Solution Architect

Role Overview: As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for developing effective IT solutions that meet customer needs and constraints. You will ensure the overall robustness of designs across functional and non-functional parameters, including performance, security, usability, and scalability. A strong spirit of innovation and the ability to provide solutions to complex problems independently is crucial for this role. Proactively developing reusable frameworks and assets to enhance the competitive advantage of the solution is a key aspect of the role. It is essential to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the customer enterprise systems landscape, dependencies, organizational goals, and technologies. You will analyze current processes and practices, suggesting and driving improvements as needed. Collaboration with stakeholders is key to achieving objectives, and you will be expected to analyze industry standard products and technologies, making appropriate recommendations through proof of concepts or demonstrations. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will respond to sales leads, bid requests, and new opportunities from customers. Presenting designs, solutions, and applications to customers and influencing them to win bids and opportunities are also integral aspects of this role. Sharing experience, knowledge, and best practices within the organization is encouraged. Key Responsibilities: - Develop effective IT solutions that meet customer needs and constraints - Ensure robustness of designs across functional and non-functional parameters - Proactively develop reusable frameworks and assets to enhance competitive advantage - Maintain a comprehensive understanding of customer enterprise systems landscape, dependencies, and technologies - Analyze current processes and practices, suggesting and driving improvements - Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve objectives - Analyze industry standard products and technologies, making appropriate recommendations - Respond to sales leads, bid requests, and new opportunities from customers - Present designs, solutions, and applications to customers and influence them to win bids and opportunities - Share experience, knowledge, and best practices within the organization Qualifications Required: - Minimum of 8 years of IT experience - Proficiency in designing and architecting large-scale distributed systems, preferably in the Airline, Travel, or Hospitality domain - Sound knowledge of architecture and design patterns - Deep understanding of latest technologies and tools such as big data analytics, cloud, and mobility - Excellent communication and customer interfacing skills - Experience in requirement management, sizing, and solutioning - Ability to understand, interpret, and influence client needs, requirements, expectations, and behavior - Experience in the full project/product development cycle and supporting applications in a production environment - Degree in B.Sc, B.Com, M.Sc, MCA, B.E, or B.Tech would be beneficial (Note: Additional details about the company were not present in the provided job description.),