Solution Architect

Wipro Limited NYSE WIT BSE 507685 NSE WIPRO is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients most complex digital transformation needs Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting design engineering and operations we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready sustainable businesses With over 230 000 employees and business partners across 65 countries we deliver on the promise of helping our customers colleagues and communities thrive in an ever-changing world For additional information visit us at www wipro com Role Purpose The purpose of the role is to create exceptional architectural solution design and thought leadership and enable delivery teams to provide exceptional client engagement and satisfaction Do 1 Develop architectural solutions for the new deals major change requests in existing deals Creates an enterprise-wide architecture that ensures systems are scalable reliable and manageable Provide solutioning of RFP s received from clients and ensure overall design assurance Develop a direction to manage the portfolio of to-be-solutions including systems shared infrastructure services applications in order to better match business outcome objectives Analyse technology environment enterprise specifics client requirements to set a collaboration solution design framework architecture Provide technical leadership to the design development and implementation of custom solutions through thoughtful use of modern technology Define and understand current state solutions and identify improvements options tradeoffs to define target state solutions Clearly articulate document and sell architectural targets recommendations and reusable patterns and accordingly propose investment roadmaps Evaluate and recommend solutions to integrate with overall technology ecosystem Works closely with various IT groups to transition tasks ensure performance and manage issues through to resolution Perform detailed documentation App view multiple sections views of the architectural design and solution mentioning all the artefacts in detail Validate the solution prototype from technology cost structure and customer differentiation point of view Identify problem areas and perform root cause analysis of architectural design and solutions and provide relevant solutions to the problem Collaborating with sales program project consulting teams to reconcile solutions to architecture Tracks industry and application trends and relates these to planning current and future IT needs Provides technical and strategic input during the project planning phase in the form of technical architectural designs and recommendation Collaborates with all relevant parties in order to review the objectives and constraints of solutions and determine conformance with the Enterprise Architecture Identifies implementation risks and potential impacts 2 Enable Delivery Teams by providing optimal delivery solutions frameworks Build and maintain relationships with executives technical leaders product owners peer architects and other stakeholders to become a trusted advisor Develops and establishes relevant technical business process and overall support metrics KPI SLA to drive results Manages multiple projects and accurately reports the status of all major assignments while adhering to all project management standards Identify technical process structural risks and prepare a risk mitigation plan for all the projects Ensure quality assurance of all the architecture or design decisions and provides technical mitigation support to the delivery teams Recommend tools for reuse automation for improved productivity and reduced cycle times Leads the development and maintenance of enterprise framework and related artefacts Develops trust and builds effective working relationships through respectful collaborative engagement across individual product teams Ensures architecture principles and standards are consistently applied to all the projects Ensure optimal Client Engagement Support pre-sales team while presenting the entire solution design and its principles to the client Negotiate manage and coordinate with the client teams to ensure all requirements are met and create an impact of solution proposed Demonstrate thought leadership with strong technical capability in front of the client to win the confidence and act as a trusted advisor 3 Competency Building and Branding Ensure completion of necessary trainings and certifications Develop Proof of Concepts POCs case studies demos etc for new growth areas based on market and customer research Develop and present a point of view of Wipro on solution design and architect by writing white papers blogs etc Attain market referencability and recognition through highest analyst rankings client testimonials and partner credits Be the voice of Wipro s Thought Leadership by speaking in forums internal and external Mentor developers designers and Junior architects in the project for their further career development and enhancement Contribute to the architecture practice by conducting selection interviews etc 4 Team Management Resourcing Anticipating new talent requirements as per the market industry trends or client requirements Hire adequate and right resources for the team Talent Management Ensure adequate onboarding and training for the team members to enhance capability effectiveness Build an internal talent pool and ensure their career progression within the organization Manage team attrition Drive diversity in leadership positions Performance Management Set goals for the team conduct timely performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to own direct reports Ensure that the Performance Nxt is followed for the entire team Employee Satisfaction and Engagement Lead and drive engagement initiatives for the team Track team satisfaction scores and identify initiatives to build engagement within the team Mandatory Skills Big Data Experience 8-10 Years Reinvent your world We are building a modern Wipro We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions To realize them we need people inspired by reinvention Of yourself your career and your skills We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes so do we Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention Come to Wipro Realize your ambitions Applications from people with disabilities are explicitly welcome