Manager, Solutions Architect

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.
 

Overview

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations.

With our patients at the center of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

Summary:

Senior Solutions Architect must have a solid understanding of technology, be able to develop and size solution options, review with relevant teams and present these to stakeholders for approval. They need to be willing and able to work across business and technical teams and be able to articulately communicate their ideas.

What you do?

• The Senior Solutions Architect must translate business requirements and goals into technical solution recommendations that align with an enterprise approach to simplicity, scalability, efficiency, portability and interoperability that can be delivered on time and budget.

• Work with IT Security to ensure IT Security principles and practices are adhered to.

• Strong interest and understanding of technology, be able to develop and size solution options, review with relevant teams and communicate to all project stakeholders for approval.

• Support and engage with the Cloud Governance process and the general Architecture Governance processes that exist within ICON.

• Assess third party systems and technologies and work with third party vendors and service providers to advise on selection of best in class systems and partners.

What you need?

• Minimum IT/Computer Science/Software Engineering related degree or equivalent with at least 10+ years of experience on application development, implementation and architecture.

• Should be currently in a Solution Architect role for 2+ years.

• Strong working experience in C#.Net, WCF, IIS and, databases like Oracle SQL/PLSQL/MySQL and Web API.

• Be able to demonstrate good practical experience utilizing different integration techniques and technologies.

• Experience in Salesforce Technologies is preferred.

• Experience with delivering projects using Agile software development techniques.

• Experience in Life Science is preferable.

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.