**Make an impact with NTT DATA** Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. **Your day at NTT DATA** The primary responsibility of the Solutions Architect is to consult with the client and work with internal teams to create strategies, transformational designs and the architectural vision for complex solutions that address the clients’ needs. They provide multi-technology consulting services on all aspects of application software, infrastructure and related technology components. Global Digital Technology (GDT) function providing total accountability for portfolio of business applications supporting a global user base. Functions include finance, legal, quality and GRC. **What you'll be doing** **Key Roles and Responsibilities:** + Contributes to the development of solution architectures in specific business, infrastructure or functional areas. + Identifies and evaluates alternative architectures and the trade-offs in cost, performance and scalability. + Produces specifications of cloud-based or on-premises components, tiers and interfaces, for translation into detailed designs using selected services and products. + Management of full software development cycle + Strong stakeholder engagement + Effective communication strategy to ensure organization readiness and application adoption. + Liaising with operational environments for Go-Live opportunities. + Document review and approval (Specification, Technical Blueprints, Training, User manuals) + Supports a change programme or project through the preparation of technical plans and application of design principles that comply with enterprise and solution architecture standards. + Takes responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and problem resolution. + Embed Enterprise Architecture framework (APQC) within organisation. + Mapping technology to EA business model + Evaluate and solutioning of technology for sustainable business value. + Engaging with strategic technology partners and vendors + Reporting on process progress and change management. + Project management **Academic Qualifications and Certifications:** + Qualification in Information Technology or Information Systems + Certification and working knowledge of Enterprise Architecture methodologies (e.g. TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT, etc.) + Digital Transformation Strategy + ITIL Foundation Certified **Required Experience:** + Leading and managing software development teams. + Comprehensive understanding of majority software development methodologies including agile. + Strong change management skills + Customer focused software design principles using design thinking principles. + Project and operational risk management + Budget planning, forecasting and control. + Strategic and visionary software expert + Enterprise and Solution Architecture **Workplace type** **:** **About NTT DATA** NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo. **Equal Opportunity Employer** NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.