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Senior Solutions Architect

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“At ICON, it's our People that set us Apart”
Are you passionate about improving the quality of human life? If so, we invite you to join us in building a healthier world tomorrow.
ICON is a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. We specialize in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support Clinical Development - from compound selection to Phase I-IV clinical studies.
We started as a team of 5 members in 1990 & today we are ranking at top 4 worldwide based on revenue of 2015. Currently we have 14000+ employees across the globe. ICON is a $2bn company having its presence across 97 offices in 38 countries.

Job Title : Senior Solutions Architect

Reporting to : Senior Director
Type of Employment : Full Time
Location : Chennai, office based

Summary:

Supports the definition of ICON's Future State RPA Architecture, and performs the necessary leadership, analysis, design & communication tasks to define or ensure that Solution Architectures (SA) for programs of work are aligned with the future state and RPA
  • Design RPA solutions appropriate for current infrastructure capabilities and in line with robotic process automation.
  • Develop RPA platform architecture that aligns with ICON infrastructure and security guidelines and is fit for purpose for ICONs automation strategy.
  • Develop tools and processes to ensure consistent successful deployment of new RPA projects
  • Technically assess new process automations for suitability to RPA and develop technical roadmap for deployments.
  • Analyze the IT environment to detect critical deficiencies, and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Analyze technology industry and market trends, and figure out their potential impact on the enterprise.
  • Define the principles to guide solution decisions for the enterprise.
  • Design and direct the governance activities associated with ensuring SA compliance.
  • Clearly articulate options, supported by summary costs/benefits/risks to support executive/steering level communication.
  • Coordinate solution architecture implementation and modification activities.
  • Facilitate the evaluation and selection of software product standards, as well as the design of standard software configurations.
  • Consult with application or infrastructure development projects to fit systems or infrastructure to architecture, and identify when it is necessary to modify the solution architecture to accommodate project needs.
  • Identify the social impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact of the SA.
  • Document all solution architecture design and analysis work.
  • Work closely with the enterprise program management office (EPMO) or project office to ensure alignment of plans with what is being delivered

Requirements

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Seven to ten years of experience in at least two IT disciplines in an enterprise role designing enterprise applications, RPA and / or Integration solutions.
  • Deep knowledge of RPA architectures and principals.
  • Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments.
  • Extraordinary social skills, including partnership, facilitation and negotiation.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Excellent analytical and technical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent planning and social skills.
  • Knowledge of all components of an enterprise technical architecture.
  • Knowledge of business process re-engineering principles and processes.
  • Basic knowledge of financial models and budgeting.
  • Deep understanding of network architecture and application development methodologies.

Qualification

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems analysis or a related study.

Benefit Working with ICON:

Other than working with an excellent team of smart and high-energy people, we also offer a very competitive salary and benefits package that includes an excellent pension scheme, private health care, and life assurance and staff recognition schemes. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

Process

Technical and competency selection:
When you spot an opportunity you’re passionate about and submit an application, one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists will contact you to evaluate your suitability for this position, as well as for other openings within the business.
The evaluation will look at your technical skills and your competencies – for example, delivering perfection.

Interview

After this, we’ll let you know if we’ll be progressing with your application. If you have been successful at this stage, we will talk you through a telephone interview. This will then be followed by an interview with our Hiring Manager, either face to face or by tele-conference.

Offer

If you’re successful, we will notify you with details of the offer, talk you through our culture and values, answer any questions you may have – and above all, welcome you to the ICON team.


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