The Solution Architect has deep knowledge of a stack of technologies required for a client’s solution with Retail industry know how/best practice.

The Solution Architect defines the logical and physical architecture blueprints for a project and works with the Ecosystem Architect to determine technology and implementation choices and tradeoffs.

The Solution Architect has consulting and people leadership skills targeting client Enterprise Architects and Project Tech Leads.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Define logical architecture and/or physical blue-prints for a client solution
• Define and develop architecture for integration of the Ecosystem Architecture components into the client’s Analytic Ecosystem.
• Define the client’s architecture at the mid-levels of the analytic architecture cube - the Logical to Solution (Physical) Layers.
• Provides direct support for solution delivery teams. Works directly with the Teradata Ecosystem Architect and other consultants.
• Work with Teradata project managers to scope projects and develop a statement of work, project plan, and risk analysis.
• Provide architecture thought leadership and actively participate in the design, implementation, and roll-out efforts.
• Act as thought leadership evangelist providing advisory services to customers in their digital transformation engagement, marketing event, pre-sales activities, etc.

Technical Skills

• Solution Expert with Implementation Experience - Has been or is now actively involved in technical consulting engagements
• Deep technical experience in some significant portion of the analytic ecosystem technologies, and knowledgeable in others to connect appropriate dots for a given solution
• Expertise in Hadoop and Open Source - Has been or is currently actively involved in designing and or implementing projects that include Hadoop and Open Source options
• Expertise in Teradata and Commercial - Has been or is currently actively involved in designing and or implementing projects that include Teradata and other commercial options
• Expertise in On-Premises and Cloud - Can define architectures covering on-premises, cloud, and hybrid of on-premises combined with cloud
• Expertise documenting technical systems architectures and explaining the systems so that both developers and technical (IT) managers can understand the rationale behind the design.
• Architecture Framework Expertise - Expertise on Teradata Architecture Framework
• Industry framework certification such as TOGAF, Zachman or FEA is a plus
• Adopts Architecture Principles - Adopts and validates the architecture definition against Teradata's architecture principles
• Identifies and Utilizes Design Patterns - Promotes reuse through actions, identifies and develops emerging patterns

 Consulting Skills

• Consulting and leadership skills targeted at customer project roles
• Targets Audience Appropriately - Transitions between architects and implementers at appropriate level for audience
• Articulate and persuasive - Can present as a solution team leader and influence decisions