Solution Architect – Enterprise Applications

Job Purpose

The Solution Architect is responsible for designing, validating, and guiding the implementation of enterprise-grade technology solutions that align with EWCF’s business objectives. This role ensures system interoperability, performance, and scalability across the organization's application portfolio—including finance, HR, procurement, and esports operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture Design & Governance

·      - Design high-level and detailed architecture for new applications and system enhancements.

·      - Establish architectural principles, standards, and patterns to ensure consistency and sustainability across the application ecosystem.

·      - Evaluate and recommend technologies that support digital transformation and business innovation.

2. Integration & Interoperability

·      - Define integration strategies between internal systems and external services, ensuring real-time data flow, performance, and reliability.

·      - Lead the architecture of APIs, middleware, and event-driven communication across applications.

·      - Ensure loosely coupled, scalable architecture that supports rapid business changes.

3. Project Enablement & Technical Oversight

·      - Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and developers to translate business requirements into solution designs.

·      - Review technical deliverables across development teams to ensure compliance with architectural guidelines.

·      - Support project planning with architecture-related estimates, risk assessments, and implementation sequencing.

4. Technology Advisory & Innovation

·      - Act as a strategic advisor to the Enterprise Applications Manager on emerging technologies and architectural opportunities.

·      - Assess technical feasibility of new initiatives and contribute to build-vs-buy decisions.

·      - Promote innovation by evaluating trends such as AI, low-code platforms, cloud-native development, and data-centric design.

5. Documentation & Risk Management

·      - Maintain architectural documentation, including current and future state diagrams, integration maps, and decision records.

·      - Ensure that architecture decisions support security, compliance, scalability, and operational excellence.

·      - Conduct impact assessments and support change management processes for architectural changes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

·      - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

·      - Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-grade applications across multiple domains.

·      - Strong background in systems integration, cloud-native development, and digital platforms.

·      - Experience working in cross-functional, agile, and project-based environments.

Key Skills & Competencies

·      - Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles (e.g., layered architecture, service orientation, data-centric design).

·      - Proficiency in designing for cloud, mobile, web, and API-driven applications.

·      - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

·      - Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

·      - Ability to work across multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Certifications

·      - TOGAF, Certified Solution Architect (AWS, Azure, or GCP), or similar industry-recognized architecture certifications.