Principal Architect (Solution Architecture)
Remote-US
Delivery Operations – Architecture /
Full Time /
Remote
ENDAVA AT A GLANCE
We are a global public technology company with over 23 years of experience working with some of the biggest global names in payments, banking, financial services, insurance, media, technology, and more. Through Digital Evolution, Agile Transformation, and Automation solutions, Endava helps its clients be more engaging, responsive, and efficient by supporting them from ideation to production. We exist to create an environment and a culture that breeds success by caring for our customers as individuals and enabling our people to be the best that they can be.
Endava has 11,742 employees, as of March 31, 2023, located in close to client locations in Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and nearshore delivery centers in the European Union: Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, Romania, and Slovenia; Central European Countries: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Moldova, North Macedonia, and Serbia; Latin America: Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay; Asia Pacific: Malaysia and Vietnam.
Not only are we committed to nurturing long-term customer relationships, Endava recognizes the importance of providing rewarding and challenging careers for our people and, by doing so, we have established ourselves as a great place to work. At Endava we value career growth and expansion. You will have various opportunities to grow into the career you desire. We offer mentorship programs and multiple career tracks to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Role Overview:
Embark on a transformative career path with our premier software consulting firm as a Solution Architect. Your mission: to revolutionize our clients' businesses by weaving innovative technological solutions into their operational fabric. With unparalleled technical expertise and exceptional client-facing consultation skills, you will be instrumental in conceptualizing, designing, and implementing bespoke software solutions. These solutions will tackle the most intricate business challenges while aligning perfectly with overarching strategic objectives. You will serve as the crucial link, seamlessly connecting technical teams with business stakeholders and propelling digital transformation initiatives across a diverse spectrum of industries.
Industry Experience:
We are actively seeking professionals who have an Professional Journey Spanning 9 to 25+ years and an extensive background and a dedication of 4 years each across two or more of the following sectors:
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics and Distribution
• Warehousing
• Manufacturing
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Travel and Tourism
• Transportation
• Automotive
• Sports Technology
• Human Resources
• Banking, Finance, or Insurance
Your profound insights and experiences in these sectors are deemed critical for deciphering the unique challenges and seizing the opportunities that our clients encounter in their respective industries.
Core Responsibilities:
• Solution Architecture: Architect and design sophisticated software solutions of enterprise-caliber, tailored to meet the specific demands and strategic aspirations of our most prestigious clients. Incorporate frontend and backend programming technologies, SQL / NoSQL databases, on-premises / cloud infrastructure, intranet/extranet networking technologies, ensuring alignment with security and regulatory compliance standards.
• Workshop Leadership: Champion workshops aimed at identifying and fully understanding the intricate problem spaces faced by clients, articulating potential technology solutions with exceptional clarity and effectiveness.
• Software Assessments: Conduct comprehensive software assessments, creating visuals and documentation that clearly outline technical solutions and their business value.
• Credibility and Communication: Develop and maintain credibility across technological and non-technical domains, ensuring effective communication with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Digital Transformation Leadership: Spearhead ambitious digital transformation initiatives, guiding clients through their journey and ensuring solutions align with business objectives.
• Advocacy for Best Practices: Advocate for best practices within software development and architectural design, mentoring team members and fostering an environment of continuous learning.
• Complex Landscape Navigation: Navigate complex social and technical landscapes, making judicious decisions that balance competing interests and priorities.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Software Application Architecture, Design & Development: Demonstrated software design and development experience using leading frontend and backend technologies, programming languages, frameworks, databases, servers, networking, cloud infrastructure, containerization, and application security.
• Integration: Experience in software integration utilizing technologies such as ESBs, MQs, API Gateways, and streaming/event processing software.
• Process: Proficiency in Agile, DevOps, TDD methodologies, and familiarity with development tools and IDEs such as Eclipse, Visual Studio, and database software.
• Testing: Awareness of various testing and release management practices and tools including functional testing, non-functional testing, user acceptance testing, A/B testing, and blue-green deployment
• Exceptional Communication: Demonstrated exceptional abilities in written, verbal, and presentation formats, capable of articulating complex technical concepts with precision.
