Lead Solution Architect recruitment
The Solution Architect Lead is accountable to the Chief Architect and Project Director / Programme Manager / Project Manager to :
• Manage Solution Architects as part of the programme (multiple related projects) delivery to design multiple cohesive and integrated solutions
• Mentor Solution Architects by providing guidance on both technical and personal development aspects
• Work with the Chief Architect to define and establish Solution Design and Architecture governance modules, structures and processes
• Work with the Chief Architect to develop, monitor and continuously improve the Solution Architecture Practice
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and Business Domain Architects to explore business demand at concept stage. The work may include initial requirement assessment, high-level solution planning, prototyping and feasibility tests.
• View package-based business solutions holistically to ensure seamless integration with other application / infrastructure components
• Work closely with application and infrastructure project teams to focus on high level designs and conceptual designs for project delivery. Analyse enterprise business context (trends and business strategy), as well as project-specific requirements to guide solution architecture by leveraging all aspects (e.g. business, information and technology) of enterprise architecture.
• Consult with Enterprise Architects, other Solution Architect Leads and project teams to harmonise systems or infrastructure with the enterprise architecture. Identify when the enterprise architecture cannot accommodate project needs. Drive discussions among Chief Architect, other Solution Architect Leads, Enterprise Architects and projects teams to agree on the solution architecture.
• Ensure solution architecture design and analysis work is documented in a structured fashion matching the EA framework. Facilitate sharing of the artefacts to drive reuse.
• Construct and promote application / infrastructure development and deployment standards and guidelines.
• Provide consultancy on performance optimisation for new and existing solutions, in particular during production fire-fighting situations.
• Understand, advocate and augment the business and IT strategies specifically on enterprise architecture development and service delivery. Be able to educate project team members (including business users) on the value of enterprise architecture and principles that guide technology decisions for the enterprise.
• Keep abreast of the latest trends in technology, ensure timely exploration and proactively communicate IT’s position towards the introduction of relevant / key emerging technologies. Modify the enterprise architecture to accommodate near-term and long-term needs.
• Collaborate with the Chief Architect and senior management to drive business and technology innovation to achieve corporate strategic plans and objectives.
• Lead Solution Architects by providing guidance on architecture directions, ensure a full compliance to architecture principles
Key Requirements:
• University Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related disciplines
• Minimum 10 years of IT experience with at least 4 years hands-on project solution architecture experience in large scale strategic programmes or projects (e.g. budget greater than $100m HKD)
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders up to the executive level
• Experience defining processes, methodologies or frameworks
• Experience developing practices or disciples
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation and negotiation
• Ability to translate business needs into solution architecture requirements
• Ability to define multiple solution options to business problems
• Ability to develop business cases
• Knowledge of all aspects of enterprise architecture
• Significant knowledge of business process re-engineering principles and processes
• Significant knowledge of financial models and budgeting
• Strong understanding of application development methodologies, SOA, object-oriented analysis and design, or client/server systems
• Passion and ability to learn new technologies and their application
If you are interested in applying for this position please click on the link below or if you would want to have a further discussion about it, please feel free to call Mamoon on +852 31073505. All application would be kept confidential.