Role Profile:
Senior Solution Architect is expected to deliver IT solutions that meet business requirements. Success criteria for the role:
Experience in implemention of BI/ Data Warehousing applications like Oracle BI, Teradata, Manthan etc. and ETL tools like Snaplogic (preferred - cloud integrations), Pentaho etc. ; ability to convert business requirements to solution design specs; ability to work as a team to design, configure, build, test and deliver appropriate packaged software or custom developed solution; ability to define and implement process improvements; expertise in documentation, communication, quality assurance, collaboration, stakeholder and time management.
The below Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:
- Interpret, understand business drivers as stated in business cases or change requests - conceptualize into viable solutions
- Partner with business analyst and technical analyst to convert specifications into a design and help build a fully configured, tested and deployable solution; own, engage, and support end to end application change delivery; resolve bugs, defects and issues
- Function as a subject matter expert; drive best practices for processes.
- Assist ITBPs and ITSMs in effort, cost or value estimates for business cases or change requests; participate in business need discovery sessions, technology assessment, vendor presentations or other initiatives
- Prepare accurate documentation of requirements, specifications, test cases or other areas where documentation is key
- Identify and recommend business process changes and better practices - saving time, cost or effort; convert to solution
- Be a solutions architect; demonstrate agile, lean, continuous improvement practices throughout work method; develop capabilities within domains of interest
- Partner internally (IT) with ITBP, ITSM and PMO to ensure change delivery meets or exceeds customer satisfaction
- Partner externally (customer) with stakeholders at various tiers to discuss requirements, present solutions, evangelize better practices, time management, train users, set and manage delivery expectations
- Partner externally (vendor) with stakeholders at various tiers to discuss requirements, collaborate in solution delivery, manage and report performance, ensure methodology compliance
- Meet KPI targets; support domain leader as backup; actively mentor business analysts
- Discuss or present key subjects in user group sessions; support ITBPs and ITSMs on user adoption as needed
Performance Measurement:- Solution Designs should meet business requirements, be technically viable, scalable, adopt best practices and be robust/ thorough.
- Help Alshaya IT become a world leading IT organization to drive Alshaya's growth into a world leading retailer - meet KPIs on time and quality for solution design
Knowledge:- Knowledge of BI solutions and best practices
- Flair for making key decisions on solutions - eg: right integration approach, right system for a report etc.
- Data modelling and governance
- Knowledge of retail business drivers, related process and technology trends
- Knowledge of IT best practices; familiarity with IT architecture and service management principles
Experience:- >6 years as a solutions architect with experienc
Job Details
Posted Date: 2018-11-29 Job Location: Kuwait Job Role: Information Technology Company Industry: Information Technology Preferred Candidate
Career Level: Mid Career

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