The Solutions Architect contributes to enterprise architecture by ensuring that common architecture decisions are implemented consistently at a project level. They will also research, analyze, design, propose, and deliver IT architecture solutions that are optimal for project goals ensuring alignment with the business and IT strategies in one or more domains. This involves working with the lines of business, support staff, and technology areas, to design a technical solution based on the existing standards and processes to meets the project goals as well as the strategic needs of the business. In addition, designs must be easily integrated with other business and IT Processes. This role also documents the processes and technology artifacts required to depict clearly the system design. The Solutions Architect provides integrated systems analysis and recommends appropriate hardware, software, and system design patterns required to support project goals and strategy.
● Implement overall architecture approach for all layers of a solution.
● Ensure that enterprise architecture standards, policies, and procedures are implemented within a development project.
● Deployed on project teams to lead, create and document technical design activities.
● Serve as an architecture conduit for project level requests and queries, and provide education on enterprise architecture directions and goals.
● Educate developers on design patterns, best practices and optimal development techniques.