Solution Architect (Remote) - Advanced Technology Group
Company: Cognizant Technology Solutions
Location: Missoula
Posted on: September 13, 2023
Job Description:
Solution Architect Remote Company Overview: Advanced Technology
Group (ATG), a Cognizant Company, is a global leader in Quote to
Cash advisory, implementation, and managed services to both
mid-market and large enterprise brands seeking increased agility in
the everything as-a-service economy. Implementing CRM, Quoting, and
Billing systems are the core of what we do and we are the
implementation partner for three leading providers of cloud or
platform-based CPQ and Billing Solutions. We provide unique and
differentiated value to our clients, our ISV partners, and our GSI
partners, using years of domain expertise, a set of proprietary
tools and intellectual property, and a refined set of delivery
accelerators. Position Overview: The Solution Architect is a senior
project leadership role that is critical to the success of our
implementations. Solution Architects are often the most senior
technical resource on a project team. They are skilled
communicators that exhibit strong executive presence and can
present and defend different point of views on various technologies
to a variety of audiences. Solution Architects take absolute
ownership over their work, and strive to deliver the best customer
results while scaling members of their own team. Solution
Architects are responsible for leading the design of the solution,
ensuring that the proposed architecture supports the business
requirements across all processes. This involves leading discovery
sessions with the client to understand their current state
processes, helping the client to transform current state processes
into future-state business requirements, translating those business
requirements into a technical solution, and documenting that
solution in the form of deliverables such as the Technical Design
Document (TDD), ERD models, ecosystem and integration diagrams, and
process flows. As the project progress into the Build phase, we
expect our Solution Architects to continue to hone the detail
design of the solution, while mentoring the other project team
members that are responsible for building the solution. The
Solution Architect must provide timely feedback to team members and
promote a culture of collaboration and leadership. At times,
Solution Architects may also participate in the sales process to
help scope and estimate complex implementations. Key
Responsibilities:
- Lead the evaluation of business and technical requirements,
driving alignment with best-practices for the solution design and
ongoing solution maintenance/management
- Translate functional requirements into detailed system design
documentation and build tasks, providing a solution that can be
implemented by another team member
- Provide guidance on functional solution architecture & design,
application and integration development best practices, enterprise
architecture standards, environment management, and testing
- Review and correct project/program direction, approach and key
artifacts to keep programs on track and solutions extendable and
maintainable going forward
- Identify and proactively manage risk areas and commitment to
seeing an issue through to complete resolution
- Collaborate with the Project Manager to manage scope and
customer expectations by negotiating solutions to complex problems
with both the customer and third-party partners
- Troubleshoot issues and demonstrate ability to drive to
successful resolution
- Build relationships with business partners, internal and
external, and contribute to broader goals and growth beyond the
scope of a single customer engagement.
- Contribute to the growth of the Services practice by
identifying and leading internal strategic initiatives to grow the
consulting practice
- Mentor, educate, and enrich internal, customer and partner
colleagues
- Leverage junior teammates to achieve individual as well as team
growth goals
- Serve as an active contributor to the practice knowledge and
resource base Skills, Experience, and Requirements : 2+ years of
experience in a Solution Architect, Functional Architect role
Experience serving as a trusted advisor, driving conversations with
internal and external stakeholders Experience with end-to-end
system development lifecycle, preferably with SaaS solutions
Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid implementation
methodologies Proven ability to analyze, design, and optimize
business operations via technical and process-related improvements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to
evangelize technical and non-technical best practices at various
levels within a large organization Firm and decisive, able to
effectively present and defend point of view to a variety of
audiences, and communicate unpopular decisions when necessary
Ability to work independently and be a self-starter Proven results
leading and overseeing customer and/or partner success stories in
the following domains: front and Back End solution architecture,
change management, and direct leadership in designing solutions
that meet or exceed customer needs Lifelong learner with genuine
interest in new technologies and functionality, pushing the
capabilities of existing technologies Exemplifies a high degree of
personal integrity and interpersonal skills and abilities Sets
priorities, goals, and timetables to manage time efficiently and
achieve maximum productivity Proves a willingness to commit the
additional time and effort necessary during period of heavy
workload to meet project milestones and delivery deadlines Relevant
Technologies: Experience in one or more of the following
technologies: Salesforce Revenue Cloud (CPQ & Billing), B2B
Commerce (Cloud Craze), Community Cloud, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud
CPQ solutions such as Apttus and Oracle Big Machines Billing
solutions such as Apttus, Zuora, Gotransverse, and Aria CLM
solutions such as Apttus, DocuSign (formerly SpringCM), and Conga
Xactly SPM solutions ERP solutions such as Netsuite, SAP Enterprise
integration and ETL tools Education: 4-year degree in a technical
or business field of study preferred Location and Travel:
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% (subject to change
at any time based off project demands)
- Desired locations are ATG Delivery Centers located in Missoula,
MT, Cincinnati, OH, Kansas City, MO or St. Louis, MO or Atlanta,
GA, however remote options are also acceptable ATG believes in
advancing inclusion, acceptance, and understanding amongst our team
by employing individuals who bring unique perspectives and
diversity of experiences to the company. We encourage all
interested individuals, including people of all races and national
origin, people of all ages, people of all religions, people with or
without disabilities, and/or people with any gender identity and
sexual orientation, to apply. Cognizant will not sponsor H-1B or
other U.S. work authorization, or lawful permanent residence
(otherwise known as a Green Card ) for this role' Must Have Skills
- Salesforce CPQ Employee Status : Full Time Employee Shift : Day
Job Job Posting : Aug About CognizantCognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH)
is one of the world's leading professional services companies,
transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for
the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach
helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient
businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on
the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired
companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with
digital at or follow Applicants may be required to attend
interviews in person or by video conference. In addition,
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opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national
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