Title:  Solution Architect
Location: Wayne, PA or Des Moines, IA  On site 8 days per month. 
Compensation: $120K to $150K direct hire only.
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US 
 
Job Description:  
As a Solution Architect, you will work for a business domain (Digital, Mid-Office, Back-Office) and are responsible for the architecture of the solutions (applications) in the domain.
You describe business processes and requirements and translate them into IT solutions. You guide development teams in creating solutions by providing architectural direction. You organize the solution design activities and with the solution design team you are responsible for documenting the architecture direction in a PSA and architecture repository.

• Alignment with business stakeholders to understand business processes/requirements and translate these to IT solutions
• Organize solution design activities and involve the right stakeholders
• Design solutions based on the business requirements and assure these are within architectural boundaries
• Capture the solution direction in the Product Solution Architecture (PSA)
• Arrange approval for architecture artifacts with business stakeholders, lead architect, architects of other domains and delivery teams
• Provide support, give overview and guidance in the specific business domain regarding preconditions for successful adoption of changes / new technology by coaching and supporting business and IT to deploy solutions
• Work closely with the Lead architect and co-create architecture roadmaps and an architecture plan in line with the business strategy
• Execute the architecture roadmaps by maintaining and coordinating the architecture backlog of the business domain
• Maintain the architecture repository
• Provide architectural guidance to Agile engineers
• Monitor implementation of solutions to ensure they are according PSAs
• Proactively come up with ideas to improve the IT landscape within the business domain.
• Keep abreast with new or changing insights, architecture practices, technology and the relevant developments in the IT and financial services markets

Skillset / Experience:  

• 5 years of experience in designing and architecting IT solutions
• Financial services experience would be great.
• Must have strong communication and leadership skills. 
• 3-5 years of experience with Pega technologies; particularly Cloud solutions and integration with non Pega environments. No required but a big plus.
• Experience in working in Agile/scrum environments in the IT sector and financial services
• University Level Education
• Practical experience with architecture frameworks
• Good communicator in speech and writing
• Customer Oriented
• Leadership skills
• Stakeholder Management Skills (networker)
• Ability to coach Agile Engineers
• Focus on Delivery
• Able to convey IT subjects in business terminology

Extras

• Certified for TOGAF
• Certified for Archimate
• Sound Technology background
• Sound understanding of Architecture Concepts
• Familiarity with Commercial Lending / Lease
• Experience in Project Management Methodologies
• Experience in Software Development Methodologies

About INSPYR Solutions:  
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com. 
 
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 

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