Solution Architect

Company Overview

CA Technologies creates software that drives transformation and competitive advantage for businesses worldwide. Their solutions span planning, DevOps, security, and systems management across mobile, cloud, distributed, and mainframe environments.

Job Summary

The Solutions Architect leads solution development throughout the sales cycle, delivering thought leadership and acting as a trusted advisor to transform customers experiences and align solutions with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery sessions and workshops with enterprise organizations across industries to identify challenges and business goals.
• Advise current and prospective customers by deeply understanding their unique challenges and objectives.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior executives and key decision makers in Business and Technology.
• Design and communicate architecture solutions that engage both Business and IT stakeholders.
• Develop and present innovative custom solution concepts to address business issues aligned with business value.
• Coordinate and lead the full solution lifecycle by collaborating with diverse technical and business teams.
• Clearly articulate the benefits of proposed solutions to stakeholders from frontline staff to C-level executives.
• Deliver compelling presentations and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners.
• Demonstrate initiative and self-motivation to consistently deliver high-quality results for internal and external customers.
• Engage in continuous career growth through participation in internal training and mentorship programs.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver differentiated custom solutions and technical presentations to key decision makers.
• Orchestrate complex sales cycles involving multiple internal and external resources.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Required competencies and certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, MIS, or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Exposure to Design Thinking, Consulting methodologies, and Enterprise Architecture.
• Broad understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud architecture, and application modernization.
• Experience in business case development and value engineering to drive compelling points of view.
• Knowledge of industry solutions, applications, and operational practices.
• Strong oral, written, presentation, collaboration, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven track record in solution engineering, consultancy, delivery, or training within a software solutions organization.
• Effective time management skills in dynamic team environments.
• Ability to collaborate in fast-paced, problem-solving teams.
• Passion for technology, knowledge sharing, and practical experimentation.
• Ability to research information, focus on topics, and solve problems effectively.
• Skilled at explaining ideas and engaging audiences.
• Industry experience in Financial Services, High-Tech, or Government sectors.
• VMware or industry certifications, especially in cloud or Kubernetes technologies.