Solutions Architect

This role demands a combination of technical development skills in .NET, strong communication abilities, and effective project coordination experience. Familiarity with business process documentation and the ability to work with cross-functional teams will be essential to success in this position.

Here's a breakdown of the required responsibilities, skills, and qualifications:

Responsibilities:

• Develop Solutions in .NET: Build and implement solutions using Microsoft .NET that align with the organization's business needs.
• Requirement Gathering & Solution Design: Collaborate with stakeholders such as the Data Architect and Business Analysts to create detailed requirements, solution proposals, and designs (BPD and BSD).
• Business Needs Alignment: Work closely with Finance & Accounting staff to ensure that software designs and implementations meet business objectives.
• Functional Testing & Support: Conduct functional tests on applications and provide initial post-implementation support when the software is moved into production.
• Documentation: Create and deliver necessary documentation to ensure users understand newly implemented processes.
• Business Process Improvement: Identify and recommend changes to enhance business processes.
• Project Coordination: Assist in status reporting, tracking milestones, coordinating activities, and deliverables across team members.
• Transition & Support: Effectively plan, execute, and manage the transition of newly implemented functionality to the appropriate teams, providing support after implementation.

Skills and Experience:

• Microsoft .NET Development: Minimum 5 years of experience in .NET development, with the ability to work on enterprise-level applications.
• Business Requirement Gathering: Strong ability to work closely with business teams to gather functional requirements and convert them into technical designs and solutions.
• Project Management & Coordination: Assist the Program Manager with status tracking, milestone management, and coordination of team activities.
• Enterprise Systems: Experience with enterprise applications and familiarity with transitioning complex solutions.
• Post-Implementation Support: Provide support for implemented applications and troubleshoot any issues after deployment.
• Microsoft Access Applications (Preferred): Previous exposure to Microsoft Access applications is a bonus.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree: In a relevant field such as Computer Science or Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

Soft Skills:

• Organizational & Project Management Skills: Proven ability to facilitate meetings, manage projects, and articulate technical solutions.
• Strong Communication: Both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate business needs effectively to technical teams.

Technical Proficiency:

• Microsoft 365 Tools: Proficient with Microsoft 365, Visio, Access, and MS Project for documentation and project tracking.