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The Solution Architect plays a pivotal role as a strategic leader, technical expert, and problem solver in guiding complex Power Platform projects with pro-code integrations towards successful outcomes. With a focus on driving innovation, aligning with business goals, and delivering high-quality solutions, the Solution Architect empowers organizations to thrive in the digital era. This role requires a seasoned professional with a minimum of 8 years of experience in solution architecture roles, possessing a deep understanding of the Power Platform and related technologies.

Moreover, this role will also encompass conducting industry-specific research to identify trends and opportunities for technological innovation, utilizing a value network analysis and information mapping approach. The ideal candidate should have practical experience in end-to-end system design, encompassing value analysis and solution designs.

Additionally, this position will require leveraging knowledge of Microsoft .NET, C#, and other Microsoft Stack languages and tools to design, develop, and integrate our clients' new and existing systems. The candidate will also be responsible for providing application support and training, while adhering to RSM's software development lifecycle (SDLC) policy. Effective communication skills are essential, as you will need to explain highly technical topics to clients in a clear and understandable manner. Furthermore, you will contribute to the growth of our practice by identifying and responding to market opportunities and client needs.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the team in developing business and enterprise architecture strategy, providing insights, recommendations, and best practices to align technology solutions with business goals and objectives.

• The Solution Architect will develop and communicate comprehensive solution designs that address complex business requirements while aligning with organizational goals. This includes leveraging appropriate technologies to craft solutions that meet and exceed expectations.

• This role involves providing technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams. This encompasses developers, engineers, and analysts, ensuring they adhere to architectural best practices and standards.

• The Solution Architect is responsible for creating and maintaining architectural roadmaps. These roadmaps ensure that solutions remain scalable, secure, and adaptable to future needs and challenges.

• A key responsibility is to continuously assess and recommend emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks. This helps enhance solution capabilities and operational efficiency, keeping the organization at the forefront of technological advancements.

• Collaborating with business stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions is crucial. This includes making critical design decisions that balance innovation with practical implementation.

• The Solution Architect will design solutions that are scalable and high-performing. This responsibility is fundamental to handling increased workloads and maintaining optimal system response times.

• Defining and overseeing integration strategies for seamless data flow between systems is essential. This ensures interoperability, efficiency, and the integrity of data across the organization.

• Establishing and enforcing robust security measures, access controls, and compliance standards to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory requirements is a paramount responsibility.

• The role involves developing and enforcing governance processes, coding standards, and architectural guidelines. This ensures solution consistency, quality, and alignment with industry best practices.

• Identifying potential risks and challenges in solution design and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project success is a key part of the role.

• Creating and maintaining comprehensive architectural documentation, including diagrams, technical specifications, and design patterns, is essential for clear communication and knowledge sharing.

• Engaging with stakeholders at various levels to communicate architectural decisions, progress updates, and the value of the solution to the organization is crucial for maintaining alignment and support.

• Staying updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and applying innovative solutions to complex problems, is expected to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

• Ensuring that the delivered solutions meet architectural standards, performance expectations, and overall quality criteria is a fundamental responsibility.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

• Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in solution architecture roles, with in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft cloud and development ecosystem.

• Expertise in the Microsoft Power Platform technologies, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Azure Functions, and other relevant technologies, is required.

• The ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into technical solutions is essential. This includes proficiency in designing complex, scalable, and high-performance architectures.

• Strong leadership and team management skills are required, along with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Proficiency in designing complex, scalable, and high-performance architectures is necessary. This includes experience with architectural modeling and design patterns.

• Knowledge of integration patterns and strategies for connecting disparate systems and data sources is crucial for the role.

• The ability to establish and enforce governance processes, coding standards, and best practices is expected.

• Familiarity with project management methodologies and the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers are important for ensuring project success.

• Making cost-effective architectural decisions while considering budgetary constraints is essential for maintaining financial responsibility and efficiency.

• Understanding business processes, goals, and objectives to drive technology solutions that create business value is a key part of the qualifications for this role.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $78,600 - $148,500