Software Solutions Lead - Hybrid - Long-term contract

Our direct client, a prestigious global firm, seeks an experienced software solution lead to join their team on a long-term (12-36 mo) contract basis. This is a hybrid position that offers work from home on Mondays and Fridays and the opportunity to work onsite and collaborate closely with business and technical team members on Tuesday through Thursday.

In this role, you will be responsible for working with a cross-functional team consisting of solution leads, business owners, business analysis, project managers, QA resources, solution architects and development leads to deliver all the solutions in a key area of a large software product which is used by over 90,000 users globally, as a key application inside the company.

Responsibilities:

• You will drive the technology roadmap for your assigned technology and product area
• You will collaborate closely with other solution leads to ensure technology alignment with other areas and alignment with both short and long term business objectives
• You will validate and approve all proposed solutions to ensure technology alignment, feasibility and cost efficiency.
• You will present solutions to business stakeholders and senior management
• You will collaborate with the solution leads to define and evolve the solution approach that addresses the business needs and challenges.
• You will ensure that your solutions are designed and delivered on time and within budget.

Business Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, including lots of experience creating technical artifacts and presenting them in PowerPoint and similar formats.
• Excellent presentation skills comfortable presenting and discussing ideas to an audience
• This person will need to be proficient at adapting to and working with a variety of personality types, and have the ability to form and maintain positive working relationships. The ability to work well with both key individuals and groups within a global company is a key component to success in this role
• Proven history of working with customers to understand their needs and crafting solutions to meet those needs
• Experience working with virtual teams in a global environment

Key Characteristics:

• Ability to multitask using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
• Mature and self motivated professional able to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a global team.
• A focus on customer satisfaction and high quality service delivery, with strong interpersonal skills and responsiveness.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack and enabling technologies these includes, but are not limited to, Windows Server, SQL Server, SharePoint, Power BI, Office 365
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies is a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Architect Design is a plus

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in developing solutions
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in technology or related field is a plus