Associate Solution Architect

Job Description

The Associate Solution Architect is responsible for architecture/design, coding, testing based on project and business requirement, reviewing, and delivery on time. He or she also develops technical and conceptual specifications in support of the overall application design. In addition, the Associate Solution Architect also has to manage the assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives, as we'll as provide technical guidance and presales support (estimation, solutions, and client pitch). The roles and responsibilities of the Associate Solution Architect include the following: Participating in technical requirements gathering and solution architecture for clients Interfacing with all levels of end users and addressing client issues Working collaboratively with teammates and demonstrating leadership on projects Understanding and leveraging key aspects of building operationally viable solutions Working very closely with the development team and participating in planning, estimating, scheduling, retrospectives, and any other team activities Adhering to compliance procedures and internal/operational risk controls in accordance with any and all applicable regulatory standards, requirements, and policies Desired Skills: Minimum 6-8 years of industry experience In-depth knowledge and experience in various trending technologies, including WCF, MVC, entity framework, .Net 4.0, SQL server 2008 R2, and WPF Knowledge of all phases of the SDLC Excellent knowledge of the tools, techniques, and software and ability to apply them in developing programs as required Experience in software architecture and architecture best practices Skills in building service-based architectures Experience in working directly with clients Should be a self-starter and capable of operating on minimal management oversight Ability to work under pressure to meet agreed deadlines Passion, energy, and enthusiasm to drive results