Solutions Architect (Finance)

What you'll Do

Primary Responsibilities

An expert in charge of leading the solution architecture - the practice of designing and leading technology solutions that align with an organization's goals and objectives. Their responsibilities encompass various areas, including requirement analysis, solution design, technology evaluation, collaboration, implementation oversight, risk assessment and mitigation, and driving continuous improvement. Ensuring the proposed solutions are scalable, reliable, and secure while aligning with the business strategy. Bridging the gap between various stakeholders, such as business leaders, project managers, software developers, and network engineers. Taking into account the current state of an organization's technological ecosystem, the desired future state. Translating high-level business objectives into actionable technical designs.

Essential Functions

• Solution Architects should possess a combination of technical expertise, business acumen, communication skills, analytical capabilities, and leadership qualities. They should be proficient in various technologies, have a solid understanding of business operations, and possess strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives, functional requirements, and constraints. They conduct thorough analyses to determine the technical feasibility of solutions and align them with business goals.
• Create comprehensive solution designs that encompass various components, such software, and data management systems. They consider scalability, performance, security, and integration requirements while designing the architecture.
• Work closely with stakeholders, including business managers, developers, and system administrators. They communicate complex technical concepts effectively, collaborate on solution design, and ensure alignment between business and technical teams.
• Cover the entire software development process, including writing specifications and conducting testing. Working with the technical team to think through all possible options for bringing the idea to life. Leading into collaborating with other business analyst and system owners to help translate stakeholder requirements into software product functionality.
• Work closely with developers, ensuring the system is built according to the defined architecture. They conduct regular code reviews, provide guidance on technical challenges, and ensure that the implementation aligns with the design principles and meets the company's functional and performance requirements.
• Identify and assess risks associated with the solution, such as security vulnerabilities, data privacy concerns. They develop strategies to mitigate risks and ensure the solution's reliability and robustness.
• Oversee the implementation process, guiding development teams and addressing technical challenges. They ensure the implemented solution adheres to the design principles, meets quality standards, and fulfils business requirements.
• Continuously evaluate the implemented solution, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement. They stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, incorporating them into future solution designs.
• Ensure new systems fits the existing enterprise environment. To perform this task, a solution architect must know how all parts of the business model work together, including processes, operating systems, and application architectures. Understanding these aspects, they can design a solution that best fits the environment. Providing specifications for which the solution is defined, managed, and delivered.
• Drive out the key global business requirements and translate into workable requirements containing process information, data flows, comprehensive functional specifications and test plans - challenging any requests that may be unreasonable or unnecessary.

What Experience and Education You Need

• 10+ years of functional and technical solution design.
• Bachelor's Degree in MIS or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously and demonstrated strong business background
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Variable work hours required.

What Could Set You Apart

• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems and processes. Blue Yonder and Korber WMS experience is preferred.
• Broad knowledge of various applications - Financial, Transportation Management Systems, Warehouse Management support.
• Knowledge of third-party logistics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and act tactically.
• Ability to operate under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates and is able to maintain a positive, can-do attitude in stressful situations, leading by example

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions.
• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending.
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work.
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks.
• May require travel by automobile and airplane for business.
• May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing.
• May require carrying loads related to travel and the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Requires the use of various electronic tools.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

What We Offer

Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me? We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

ABOUT US

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.