Solution Architect at Phillips Consulting

Job Summary

• Candidate is expected to use his leadership skills and knowledge of IT to oversee the architecture, design, and delivery of solutions for a variety of customers.
• Play a vital role in the development and implementation of solutions but will also be involved in its socialization and adaption by the business sponsors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create Application Solution Architecture in conformance with our clients' Enterprise Architecture standards and organizational strategy to align business needs with modern technologies: On-Premises, Cloud Native and Hybrid.
• Lead and facilitates the design and implementation of technical solutions and processes related technology architecture.
• Partner with our clients to define software application architectural possibilities, functionally appropriate systems, technically sound and well-integrated to business applications, data, and technology.
• Create and manages key architecture assets for the designated portfolio and business scope.
• Ensure sound and robust architecture and provides sufficient guidance for the successful implementation of solutions to mitigate negative enterprise technology and budget impacts.
• Identify risks or issues with technology solution and design that may impact realization of project benefits and guides and supports stakeholders in making good decisions that proactively resolve or mitigate potential project risks / delays.
• Participate in the system specification review process to ensure system requirements can be translated into valid software architecture.
• Identify and research relevant technologies, performs proofs of concept / prototypes, and recommends the applications of such technologies for future product architecture.
• Work closely with the BA team to create clear functional requirements documents from business requirements by assessing and capturing customer needs, utilize structured processes to establish business priorities; provide technical expertise and develop alternative technology solutions
• Participate in requirement gathering workshops both internally and with clients to identify and contribute to business objectives.
• Communicate effectively with developers on explanation of user stories and validating the end implementation of the requirement.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree and above in Electronics and Communication or relevant fields.
• Above 5 years in Application Solution Architecture
• Strong Experience in software application architecture and technology.
• Good command on MS Office esp. MS Excel and PowerPoint and Hands on experience with common tools
• Planning and Organizing skills, Knowledge of business plans, customer requirements, and market
• Trainings and Certifications for various technologies and products.
• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure and learn independently.
• Good presentation, time management and leadership skills & ability to work with diverse backgrounds
• Result oriented with focus on customer satisfaction and project delivery
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Working hours:

• 5 hours per day.

Salary
N300,000 Monthly.