Solution Architect, DataOne

The Position

Solution Architect, Data Cloud

The Data Cloud Solution Architect is responsible for defining and communicating a shared technical and architectural vision across the DataOne system in accordance with the overall Informatics technology strategy and principles to help ensure it is fit for its intended purpose. You ensure that the system is designed to run as expected, has built-in observability, balances emergent design and takes a system view across the full value stream.

DataOne is a self-service, highly automated and scalable data cloud system that implements the entire data management value chain empowering seamless collaboration and maximizing data potential. 

You will work with product managers, product line leads and the business stakeholders to enable and guide the design and development of an integrated view of the business processes and associated business landscape for the purpose of identifying current and future opportunities for synergy, integration and knowledge sharing. You will align with the enterprise architects and other solution architects to realize the vision of the domain and promote platform thinking, reusability and interoperability. You are also responsible to work with the Agile Release Train (ART) to ensure delivery. You will provide the business a window to key innovative technology trends and evolution of technology within the vertical industry, which has the potential to accelerate the fulfillment of the business strategic vision. Through use of dashboards and governance boards, you continuously communicate to the business an overview of the progress of current IT innovation(s).

Your key responsibilities:

Providing strategic consultation to assigned line-of-business (LOB) customers in defining or designing business processes, functions and organizational structures, as well as using customer requirements in researching, identifying and internally marketing enabling technologies. 

Assessing current state of solutions, defining future state needs, identifying gaps and recommending new technology solutions and strategic business execution improvements

Assisting business process engineering/re-engineering

Facilitating stakeholder sessions with personnel across all disciplines in the company to identify and define requirements, assess business processes and evaluate technology solutions

Conducting solution architecture research, PoCs, feasibility assessment and facilitating solution application selections 

Formulating business and logical data and solution architectures comprised of software, network, hardware and integration designs

Conducting impact assessments and mitigation plans

Working closely with Enterprise Architects on defining long term architecture vision, integration patterns and review of technical portfolio.

Creating and owning the Solution Architecture documentation

Developing IT Strategy & Roadmap consistent with the overall strategic needs of the business division.

Your qualifications and experience:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience

Previous professional IT experience. The person must have demonstrated an ability to think strategically and translate plans into operational excellence.

Deep expertise & business knowledge in modern data patterns and platforms applied to Pharma, Biotech, Diagnostics, Big Data, or Information Industry. 

Expert knowledge and experience applying data concepts like Data Mesh, Data Fabric, Data Warehouse, Data Lake, Data Lakehouse, from design to implementation

Experience with entire data lifecycle including information architecture, data architecture, data management, data integration, data ingestion, data security, data privacy, data governance, and data analytics

Implementation expertise in major applications and platforms such as Snowflake and/or AWS data and analytics capabilities

Proven track of design experience using AWS services 

Hands-on experience with the design, development and deployment of technology cloud infrastructure, network, compute, storage, and virtualization experience

Expertise in multiple technologies domains networks, systems, databases, security, etc.)

Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies

Remains “evergreen” and keeps up-to-date with technology trends and emerging technologies

Demonstrated ability to develop and articulate a vision for one or more technology domains 

Proven experience of creating architecture designs using a formal architecture framework methodology – TOGAF, Zachman.

Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations

Strong leadership skills and experience in managing large groups. Person must have demonstrated ability to work across organizations.

Demonstrated effective oral, written, public, and interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to frame complex issues and persuade a wide and diverse audience

Capabilities:

Ability to gain immediate respect and credibility with internal stakeholders and with executives

Sound and mature business judgment capable of contributing on a broad range of strategic topics, not just technology issues

Demonstrated ability to be a Strategic thought leader who has the ability to envision the future and recognizes and values the potential that IT can have on the organization and can communicate that vision to client executives

Influencer and negotiator who can align executives and senior stakeholders to a shared vision and roadmap

Results oriented & comfortable with a demanding set of internal and external customers

Understands how to lead the process of gaining agreement and acceptance for new technologies and standards by listening to the needs of the client organization and educating management on the capability of new technologies

Compelling communicator & Presenter regardless of the chosen medium

Ability to effectively define a strategic vision and communicate it effectively

Remains unbiased toward any specific vendor or technology choice; is more interested in results than personal preferences

What you get:

Good and stable working environment with attractive compensation and rewards package (according to local regulations);

Full time employment contract;

Annual bonus payment based on performance;

A dedicated training budget (training, certifications, conferences);

Access to various internal and external training platforms Linkedin Learning);

Experienced and professional colleagues and workplace that supports innovation;

Multiple Savings Plans with Employer Match 

Company’s emphasis on employees’ wellness and work-life balance ( generous vacation days and OneRoche Wellness Days ),

Workplace flexibility policy;

State of art working environment and facilities;

And many more that the Talent Acquisition Partner will be happy to talk about

Throughout our 125-year history, Roche has grown into one of the world’s largest biotech companies and a global supplier of transformative innovative solutions across major disease areas. 

At Roche, we believe every employee makes a difference. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are confident in both decision and action, we believe that good business means a better world.

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