Application Solution Architect

Our client is a large global IT System Integrator Responsibilities:  Develop project technology strategy by understanding key client objectives; diagnosing and mapping client requirements; articulating solution risks and barriers; recommending project approaches; preparing time and cost estimates; planning full project life cycle  Lead and facilitate information gathering sessions to validate business cases, gather and document business and functional objectives  Implement architecture by building components and custom designs; prototyping; data migration; maintaining technical integrity and consistency; documenting system  Validate system performance by developing and conducting test scripts; completing bug fixes  Prepares client to use IT infrastructure by developing and conducting training programs  Manage customer relationship by communicating SharePoint architecture standards and frameworks; answering questions; resolving concerns and issues  Actively participate in the business development lifecycle. Identify opportunities, generate proposals, and support other sales efforts  Increase organization effectiveness by identifying opportunities to leverage solutions to other engagements  Enhance overall team accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions; answer technical and procedural questions for less-experienced team members; teach improved processes; mentor team members  Improve information usefulness by tracking emerging technologies; evaluating their applicability to business goals and operational requirements Requirements:  Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent work experience  At least 10 years relevant working experience including expertise in enterprise architecture Consulting skills such as interviewing stakeholders, conducting architecture reviews, and consensus building  Experience leading large group meetings/information gathering sessions with senior-level executives and excellent written and oral co