Solutions Architect

Job Title – Solutions Architect

Job Location – Remote

Duration - Full Time (MUST be able to work without sponsorship)

Visa -USC,GC Only

Mode Of Interview - 2-3 Virtual High Level/Technical Calls

Note - Need LinkedIn

Job Description –

This is a high level Solutions Architect for a company who specializes in Life Insurance, Annuities, and Wealth Management. Please make sure any candidate you submit has the following…

• STRONG communication skills
• In depth. Experience in Salesforce and FSC in the financial services industry
  
  

Notes From The Manager

• Experience will be some of what sets a person apart, in depth "real” experience in Salesforce and FSC and the financial services industry (Life Insurance, Annuities, Wealth Management is a bonus) with a deep understanding of the related data in the space. Other technical experience is on the integration side. The individual will be brought in and then work closely with our current program Salesforce Consultants learning what has been done and what our directions are, gaining that knowledge to slowly start taking over the architecture role as we start shifting from a consultant model to an FTE model.
• Soft skills:
• Excellent listener, key need is for the individual to listen to our stakeholders, user groups, Product Owners and other sponsors to understand their needs.
• After listening, you then need to be able to clearly communicate the ideas and concepts at all different levels of business and technical teams.
• Active learner, Salesforce is obviously a large, growing platform, ever changing, keeping up to date and current is key.
  
  

Job Summary

Aligned to the Product engineering manager (IT) and supports the Product owner (Business) of the Enterprise Salesforce Financial Services Cloud implementation. Works under the administrative direction of the Product management with technical direction and guidance from the Principal Architect to guide the assigned product-line from current IT state to future goal state which aligns with long term business and technology strategies for division.

Responsible for on-going technical integrity of all applications and systems within the Product-line in partnership with engineering manager. Considered top level technical expert in one or more highly specialized areas of architecture domain, applications and design, data, integration, security, operations, networking and systems management. Conducts architect/design/code reviews and mentor and guide System Architect(s) and Systems Analyst(s) assigned to product line area. Works under the guidance of Principal arc hitect for the division in getting necessary approvals from the Architecture Review Board. Participates in and may be called upon to provide technical and architectural leadership on large and very highly complex projects that are multi-platform, cross product lines, or cross divisions.

Essential Functions

• Participate in development of business/IT roadmaps, capabilities, and maturing identified business capabilities utilizing thorough understanding of the business.
• Understand, create and maintain all technical details/documents for applications that support the business capabilities that are owned by the product manager.
• Work with the product-line manager to identify, record, and manage technology debt.
• Partner in developing, documenting and communicating annual plans for investing in applications, systems architecture, cost reduction opportunities, and continuous reduction of technology debt.
• Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
• Maintain the integrity of technology solutions in the area in partnership with engineering manager.
• Recommend improvements and/or alternatives; develop, document, communicate and enforce a policy for standardizing systems as necessary.
• Ensure that applications inventory is kept updated with correct information.
• Collaborate with Systems Architect and Tech Leads by participating in Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) or Return on Investment (ROI) for proposed systems to aid in making implementation decisions.
• Review and provide guidance on defining software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation.
• Lead the gathering and/or interpretation of business, functional, and non-functional requirements.
• Lead the development, testing, documentation, and implementation of projects/applications according to standards and methodologies.
• Play a leading role in the definition, development, and documentation of software's requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis.
• Collaborate with systems architects and analysts in conceptualizing and developing solutions.
• Create, describe, and maintain applicable system architecture and design artifacts.
• Lead the implementation of database and application security standards on all projects.
• Lead and monitor the functional and non-functional testing of delivered solution.
• Lead root cause analysis of defects before solution goes to production.
• May be required to work for extended periods at night and on weekends in support of implementation, conversion, assisting in operational problems, or testing a new program.
• May be asked to liaise with company's software and hardware suppliers for prompt rectification of any problems or emergencies.
• Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
• As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Financial Services industry experience
• Salesforce Financial Services Cloud experience: Integration Architecture, Platform Security, IAM, Data Architecture and architectural patterns
• Expertise in User Journeys, User Story reviews, Data Modeling, Apex Design Patterns, Lightning Web Components and other modern UI techniques
• Minimum 12 years' IT architecture and development experience
• Experience as System Architect on complex multi-subsystem solution delivery teams
• Effective communications skills (verbal, written, and presentation) and ability to communicate with business partners and other IT staff
• Skills in using required architecture, design, and development tools
  
  

Other

• Knowledge of integration patterns and architecture including event driven architecture using Apache Kafka, Confluent Cloud and Mulesoft
• Experience with Amazon Connect and Salesforce integrations
• Bachelor's Degree in the field of Computer Science, Information Science, Management Information Systems
• Problem solving skills sufficient to identify opportunities, perform research and recommend a proposed solution to problems
• Able to work on multiple tasks and meet established deadlines
• Able to effectively influence the work of other team members without having HR management responsibility for them
• $99,373 - $207,027 - Range includes data points from multiple labor markets. Specific range is dependent on the labor market where the incumbent will be hired to perform the position. Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. For a narrower salary range specific to your labor market, please inquire.
• Sammons Financial Group offers incentive programs for defined goals subject to eligibility and performance. Monetary rewards are based on individual and/or overall company performance.
• Our competitive benefit package includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Retirement, PTO and Holiday Pay.
• Criminal background check required.