Senior Solutions Architect

Job Description:



Overview:

• Working as part of a high functioning team, the Senior Solutions Architect is responsible for identifying requirements and developing robust solutions in SQL Server for Legal Services projects


• Defines and develops solutions with minimal direction through consultation with Client Services project managers and collaboration with SQL developers


• Thinks strategically, with an equal focus on developing and communicating practical solutions that exceed client expectations


• Is detail-oriented but flexible, ready to adapt to changing needs and priorities, cycling in and out of projects and embracing alternative paths to solutions


• Enjoys the challenge of solving complex (and potentially under-defined) problems as a member of a high-performance team

Responsibilities:

• Distill data requirements from settlement agreements, client interactions, and other legal documents


• Analyze requirements and datasets to develop data processing plans that address the custom needs of each project


• Coordinate with Client Services to determine the sufficiency of data and ensure alignment in all initial requirements


• Assist in the development, debugging, and testing of T-SQL code


• Interface with business stakeholders to identify new and/or clarify existing requirements


• Manage and prioritize assigned tasks, ensuring deadlines are achieved, communicating appropriately about progress and obstacles

Knowledge/Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in leading the development of technical solutions


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or related fields) strongly preferred


• Ability to understand complex business processes and adapt solutions to meet the needs of the business


• Excellent communication skills for collaborative interaction with peers, managers, and business stakeholders


• Comfortable in direct client interactions, able to clearly and confidently articulate both challenges and solutions to non-technical clients


• Must enjoy and have experience working in a fast-paced environment, able to quickly realign with shifting priorities

Technical Skills:

• 10+ years' experience with SQL Server and/or other relational databases


• Advanced level knowledge and experience working with SQL Server and/or in the development of T-SQL code


• Experience tuning T-SQL queries and/or in the optimization of database server performance


• Experience performing complex data analysis of very large datasets