Solution Architect

At Board, we help enterprises plan smarter, drive outcomes and lead transformation with one single Intelligent Planning Platform. Trusted by thousands of leading organizations, over the last 28 years we have designed our Product with enterprise planning agility in mind and the passionate care of our people as our main driver.

We strongly believe every colleague brings unique value to our whole. We collaborate openly and effectively to deliver results and celebrate our shared success, thrive on innovation, and embrace a growth mindset to aim higher every day.

If you’re a forward-thinker looking for the great next step in your career within an innovative and collaborative environment, Board is the right workplace for you!

Board is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Solution Architect to join our IT team and lead our organization’s technology strategy and ensure alignment with business goals. The Solution Architect will play a critical role in designing and implementing comprehensive technology solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage. This position requires a deep understanding of business needs, emerging technologies, and architectural best practices within SaaS provider environment. This position will be based in our office in Madrid, Spain.

Responsibilities:

• Define and document the overall solution architecture, considering long-term business objectives and scalability
• Collaborate with stakeholders (including executives, business leaders, and IT teams) to comprehend their needs and requirements
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and platforms for strategic solutions
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, best practices, and guidelines
• Ensure that solutions meet performance, scalability, and security requirements
• Provide technical guidance and support to IT teams during solution implementation
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues related to strategic solutions
• Participate in the continuous improvement of solutions and their components
• Prioritize the technical vision and strategy, aligning it with business objectives
• Assess technical solutions and verify their alignment with business needs
• Seamlessly integrate new solutions with existing systems and technologies
• Drive innovation by exploring emerging technologies and their potential impact on the organization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Hands on, the solution architect will be required to act as a ‘Project or Programme Architect’ on a projects
• Integration design, delivery and governance
• Own integration platform and API capabilities
• Responsible for non-functional requirements

What We Look For:

• 7+ years of professional Information Technology experience in solutioning, designing, development, and delivering systems
• 5+ years of hands-on solutions architecture experience with a focus on strategic planning and enterprise-wide solutions
• Integration technology, platform and API solution experience
• Knowledge of Application architecture, Design methodologies across multiple platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution) at all levels
• Ability to translate technical ideas/designs to multiple audiences, including Executives.
• Thorough understanding of and experience with multiple SDLC / Agile methods.
• Team player. Proven ability to work effectively within a international organization that operates using a matrix organization
• Ability to communicate trade-offs and transactional states with technical and business teams
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF) are a plus

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