Cloud Solution Architect

Summary: The Cloud Solution Architect will be instrumental in designing and implementing technology solutions that align with client business strategies and IT roadmaps. This role demands a strong understanding of business processes and the ability to translate requirements into effective technical solutions, particularly on Oracle platforms. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of driving business transformation through innovative technology. The position is based in a hybrid working arrangement in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of end-to-end solutions by collaborating with stakeholders to understand business needs and translating them into detailed technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, roadmaps, and comprehensive as-is and to-be process documentation, including business architecture models and technical documentation. Ensure solutions are aligned with business goals and deliver measurable value, leveraging best practices in architecture and design.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance business capabilities, focusing on scalability, performance, and security.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams on business requirements, solution design, and implementation strategies.
• Conduct architectural reviews and assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with project managers to ensure timely delivery of projects, playing a critical role in Finance Transformation programs (e.g., Supply Chain, Procurement, Inventory Management, Analytics consolidation and implementation).
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into understandable terms.
• Monitor and assess the impact of implemented solutions on business performance, ensuring continuous improvement and optimization.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in business and solution architecture, business analysis, or a related role. Strong expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., Oracle Fusion, Azure) and other relevant technologies.
• Extensive experience with microservices architecture, APIs, and integration patterns, including RESTful services and event-driven architectures.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Inventory Management, Analytics, and other business applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and design scalable, high-performance solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies for project delivery, including experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead workshops, training sessions, and change management activities.
• Proven ability to drive business transformation through technology, with a deep understanding of business processes and their relationship to enterprise systems.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, TOGAF, Azure, Oracle) are a plus.
• Knowledge of PowerPlan and/or IBM's Maximo is a plus.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Pittsburgh

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT