Sr Solution Architect

Job Overview

This is a hands-on Application Architect role, including typical Architecture tasks and typical Software Engineering tasks in a 50/50 split.

Architecture: Under broad guidance, assists with the development and implementation of an enterprise architecture which supports current and future IQVIA systems, products and platforms and that satisfies business product strategy.

Software Engineering: Designs, develops, implements and updates software systems in accordance with the needs of the organization.  Evaluates, schedules, and resources development projects; investigates user needs; and documents, tests and maintains computer programs.

Essential Functions
• Assists with the ongoing development and implementation of an enterprise architecture.
• May devise and present business cases and program release plans to senior management with priority recommendations to maintain and evolve this architecture.  Builds effective business relationships with business line managers and provides technical and system expertise as input to product concepts.
• May assist product development management to define IT strategic direction and assists in the mapping of projects to that strategic direction whilst ensuring product capabilities and process improvements are delivered over time within the framework of the IQVIA enterprise architecture.
• Participates in cross-functional product development teams, may also act as a consultant to provide system and technical advice.
• Keeps up to date with technology changes and identifies opportunities for implementation in future systems.
• Participates in R&D projects and may run those projects in compliance with standard project management practices.
• May mentor and assist lower level architects and business analysts.
• Reviews business requirements with regards to reporting, advises on the pros and cons of the possible technical solutions.
• Translates those business needs into technical specifications and provides input to the requirements for the development of a solution.
• Designs and develops software procedures to ensure that all information systems products and services meet minimum organization standards and end-user requirements.
• Thoroughly tests software to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects prior to implementation. Documents and works to resolve all problems. Devises improvements to current procedures and develops models of possible future configurations. Performs work flow analysis and recommends quality improvements.
• Establishes software quality standards for life cycle, documentation, development methods, testing and maintenance. Establishes advanced software test standards and methods and conducts complex software tests.
• Perform code reviews to ensure proper implementation of software patterns.
• May mentor and assist lower level software engineers.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience
• Five (5) years experience in software and/or product development with a focus on architecture Required
• IT consulting or project management experience.
• Exposure to enterprise architecture.
• Experienced in business information modeling and system design.
• Ability to apply technology to business strategies and ability to employ consulting skills.
• Broad knowledge of current technology, tools and techniques for software development.

At IQVIA, we believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. The advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services we provide to the life sciences industry are made possible by our 67,000+ employees around the world who apply their insight, curiosity and intellectual courage every step of the way. Learn more at jobs.iqvia.com.

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