Solution Architect (SAP - CPQ - Salesforce) Finance

As a solution architect you are responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of complex software solutions. You work with various stakeholders, including developers, Product owners, delivery leads, business users, and organizational leadership in order to identify the requirements and constraints of a project, for which you develop, document and align a comprehensive plan to achieve the desired outcome.

As a solution architect you are responsible for ensuring that the architecture of the solution is scalable, maintainable, extensible, secure, and meets the needs of the business. You also provide technical leadership and guidance to the development teams throughout the project lifecycle.

We are looking for a candidate with an independent, proactive-by-default and structured working attitude in which you are a trusted decision partner for both leadership and IT teams. As a solution architect you understand that making long-term solution choices will typically be a balancing act between conflicting interests: desirability, feasibility, short- & long-term cost, sustainability, maintainability, extendibility, functional & technical consistency. You don't just understand this tension, you lead it.

Which tasks can you expect?

• Design and implement complex software systems and solutions that meet business needs
• Work closely with other members of the IT- & business team to ensure that all systems are designed and implemented in a way that meets business requirements
• You will work in Lead to Cash programs, involving the following areas: SAP S/4, SAP CPQ, Salesforce, Kimble/Kantata, ..
• Ensure that all software systems are scalable, secure, reliable, and maintainable
• Develop technical specifications and design documents.
• Together with the other architects, you establish an architectural repository to consolidate all design information in one easily accessible location. You ensure that all relevant information from your assignments is stored in this central repository.
• Provide technical leadership & guidance to development teams, while also helping them to become more autonomous
• Manage & monitor your own workload, define the scope upfront & clearly, making clear agreements with your internal customers about what can (not) be expected exactly by when, and steering towards these agreements.

What do you have to offer?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience in software engineering and design architecture. Broad knowledge of IT technologies & integrating best-of-breed applications is mandatory.
• You have minimum 5 years of experience in implementation of Finance solutions. 
• Solution architecture experience is considered a strong plus.
• Background knowledge on financial business processes and its technical systems are a must. (e.g. accounting, controlling, billing and invoicing)
• Technical knowledge in SAP S/4, SAP CPQ, Salesforce or Kimble/Kantata
• Analytical thinking
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong enabler on distinguishing between problem space & solution domain, and acts as a guide towards peers, business stakeholders, and leadership when you see a solution is created for a problem that is not yet well understood.
• Adaptability: you are able to adapt to changing technology and business requirements, and be willing to learn and adopt new technologies and methodologies as needed.
• Fluent English is mandatory. You love to work in an international context. There are no location requirements for this role, while occasional travel may be required.
• Knowledge of internal business processes is a plus
• Knowledge of corporate data management and governance is a plus

What do we have to offer?

• An attractive salary based on your experience and achievement. And the freedom to compose your personal benefit package.
• A dynamic environment: flexible working hours and working from home – everything is negotiable
• Learning opportunities: through an individual development plan and professional training
• Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field our you want to expand your knowledge more horizontally, there is always room to grow!

Our client is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. Their people solutions span the entire employee journey, from getting people paid to attracting, rewarding, and developing talent. 

Corporate IT & Data Solutions division is responsible for all internally focussed tools regarding our enterprise value chain. The major products in this enterprise value chain are Salesforce, SAP (4HANA) and our in house built Corporate Data Management.