• Digital Transformation Leadership: A storied track record of leading digital transformation endeavors and architecting enterprise-level software solutions.
• Facilitation Expertise: Strong facilitation skills, with extensive experience in conducting workshops and engaging with stakeholder meetings.
• Domain-Driven Design Mastery: Expertise in domain-driven design principles and proficiency with tools relevant to software architecture, such as RAIDs, C4s, Lean Value Trees.
• Methodological Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in Agile, DevOps, and familiarity with development tools like Eclipse, Visual Studio, and database software.
• Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams across North America, forming effective partnerships with client C-level and director-level leadership.
• Risk Management: Proficiency in risk assessment and management, complemented by a keen commercial acumen.
• Educational Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent caliber of professional experience.
Preferred Skills:
• Negotiation Mastery: Demonstrated ability to negotiate trade-offs with both external and internal stakeholders effectively, balancing diverse requirements and expectations to achieve both project and organizational objectives.
• Relationship Building: A proven track record of establishing robust relationships and credibility within technology and business domains, ensuring seamless integration between technical solutions and business strategy.
• Strategic Planning: Significant experience in leading or contributing to the creation of product roadmaps, service blueprints, user journeys, technology roadmaps, data flow diagrams, C4 diagrams, Lean Value Trees, and build vs. buy decision matrices, highlighting a deep understanding of comprehensive project planning and execution.
• Leadership: Strong leadership qualities paired with a fervent passion for mentoring team members across technical and non-technical areas, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Adaptability: A flexible and adaptable approach, comfortable in making informed decisions even in scenarios with limited information, reflecting confidence and leadership.
• Problem-Solving: Robust problem-solving skills with an ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment across diverse teams.
• Analytical Expertise: Proficiency in applying analytical skills to a broad range of business challenges, leveraging data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and optimize outcomes.
• Creative and Innovative Thinking: Creative approach to addressing complex issues, with the capability to design solutions that are not only effective but also inventive and potentially transformative.
• Organizational Awareness: Deep understanding of the company's structure, culture, and dynamics, ensuring that initiatives are well-aligned with corporate goals and values.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Cross-functional and interdisciplinary awareness that fosters collaboration and integration across various departments, enhancing overall project cohesion and efficiency.
• Industry Insight: Familiarity with the latest industry trends, technologies, and methodologies, demonstrating a commitment to staying informed and leading in a rapidly evolving field.
• Facilitation and Consensus Building: Ability to facilitate collaboration among stakeholders with diverse objectives, mediating conflicts and driving consensus to achieve unified project goals.
• Ethical Integrity: Demonstrated ethical thinking and integrity in all solutions applied, prioritizing the client's best interest and sustainable practices.
• Mentorship: Capacity for mentorship and development of junior team members, guiding them in their professional growth and contributing to the enhancement of the team's overall skill set.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: An entrepreneurial mindset with a strong in identifying and pursuing new opportunities for business growth and innovation.
Endava Benefits:
We have a great Benefits Package!
-Opportunity to work in an exciting and growing high-tech Global Organization
-Career Development opportunities
-Work/Life balance is the heart of culture
-Like to Travel? Great! We have over 51 offices in 49 cities, within 24 different countries
-Endava provides competitive full salary packages
-Personal and Professional growth with continued training opportunities
-Robust healthcare and benefits including Medical, Dental, vision, Disability coverage, and various other benefit options
-Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Transit, and Dependent Care)
-Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages
-Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan
-401(k) Retirement plan with employer match and no vesting schedule
-Need incentives to stay healthy? We offer Wellness Benefits & Gym reimbursements
-Employee Assistance Programs
-Wellness Benefit
This position is available to candidates who reside in the following US States: AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, and VA. Pay ranges available upon request. Exact compensation for each role varies based on many factors including (but not limited to) geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a diverse workforce. We are committed to a policy of equal employment and will not discriminate against an applicant based on their age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, people with physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy or any other category protected under the laws we operate under.
