Solutions Architect IRC277425

Description

Our client is a global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software provider embarking on a digital transformation and technological modernization project. They specialize in manufacturing and distribution industries. Their solution offers a comprehensive suite of tools to manage business operations, including financial management, supply chain management, and manufacturing execution.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in software development, with a minimum of 10 years in a Solutions Architect or lead role.
• Proven experience leading large-scale application modernization or re-platforming projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying modernization patterns like the Strangler Fig, Side-by-Side, and Decomposition patterns.
• Proven track record of working directly with global clients, successfully delivering tailored software solutions.

Technical Skills:

• Strong expertise in cloud-native architecture, including platforms like Azure or GCP, AKS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), and observability frameworks (e.g., OpenTelemetry).
• Proficiency in a variety of tech stacks, with experience in both older (e.g., legacy monoliths) and modern (e.g., .NET, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js) technologies.
• Deep understanding of security models, including OAuth2, OIDC, mTLS, and zero-trust principles.
• Experience with databases, including SQL and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB), and distributed systems using event-driven patterns.
• Knowledge of Big Data ecosystems and architecture, including data ingestion, processing, and warehousing technologies.
• Familiarity with key concepts and platforms related to Generative AI, including frameworks, integration points, and ethical considerations.

Leadership and Soft Skills:

• Exceptional client-facing and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and strategic roadmaps to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams in a global delivery hybrid model.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex technical projects, overseeing cross-functional teams.
• Openness to occasional business travel, primarily within Europe.

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Job responsibilities

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Solutions Architect to lead our client-facing advisory and project delivery initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will serve as a technical and strategic leader, guiding our clients—particularly in the Private Equity (PE) sector—through complex application and platform modernization journeys. This position demands a blend of hands-on technical expertise, strategic leadership, and outstanding communication skills to deliver innovative and robust solutions.

You will be responsible for leading advisory engagements for PE clients, assessing existing technology landscapes, and defining comprehensive modernization roadmaps. You will be a master of modernization patterns, guiding the transition from older technologies and architectures to modern, cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who excels at bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution, and who brings a GenAI-driven mindset to identify and leverage opportunities for AI-powered innovation and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Modernization & Advisory Engagements: 

• Engage clients with varying degrees of maturity at the CxO level to lead innovation and the development of the strategy.
• Serve as the key technical advisor for PE clients, conducting technical due diligence and providing strategic guidance on modernization, re-platforming, and migration strategies.
• Define and evaluate end-to-end solutions, providing rationalization, capability harmonization, risk, resilience, and security assessments.
• Develop and present comprehensive architectural blueprints and technical solutions confidently to clients and stakeholders.
• Architect and lead the implementation of key modernization patterns, including the Strangler Fig Pattern, Side-by-Side Pattern, and Decomposition/Microservices Pattern.

Solution Design and Leadership:

• Design and evolve the architecture of enterprise-scale, cloud-native systems, with a strong focus on seamless integration of new and legacy components.
• Define the reference architecture, solution patterns, and technical standards for modernization projects, ensuring a clear path to the target state.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes that support a phased migration approach and ensure the highest quality platform delivery.
• Incorporate a GenAI-driven mindset into solution design, identifying opportunities to integrate AI/ML services, large language models, and automated processes to enhance client systems.

Technical Execution and Enablement:

• Serve as a hands-on technical leader, guiding senior engineers and cross-functional teams through Agile/SAFe methodologies.
• Lead the implementation of secure, resilient, and compliant solutions, enforcing zero-trust principles and embedding compliance into the architecture.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, conduct thorough code reviews, and ensure the quality and security of the application architecture.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring applications are optimized for speed, scalability, and efficiency.
• Create and maintain clear architectural documentation, including diagrams, technical specifications, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with product management, project managers, and internal teams to align solution roadmaps with business objectives.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.