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Job Description
PWC IT is responsible for the success of our central technology efforts in our federated business model.
The Solutions Architect is responsible for setting and maintaining the firm's Solutions Architecture, i.e., the framework within which all IT applications and services are delivered.
The Solutions Architect reflects and enables the business strategy of the firm and accommodates changes to that strategy.
Position/Program Requirements
Minimum Year(s) of Experience: 8
Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or GED
Degree Preferred: Bachelor's degree
Knowledge Preferred:
Demonstrates thought leader-level knowledge with, and/or a proven record of success directing efforts in various technologies, leveraging broad specialization in making IT design recommendations, including the following areas:
- Architectural design and application delivery in technologies that include, but are not limited to: cloud, mobile, web, APIs/microservices, automation, continuous integration/continuous deployment;
- Complex efforts within established Software Development Lifecycles and methodologies including agile, scrum, iterative and waterfall, using blended resources;
- IT business processes and frameworks including, but not limited to, Identity Access Management (IdAM), Enterprise Application Integration, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Content Management, Reporting, Mobility, Master Data Management, Search;
- Business acumen that can interpret and translate goals into technical specifications, delivering thought-leadership of specific technologies, and driving technology change; and,
- Business knowledge and interpersonal skills to build, maintain, and influence relationships with senior leaders in IT and throughout a business.
Skills Preferred:
Demonstrates thought leader-level abilities with, and/or a proven record of success directing efforts involving IT-related leadership, including the following areas:
- Lead architectural and engineering reviews of proposed IT investments/solutions to determine the strategic alignment and technical soundness;
- Provide technical recommendations to senior leaders to assist the decisions on proposed IT investments/solutions;
- Advise on application solutions including assisting with planning and architectural design, development, resolution of technical issues, and application rationalization;
- Assess the viability and feasibility of 3rd party solutions to meet business goals; Advise and influence project sponsors and teams on the technical directions;
- Collaborate with other Solution Architects and Developers to provide technical design guidance that will align with the strategy and applicable technical standards;
- Work independently to evaluate and make strategic decisions that will address specific technology design needs and issues within their technology area;
- Own and drive thought leadership to influence their sphere of technology in the use of innovation to advance business capabilities;
- Provide coaching and technical mentoring; and,
- Interpret and provide guidance regarding technical systems and project and implementation management areas.
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