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The Solutions Architect I is responsible for assessing, designing, planning, and advising on architectural deliverables that support business and technology strategies.

Key Responsibilities: · Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of existing technology systems and processes; develops and implements improvement, replacement, augmentation, and optimization strategies as appropriate. · Defines standards and designs for infrastructure related systems; proposes and creates system design models, specifications, diagrams, and charts. · Contributes to the determination of technical and operational feasibility of solutions; evaluates risks and performs cost-benefit and return on investment analyses on hardware and software options; proposes and documents justification of the most viable solutions to aid management in making implementation and purchasing decisions. · Negotiates with vendors and contractors for system-related purchases of products and services. · Serves as a subject matter expert and final issue escalation level for designated platforms and products.

Competencies Required: · Strategic and problem-solving mindset with strong consulting, analytical, negotiation and facilitation skills. · Excellent verbal presentation and technical writing skills with an ability to effectively collaborate with, influence, and convey complex information to people who possess varying levels of understanding on applicable topics. · Exceptional organizational, process and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and to instill a sense of urgency in others as necessary to meet deadlines. · Good conceptual, innovated thinking and decision-making skills. · Ability to work independently while supporting a team environment. · Strong technical skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft technologies and Windows operating systems, networking and server administration, and product implementation; and an understanding of solutions architecture and application systems design and integration.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience: · 5 years’ experience in information technology with responsibility for providing architectural solutions for implementation required. · Financial services or banking industry experience preferred.

Formal Education & Certification: · Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field preferred.

Work Status: · Full-Time.

Supervisory Responsibility: · None.

Travel: · Up to 10% travel expected.

Working Conditions: · Conditions involve lifting no more than ten pounds, sitting most of the time, but may involve walking, moving, or standing for brief periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying articles like files, ledgers, folders, etc.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Woodforest is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation.

Job: *Technology Services

Organization: *Texas - Houston

Title: Solutions Architect I

Location: Texas-The Woodlands

Requisition ID: 067106