Enterprise Solution Architect

Overview

The Solutions Architect will work within the Solution Development Department to drive and review the strategic initiatives and architecture standards of the Health System. This role will be accountable for architecting and reviewing comprehensive solutions that meet the business requirements in support of a given initiative. The Solution Architect will be accountable for partnering with key roles (e.g. project managers, business analysts, product managers, domain solution and technical architects, etc.) to deliver the solutions that are aligned to Memorial’s standards and principles. Responsibility to leverage common solutions and services, and meet financial targets (cost and benefits). Within the solution development lifecycle this role may also participate in solution evaluation and selection, buy vs. build decisions, and early-phase project estimates which contribute to the business case. They will provide consulting during the detailed design, build, test and deploy phases, and may be reengaged to perform benefits realization. This role is applied through a balance of two distinct and complementary point of focus: solutions for new initiatives and enterprise technology strategy consistency. Optimal candidates for this role will thrive in the cross-section of three traditional skill-sets: solutions architecture, business analysis, and relationship management.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other related field is required. Three to four years technical experience in custom development, particularly in specific areas such as SharePoint, Web Applications, and/or Mobile development platforms, may be considered in lieu of degree.

Experience:

• 10+ year experience in full development life cycle and significant experience in delivering applications and architecture services in a production environment.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency with computer systems. Basic understanding of databases, knowledge of interfaces, networks, and hardware required.  Expert Programming skills required.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to consistently exercise sound judgment and initiative in very stressful situations required. Ability to effectively manage competing priorities essential.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff both inside and outside of IT.
• Understand client requirements and how they translate in application features.
• Demonstrate dedication to a positive attitude, strong customer service support.
• Demonstrate ability to convey technical knowledge in both written and verbal format. Formal presentation skills required.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
• Demonstrate ability to execute projects from start to finish including the development, measurement and reporting of key performance indicators and commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to work in fast paced stressful situations and remain composed.
• Availability for evening and weekend “on call” as required for 24 hour, 7 day a week support of systems.

Responsibilities

Drive solutions architecture to meet the technology needs of business initiatives.

 

Design and support complex applications for use at the relevant hospital organizations.

 

Develops documentation to effectively communicate and analyze the information flow related to the delivery of quality applications.               

 

Work with the business stakeholders to identify business opportunities and with key partners to develop initial business cases for potential solution development efforts.

 

Assists manager, change management team, and support teams to progress environments and code across environments. Assists in the coordination of test plans and identifies issues of the application prior to implementation in a production environment.

 

Work with various teams to identify project risks and provide resolution to understand and implement solution integration points.

 

Develop high level solution designs and conceptual architectures that address business, application, information and technology architectural domains.

 

Participate in the conceptual phases of identifying and solving business problems and initiatives.

 

Actively participate in change management processes at application and departmental levels.

 

Assists with upgrades, installations, etc. including project planning and scheduling of project activities in coordination with system users, vendors, coordinating projects, and Information Technology personnel.

 

Participates in professional development oppo