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LEVEL UP YOUR CAREER
LEVEL UP YOUR CAREER | SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT
SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT |
As a Solutions Architect, you have a proven
the sage solutions architect
track record as a Technical Lead and have
contributed at several levels of the organisation,
both at an operational and at a strategic level.
The Solutions Architect role is also mandate-
driven, and as such, each Solutions Architect
may have slightly different KPIs.
IMPLEMENTATION Solutions Architects are still involved in the implementation of projects, usually at a minimum of 2 days a week. Being invested in project work is important as it helps to keep the Solutions Architect’s skills “fresh”. We prioritise the project work assigned to you and would only use the Solutions Architect where it makes sense. Some examples would be to kick off a new project, or to assist in bringing a project at risk back on track. LEADERSHIP Solutions Architects are responsible for mentoring and driving the Technical Leads within Entelect. Whilst the relationship is not an authoritative one, you are expected to “rally the troops” and guide them toward a common goal. You will be involved in raising the bar of technical excellence across our tech leadership circles. ASSESSMENTS AND CONSULTING Solutions Architects may be required to complete technical assessments of existing systems. This will include, but is not limited to, the architecture of a system, the methodologies used by a development team and/or the tooling and environments. TRAINING Solutions Architects assist in improving the training at Entelect and this includes both the strategic and operational aspects behind it. You need to ensure the quality is high, the content is relevant, the delivery is effective, and the necessary tracking and governance is followed. You will also source and manage training suppliers. AT A HIGH LEVEL, THE SOLUTIONS ARCHITECTS HAVE THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:
STANDARDS AND DOCUMENTATION You are now the custodian of quality of delivery across Entelect, and as such, you are responsible for ensuring that the relevant standards are in place, that they are communicated effectively, as well as being followed. PRESALES As the technical authority at Entelect, you will be consulted during the proposal phase of projects to ensure the correct technical decisions are being made. You may need to develop prototypes as part of this process. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT You would be expected to assign some of your time to R&D. This may involve helping to understand technology trends or new technologies that we come across. It may also involve building accelerators and libraries that can be shared and reused across various projects.
As a Solutions Architect at Entelect, you will no longer be fully involved in one project or customer. Your core responsibilities are at a company level and you will be expected to consult across several projects and initiatives. BY THIS POINT IN YOUR CAREER YOU HAVE PROVEN THAT YOU ARE NOT ONLY A MASTER CRAFTSPERSON, BUT THAT YOU: x Can be fully trusted with all technical decision making x Can balance technical requirements with a project’s business objectives x Have contributed to improving Entelect’s technical landscape x Are able to consult and advise customers on their chosen technical direction.
“I joined Entelect 9 years ago as a Senior Software Engineer...
It’s not always been easy. The work is very challenging, but
that gives you the opportunity to prove yourself and move up
the chain. Now I am a Solutions Architect, so the challenges
have all been worthwhile."
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