Principal Solution Architect

Company Overview:Req ID: 231279NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are currently seeking a Principal Solution Architect to join our team in Durham, North Carolina (US-NC), United States (US).Job Description:Job DescriptionFocal Point:The areas the candidate will need to be strong in are as follows:AWS (Priority)SnowflakeKafka - uses and provide end to end solutionso No need to be able to configure it or be admino Know the patterns and how it works to build a solutionData Streaming - falls under same the same patternsEvents - action triggered to use streaming architecture to move the data.Healthcare experience required (other BC's or other payers, providers, or insurance)IT Governance and Architecture as it relates to Standards, Patterns, Decisions and Specifications.Lead in driving the solution and obtain approvals and other information based on new technologies.Familiar with JSON and XML - this helps on the project.Experience: Minimum of 10 Years Experience RequiredServe as the Senior Solution Architect on a given full Software Development Life Cycle project and vendor work, developing, maintaining, and reviewing application architecture throughout the project. May include leading proof-of-technology activities.Serve as Lead Project Architect on a project team (LPA) (including users, developers, and/or vendors), to plan, coordinate, analyze, design, review and implement application systems and/or enhancements to existing systems to meet current and future needs.Provide leadership in the development and adherence to all applicable standards, application portfolio strategy, service level agreements, and processes (i.e., Walkthrough and Approval processes, Program/System documentation, Status Reporting, Escalation, Change Management, Problem Management, Software Development Methodology, etc.).Ability to work up to 5 or more projects simultaneously and yield successful project deployment.Ensure vendor work is accurately and thoroughly reviewed and meets all applicable standards; identify gaps and/or opportunities in work to meet long term corporate goals.Contribute to and apply IT industry best practices.Participate in and/or lead a cross-functional IT Architecture groups that review designs from an enterprise level.Participate in the design review process and support the overall Enterprise Architecture Management process. Also, influence and drive change to architecture processes, strategies, and standards, as needed.Support and mentor Junior Solution Architects.Accountable for key design reviews and recommendations to management and IT Architecture and Governance, including:Selection and review of structural elements and their interfaces, by which a system is composedo Behavior as specified in collaborations about those elementso Composition of these structural and behavioral elements into larger subsystemso Architectural system that guides this organizationo Architectural documentation creation and stewardshipSupport pre-project efforts in terms of working with the user team or vendor during meetings/presentations, crafting conceptual solutions, assisting with time estimates, and documenting designs.Develop Solution Architecture Models and Documentation (key written project deliverable) and/or oversee and approve the creation of architecture documentation.Provide technical expertise/coaching for others (i.e., AWS, Kafka, Kubernetes, Data Streaming); facilitate the development and provide direction on integration design patterns around services and interfaces; and monitor application architecture related to other areas of IS, the business community, and outside vendors to ensure the relevance of architecture to meet business needs.Collaborate with the broader architecture community to provide input into IT strategies and standards.Research and facilitate the development and review of the solution, integration, workflow, and web service standards.Facilitate conversations (JAD Sessions) with business and applicable vendors to drive out capability needs and outcomesProvide architectural leadership that supports insightful decision making, drive efficiencies in the development process, and maximizes the quality of technical deliverables.Create or review IT plans that manage clear and realistic expectations of what technology can offer in terms of products, services, and delivery mechanisms.Establish, maintain, and review enterprise architecture models to enable application development and decision-supporting activities, consistent with IT plans.Hiring Requirements:Education:Bachelor s Degree and 10 years of progressive experience in a combination of IT development, design, and/or architecture disciplines with at least 2 years of solution architecture experience.Experience:If no degree, 12 years of progressive experience in a combination of IT development, design, and/or architecture disciplines.Minimum of 3 years of solution architecture, designing, describing, and managing the solution engineering in relation to specific business problems. Has supervised leading the practice and introducing the overall technical vision for a particular solution to stakeholders.Must have exposure to multiple, diverse technical integrations, technologies, and processing environments Experience in solution design principles, practices, system development methodologies, and software life cycles with experience in a combination of system and application architectures is required. Experience coordinating vendor solution delivery and partnering effectively with vendors to meet business needs.Hiring Preferences:Experience in leading technical teams.Knowledge and understanding of (preferred):Regulatory and legislative impact on health plansHealth insurance and plan administrationExperience mentoring development team membersStrong visual modeling skills using UML, JSON and XMLKnowledge in AWS, Kafka, Kubernetes and other skillsetsBroad knowledge of middleware and client-server technologies, as well as specific knowledge of Java and Microsoft technologies, is desirableCoordinate architectural design collaboration for work involving:o System integration: Middleware, microservices, and streaming.o Database design principles.o Software development, particularly with current generation front-end and back-end languages.o Cloud and infrastructure principles.Experience with object-oriented system architectures utilizing use cases, Agile and Waterfall methodologies is preferred.Diagraming experience with ArchiMate, Draw.IO, and Visio is preferred.Strong leadership and mentoring skills.Excellent influencing and consultative skills; and the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues and opportunities.Works effectively with clients to document requirements by conducting interviews and facilitating Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions.Excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication, and organizational skills. Must be able to communicate at all levels within the organization (technical detail with developers through executive presentations to C-Levels.Understand business behavior patterns and patterns of information and technology and how they work together to enable the business to achieve its strategic and tactical goals.Accuracy and attention to detail is mandatoryMust be able to demonstrate through leadership in the field of IT.Understanding of application design principles, practices, system development methodologies, and software life cycles with experience in a combination of system and application architectures.Prefer a certification in at least one facet of IT architectureAbout NTT DATA Services:NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients long-term success. Visit or LinkedIn to learn more.NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.