Solution Architect

About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results‑oriented professionals. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M. Description We are seeking an Enterprise Solutions Architect to work with the wider IT department. The role involves working with internal stakeholders to understand their IT and business needs, proposing and designing solutions that align with the company's value proposition, and ensuring that the solutions meet high levels of performance, security, scalability, maintainability, and reliability. The Team The ideal candidate should have experience in consultative and complex technical deployment, support of highly distributed applications, and experience implementing large‑scale data projects within the cloud environment. The candidate should also have a breadth of technical experience and knowledge, with expertise in at least two or more of the following areas: SQL, NoSQL databases, big data, data storage technologies, data governance, data engineering, and data estate workloads. In addition to technical expertise, the candidate should have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, be able to orchestrate and lead teams, and be able to collaborate with other members of the team in developing complex end‑to‑end enterprise solutions on Microsoft Azure platform. The candidate should also be able to maintain technical acumen and knowledge, keep up to date with market trends and insights, and educate customers on the Azure platform. How You Will Contribute Collaborate and communicate well with all levels of an organization; ability to translate overly complex or technical terms into easily understandable terms. Be highly self‑motivated, and self‑sufficient yet also a key team player. Initiative‑taking and purposeful constantly looking to make improvements to drive efficiency. Strong analytical and data analytics skills with diligent attention to detail. Solid business analysis, customer interaction, and problem‑solving skills. Experience in defining and/or improving business processes. A professional and positive approach to opportunities, projects, and challenges alike. Conceptual knowledge and/or experience with artificial intelligence (AI) and other automation platforms & technology a plus. Analyze complex ideas or proposals and build a range of significant recommendations. Use several sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations. Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision‑making. Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarizing key points. Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. Design, commission, and enhance new/current subject areas. Implementing new or upgraded cloud data strategies and Microsoft Azure platforms. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution in computer science. Minimum of 5 years of working experience as an Enterprise Solutions Architect or in a related field. Prior professional services experience preferred. Strong Microsoft Azure, Informatica and Snowflake experience. Plus, But Not Required Prior working experience using ServiceNow. Prior working experience using Workday. Benefits and Compensation This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a professional services firm with a great work ethic and a positive attitude in developing employees to achieve their full potential. We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals. Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy‑two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part‑time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Clickherefor more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs. The salary range is $125,000–$155,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details. Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for employment‑based sponsorship now or in the future. A&M will not sponsor applicants for US work visa status for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr