Solution Architect

As a Solution Architect at inventYOU, you'll be responsible for leading architectural decision-making processes for key projects, defining solution architecture for BPM-based systems and cloud applications, and ensuring the quality of deliverables from external suppliers. Additionally, you'll collaborate closely with project teams to implement and deliver high-quality technical solutions.

To be successful as a Solution Architect at inventYOU, you should have extensive experience in designing BPM solutions, preferably using BPMN and tools like Camunda. Proven expertise in architecting solutions on MS Azure, including development with EntraID/OAuth2/OIDC, is essential. Strong communication and negotiation skills are also critical for working with diverse stakeholders.

A typical day for a Solution Architect at inventYOU involves leading discussions on architectural decisions, documenting solutions on platforms like Confluence, and ensuring alignment with ICT standards. You'll spend time collaborating with project teams, conducting quality assurance on software, and engaging with various stakeholders to facilitate project success.

At inventYOU, we value your growth and provide numerous opportunities for professional development. You can expect access to training programs, workshops, and seminars that are designed to enhance your skills as a Solution Architect, along with the potential for career advancement within our dynamic team.

At inventYOU, collaboration is at the heart of our work culture. We foster a supportive environment by encouraging open communication among team members and between different departments. As a Solution Architect, you'll be able to work closely with skilled professionals, share ideas, and contribute to innovative solutions that benefit our clients.

When answering this question, share specific projects where you've utilized BPMN and Camunda. Discuss how you've structured BPM workflows, the challenges you faced, and the outcomes. Highlight your understanding of BPM principles and how they relate to solution architecture.

Describe your methodical approach to defining solution architecture, focusing on your understanding of client needs, technical requirements, and relevant standards. Discuss any frameworks or methodologies you use, emphasizing your experience with MS Azure in this context.

Talk about your experience in working with ICT standards and how you integrate them into architectural decisions. You could mention the importance of regular communication with stakeholders and reviewing relevant policies or frameworks as part of your strategy.

When discussing negotiations, emphasize your communication skills and approach to conflict resolution. Provide examples of situations where you’ve successfully navigated complex discussions, showing your capability to advocate for architectural integrity while balancing stakeholder needs.

Explain your systematic approach to quality assurance, focusing on how you evaluate external software against established standards. Discuss the importance of documentation, peer reviews, and testing in ensuring quality and alignment with architectural goals.

Provide a detailed example of a project where you architected a solution on MS Azure. Discuss the architecture's design, the technologies used, and the impact it had on the business. Highlight what you learned and how it shaped your future projects.

Highlight your familiarity with documenting architectural decisions, emphasizing the tools you use, such as Confluence. Discuss the significance of clear documentation for team alignment and future reference, and share an example of how your documentation has been utilized in past projects.

Discuss your approach to prioritization, emphasizing collaboration with stakeholders to identify business priorities. Mention any frameworks or techniques you use to effectively manage the backlog of tasks while maintaining focus on project goals.

To answer this, discuss your approach to architectural design that incorporates scalability from the outset. Consider discussing patterns, principles, and technologies that facilitate efficient scaling, as well as how you test for performance.

Explain how you keep your skills fresh, such as through attending conferences, participating in online communities, and continuous education. Mention any specific areas of interest in emerging technologies that could enhance your work as a Solution Architect.