Software Solution Architect I | Microsoft Dynamics Ax

Role Description Role Proficiency: Lead solution/application architecture for medium to large engagement. Outcomes • Deliver technically sound projects across one / multiple customers within the guidelines of the customer and UST standards and norms • Deliver technically complex applications • Identify and institutionalize best practices across multiple accounts and manage multiple customers and architects • Define architecture for large engagements and act as its design authority • Design solutions involving multiple tech components after scoping out requirements for a client with large engagements Measures Of Outcomes • Business Development (number of proposals contributed to; number new leads generated) • Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey Results • Number of design patterns / components reused / created • Feedback from team • Quality of service measures • Number of technical complex solutions delivered • Number of consulting assignments led/participated • Number of technology training conducted • Technology certifications • Number of white papers / document assets • Breadth of technology knowledge (no. of technologies) • Number of reviews and audits Outputs Expected Asset Development and Governance: • Provide thought leadership in conceptualizing the need and design of assets • Track implementation of assets • Improve asset effectiveness • Improve deployment effectiveness Project Control And Review • Perform architecture design review • Identify opportunities for optimization of cost time and asset utilization in complex projects; advising relevant teams accordingly where possible • Provide advice to teams facing complex technical issues in the course of project delivery • Conduct planned and unplanned technical audits for complex projects as applicable • Define and measure project /program specific architectural and technology quality metrics • Review outputs to ensure NFRs are met Knowledge Management & Capability Development • Provide inputs to teams for training etc. • Identify the training needs and conduct internal sessions to meet the same • Partner with UST Gamma to Create curriculum assessments training programs courseware based on new service offerings / solutions etc. • Update collateral on to the knowledge management repository • Gain and cultivate domain expertise to provide best and optimized solution to customer Requirement Gathering And Analysis • Understand the requirements from a larger system / transformation program context • Validate the cross application / cross technology requirements to ensure integrated ability and reconciliation of conflicting requirements by working with customers and other stakeholders People Management • Provide support to various Project Managers in identification of training needs of the team • Conduct training / certifications with the help of Gamma and mentoring with respect to technical skills on projects • Support technical evaluation of external and internal candidates to meet project requirements • Perform career guidance and performance management for team members Alliance Management • Identify alliance partners based on the understanding of service offerings and client requirements • Identify areas for joint GTM with the partner • Develop internal capabilities/complementary toolsets to support the GTM strategy • Maintain the relationship with partners • Act as the UST technical POC for the specific technology/solution area Technology Consulting • Define problem statement for the customer • Analyze application/ technology landscape process and tools to arrive at the solution options best fit for the client • Analyze cost vs. benefits of solution options • Define the technology/ architecture roadmap for the client • Articulate the cost vs. benefits of options to key customer stakeholders Innovation And Thought Leadership • Participate in external forums (seminars paper presentation etc.) to showcase UST capabilities and insights • Interact and engage with customers/ partners around new innovative ideas concepts and assets; as well as industry trends and implications • Participate in Beta testing of products / joint lab setup with customer to explore application of new technologies / products • Identify areas where components/accelerators or design patterns could be reused across different accounts • Create documents reports white papers (international/national) on research findings Sales Support And Project Estimation • Develop collaterals for proposals • Conduct workshops at the client site to assist the sales team in sales support if required • Compare various designs and propose appropriate technology solutions based on the understanding of the RFP and inputs from Architects • Calculate and present estimates based on high level designs to management for supporting go/ no-go decisions • Review estimations and resource plan • Review risk and mitigation plan • Anchor proposal development with cross-linkages across multiple competency units to arrive at a coherent solution unique value propositions and clear differentiators • Participate in client presentation and client visits Solution Definition & Design • Ensure alignment of high-level architecture with the existing client need and business logic; review design prepared by architects • Ensure the involvement of right teams in solution design • Ensure technical integrate ability and requirements compliance of the solution; especially in case of a multi group / multi vendor program • I...