Solution Architect - Senior

Design scalable, reliable system architectures by defining component structures, allocating functionality, and establishing effective interfaces between systems and applications.

Develop and recommend optimized technical solutions by evaluating multiple design options, conducting cost-benefit analyses, and aligning outcomes with business and technology requirements.

Champion enterprise architecture standards, ensuring solutions leverage approved technology stacks, design patterns, and best practices across the organization.

Create and maintain global reference architectures that promote consistency, standardization, and reusable technology building blocks across teams and regions.

Influence solution development by driving architectural improvements and translating technical strategy into practical, business-focused technology solutions.

Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders, customers, and technical teams to deliver innovative solutions that maximize business value and user adoption.

Evaluate emerging technologies, software trends, and tools while leading pilot programs and proof-of-concept initiatives to validate new capabilities and future opportunities.

Assess infrastructure capacity and future technology needs while providing strategic recommendations that support growth, performance, and long-term business objectives.

Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Persuades - Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.

Strategic mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

Change Management - Applies the Cummins structured process and tool set for engaging individuals and organizations through change to achieve and sustain business results and outcomes.

Architecture System Design - Defines and develops architecture deliverables, artifacts and building blocks (e.g. conceptual models, logical models, physical network designs, etc.) by applying architecture principles through the use of an architecture development framework and methodology that enables the organization to transform its systems in a controlled manner in response to business needs.

Solution Design - Creates and defines the solution design complete with instrumentation and measurement, using industry standards and tools, version control, and build and test automation to synthesize diagrams, models and documentation in order to build a solution that meets buildability, business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.

Solution Functional Fit Analysis - Composes and decomposes a system into its component parts using procedures, tools and work aides for the purpose of studying how well the component parts were designed, purchased and configured to interact holistically to meet business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.

System Solution Architecture - Creates solution designs and patterns using the Cummins Technical Reference Model (CTRM), CLEAN standards, and existing reference patterns to maintain alignment to Cummins standards.

Project Issue and Risk Management - Manages the process to identify, assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended tools and disciplines. Drives actions to minimize, monitor and control risks and issues and to maximize the most positive outcomes possible.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications : College, university, or equivalent degree in relevant technical discipline, or relevant equivalent experience required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience: 6+ years of experience in solution or system architecture in large, complex organizations. Demonstrated architecture and design experience, strong knowledge of modern architectural patterns, cloud platforms and integration technologies.

10+ years of total professional experience in software development, application engineering, or related technical roles.

Prior hands-on experience as a Software Developer and/or Technical Lead is required.

Complex Application Solution Design utilizing technologies like Java/Angular/Kubernetes/.Net/PhP is needed

Architecture development framework and methodology to design systems landscape and interactions within enterprise, utilizing Mulesoft, Azure APIM, Azure Data Factory, etc.

Deep knowledge in DevSecOps areas of GitHub Actions, Copado, SonarQube and Veracode to suggest development teams better their code standards.

Job Systems/Information Technology

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Off-site Remote

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2441538

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As Cummins continues to grow, you'll be provided with continuous learning opportunities, supportive benefits and a culture that values your wellbeing, safety and work-life balance. Here, you'll have the power to determine your future with innovative technology, a focus on sustainability and with a company positioned for long-term growth.

As a Cummins employee your retirement savings plan / pension plan / superannuation will power your path to retirement and improve your financial future.

Your wellbeing is important to us. You and your family will be cared for through comprehensive health care benefits.

We celebrate diverse perspectives and you will be part of building a more diverse workforce to enhance our competitive position and enrich our culture.

Your energy and commitment will be recognized through paid vacation and holidays, parental leave, adoption assistance, flexible work environments and more.

Whether starting or completing a degree, you will be supported by tuition reimbursement opportunities or full funding.

You will receive annual merit and profit sharing based on individual and company performance.

You are empowered to volunteer at least four hours per year on company time, to give back to the communities where you work and live.

You will learn and grow through training and hands-on experience in an environment that values curiosity and developing talent for the future.