Senior Solutions Architect

Summary

Join Paya, Inc. as a Sr. Solutions Architect in Atlanta, GA (remote work permitted). Manage and define software platform architecture and implementation, aligning with organizational strategy. Lead discovery and requirement sessions, building consensus on software solutions. Define software architecture and detailed designs, ensuring necessary artifacts for development. Lead design and implementation, focusing on scalability, durability, and security. Oversee decomposition of large-scale business programs into logical components. Manage key project initiatives, proactively managing risks. Lead technology evaluation, selecting appropriate technologies and frameworks. Manage architecture patterns and enforce platform standards. Communicate technical concepts effectively to IT and business partners. Work with SMEs to ensure business value delivery. Coordinate software solution architecture with Enterprise Architecture leadership. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering plus 5 years of relevant experience is required.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering plus 5 years of experience as a Solutions Architect, Software Designer, or substantially similar position
• Required experience must include 4 years of experience in all of the following: using API design, development, and management such as AWS and Apigee; using various programming platforms, including Node.js and .NET; using Agile development tools and processes

Responsibilities

• Manage and define the target architecture and implementation of assigned software platforms in alignment with the organization’s strategy, goals, and the data and technology landscape
• Lead discovery and requirement sessions with Product and Business Owners and manage cross-functional sessions to build consensus on software requirements, solution options, desired architecture, and recommendations
• Define the overall software architecture and detailed solution designs, ensuring all necessary artifacts are included for development
• Lead the design and implementation of the software platform, ensuring scalability, durability, flexibility, security, strategic alignment, and simplicity
• Oversee the decomposition of large-scale business programs into logical components and solutions that align with the enterprise architecture strategy
• Initiate and manage key project software development initiatives in collaboration with Development teams, proactively managing risks and resolving challenges that could impact solution scope, schedule, and quality
• Lead the technology evaluation process, selecting appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for software platform implementation
• Manage reference architecture patterns, methodologies, processes, and workflows, establishing and enforcing platform standards, coding practices, and guidelines
• Effectively communicate and present technical concepts, risks, challenges, and the strategic advantages of software solutions to IT and business partners
• Work closely with SMEs to ensure that software solution designs deliver the intended business value
• Coordinate the overall software solution architecture with Enterprise Architecture leadership and other key stakeholders, ensuring alignment and integration across the organization

Benefits

• Employee may work from home
• Telecommuting is permitted from anywhere in the US