Solution Architect - Manager
GEP Worldwide (NB Ventures INC)2 months ago
Remote, Germany or Frankfurt, GermanyStaff+
Responsibilities
- Lead the definition of end-to-end solution architecture across GEP SMART modules.
- Ensure cross-module consistency, interoperability, and alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
- Validate functional designs, configuration decisions, and integration touchpoints.
- Collaborate with functional consultants, integration teams, and client architects on cohesive solution design.
- Identify technical constraints, risks, and dependencies early in the design lifecycle.
- Review data models, workflows, security designs, and interface structures.
- Own the solution design decision log and participate in design governance and review forums.
- Provide architecture guidance throughout configuration, testing, and deployment phases.
Requirements
- Require 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, or large-scale system design.
- Require deep understanding of SaaS platforms and their integration within enterprise ecosystems.
- Require experience designing solutions for Procurement, Sourcing, P2P, Contract Management, or SRM platforms, with GEP SMART preferred or comparable experience with iValua, Ariba, SAP, or Oracle.
- Require the ability to work across functional, technical, and business teams.
- Require experience with integration architecture, including API design, middleware, and security protocols.
- Require strong understanding of data models, workflows, and access controls.
- Require familiarity with cloud architecture, multi-system environments, and enterprise IT governance.
- Prefer experience with GEP SMART implementation projects.
- Prefer architecture or cloud-platform certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, or Azure Architect.
- Prefer exposure to Agile, hybrid, or Waterfall delivery models.
Benefits
- GEP describes opportunities for career growth, recognition, and rewards for strong performance.
- GEP promotes an inclusive workplace welcoming people of all experiences, nationalities, abilities, cultures, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and ages.
- GEP is a women-founded and women-owned company focused on supporting women's learning, advancement, and participation.