strategic goals.
- Anchor technical solutions ensuring alignment with Birlasoft's win themes, differentiators, and client needs across current and future states.
- Develop end-to-end enterprise solutions aligned with client requirements and industry best practices.
- Create detailed technical architectures considering scalability, security, performance, and integration aspects, leveraging Birlasoft’s capabilities.
- Conduct thorough analysis of client requirements and translate them into technical specifications, working closely with practice Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
- Lead storyboarding by crafting overarching Solution Strategy and Roadmap, embedding differentiators.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including solution architecture documents, design specifications, and technical diagrams; Provide clear and concise documentation to support implementation and maintenance.
- Act as a technical leader guiding development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
- Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, incorporating them into solution design processes.
- Conduct architecture reviews to ensure alignment with client requirements, industry standards, and internal guidelines.
- Perform risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies to address potential solution issues.
- Present complex technical concepts and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
- Articulate the business value of proposed solutions and address client concerns comprehensively.
- Collaborate with internal teams (development, operations, support) to ensure seamless integration and implementation of proposed solutions.
- Partner with vendors and third-party providers to evaluate and incorporate their products and services into the overall solution.
- Effective leadership, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong creative thinking, problem-solving, planning, time-management, and organizational skills to prioritize work effectively.
- Ability to lead and collaborate in a team environment.
Education
- Degree in Engineering + MBA (preferred).
- Relevant Enterprise Architecting Certifications in TOGAF, Cloud, Infrastructure, Digital/Analytics, and Enterprise applications are advantageous.
Join Us
If you are a seasoned Enterprise Solutions Architect looking to make a significant impact by designing and delivering cutting-edge solutions for large-scale deals, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Birlasoft.
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