Enterprise Solution Architect

Job#: 3020774

Job Description:

Job Description

For our Global Services & Data Platform Division, we are looking for a seasoned Enterprise Solutions Architect who has mastered Cloud solutions architectures, patterns and various tech stacks who could:

Drive business and IT alignment to design and leverage reusable cloud architecture solutions.

Collaborate with IT management to define and develop technology strategy, technology standards, capabilities, roadmaps, and practices.

Act as a technical lead/expert addressing requirements/problems relating to systems storage, compute, integration, compatibility, and multiple platform integration with P/SaaS solutions using WAF principles and industry best practices.

Interact and consult with appropriate business analysts, project managers, infrastructure engineers and developers to understand application/project requirements and define architectural solutions to meet those requirements.

Work with the enterprise solutions stakeholders on Architecture Review and Approval processes.

Work with application delivery teams in the development of services, reusable patterns, components, standards, and frameworks required to support Honda's business strategy.

Produce architecture diagrams, workflows and models using Visio, Draw.io, and other tools.

Evaluate technology solutions, services, and vendor offerings through RFP/Q/I & SOW process

Ensure that projects follow the prescribed development life cycle and meets quality standards.

Assist with analyzing and recommending software acquisitions and alternative solutions/methodologies/strategies and tools.

Keep current with trends and technological innovations in the automotive industry and make appropriate development recommendations.

Identify risks associated with architecture design, delivery, component, or application implementation.

What will this person be working on

The candidate will primarily work on Projects & Initiatives to deliver Enterprise Architecture Diagrams, Solution Architecture Documents, and Design Patterns for data platforms & product scope and requirements, delivering ARB deliverables and obtaining approvals from the Enterprise Architecture Review Board.

Top 5 Skills:

1. Ability to translate technical concepts into business value and business requirements into technical capabilities, manage expectations, and collaborate effectively across business and technical teams.

2. Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS), cloud-native architecture, and cloud services related to data (e.g., serverless services, scalable compute & storage, data lakes, cloud databases, data warehouses, etc.).

3. Expertise in designing APIs and data integration platforms (ETL/ELT tools), microservices, data mesh, data fabric, and streaming, middleware to enable seamless data flow between systems while practicing data governance and security.

4. Experience in architecting & delivering transactional and analytical solutions including ML and AI solutions using waterfall and agile methodologies (preferably SAFe).

5. Excellent articulation, documentation, presentation, and communication skills exercised in preparing solution architecture diagrams, documents, and engaging enterprise architecture teams for reviews/approvals.

Qualifications/Experience Expectations:

BA/BS in information technology, computer science, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

15 years of experience designing or configuring complex enterprise-grade cloud & big data systems and/or applications.

10 years of relational and no-sql database architecture and design.

5 years of graph database familiarity and solution design.

demonstrates a strong technical aptitude for multi-tier and cross-platform architectures across the enterprise

in-depth knowledge of design requirements.

strong ability to define systems and integration models.

strong ability to act as a technical expert addressing problems relating to systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platform integration.

strong understanding of the information technology landscape - stretching from infrastructure, network, client, server, emerging technology standards and trends.

strong understanding and working knowledge of software engineering, software development, solution architecture and implementation of medium to large scale systems across multiple platforms.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.