Solution Designer

We are looking for a Solution Designer for a client in East Flanders.

Role:
Decides on and designs the technical solution/architecture (modules, components, layers, interfaces, classes, tables, ...) of IT Systems in alignment with the Enterprise Architecture. This role is typically engaged as the highest-level technology expert on a project team. Partners with business analysts, systems analysts and engineers in requirements gathering and reviews. Viewed both internally and externally as a technical expert and critical technical resource across multiple disciplines.
 

Main Responsibilities:

 

• Responsible for analyzing and translating business, information and technical requirements into a technical architectural blueprint that outlines solutions to achieve business objectives, and this in alignment with the Enterprise Architecture
• Works with Enterprise Architecture, application and infrastructure teams to produce an optimal, high level, conceptual design for the projects.
• Designs the technical architecture of individual solutions that integrate across applications, systems and platforms.
• Proposes changes in process, policy and standards as they relate to the architecture and design principles.
• Researches and maintains knowledge in emerging technologies and solutions to solve business problems.
• Develops application and integration solutions including major enhancements and interfaces, functions and features.
• Uses a variety of platforms to provide automated systems applications to customers.
• Provides expertise regarding the integration of applications across the business.
• Develops programming architectures for code reuse.
• Acts as an internal consultant, advocate, mentor and change agent.
• Analyse technology, industry and market trends in order to determine the potential impact on the enterprise

KPI’s

• Requirements Volatility / Change Request Impact

Qualifications, skills and experience required:
Mandatory

• Has in-depth knowledge of state-of-the art programming languages and object-oriented approaches in designing, coding, testing and debugging programs.
• Understands and consistently applies the attributes and processes of current application development methodologies.
• Researches and maintains knowledge in emerging technologies and possible application to the business.
• Requires advanced to expert level knowledge and understanding of architecture, application design, systems engineering and integration.

Desirable

• Application and data design for one or more major bespoke solutions.
• Experience of building a solutions library, identifying potential re-use elements in new developments and ensuring that they are delivered so that they can be reused.
• Delivering solution architecture services.