The Architect defines and communicates a shared technical vision for solutions in an Agile Release Train (ART). They collaborate with teams to elaborate system architecture, validate technology assumptions, assess implementation options, and establish the Continuous Delivery Pipeline. This ensures the developed system aligns with its intended purpose.
Job responsibilities:
Agile Release Train Leadership:
Partner Product management and Release train engineer to lead the design and implementation of Agile Release Trains, providing guidance on the structure, processes, and ceremonies.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to define strategic architectural runway, align the ART strategy and roadmap with organizational objectives.
Architectural Design:
Work with the respective development teams within ART to design and maintain the overall architecture of the Agile Release Train, considering scalability, flexibility, and integration points.
Provide technical leadership and expertise to ensure the architecture supports the Agile principles and practices.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Foster collaboration between development teams, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient delivery of business value.
Partner closely with cross teams within ART and beyond to build a simplified and yet connected system landscape which supports Rio Tinto Commercial growth ambition.
Continuous Improvement:
Implement and champion continuous improvement initiatives within the Agile Release Train, identifying areas for optimization and efficiency.
Drive the adoption of Agile best practices and ensure teams are constantly learning and evolving.
Risk Management:
Identify and mitigate risks related to the Agile Release Train, providing proactive solutions to potential challenges.
Work closely with teams to address impediments and facilitate timely issue resolution.
Technical Leadership:
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and Agile methodologies to inform and enhance the organization's practices.
Provide guidance to development teams on how we can design systems integration and cross share of data within and outside of China borders.
Knowledge and experience:
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect embracing Agile methodologies.
- In-depth knowledge of Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban)and practical experience implementing them in large-scale organizations.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, development methodologies, and DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of SAP Deal to Settlement process.
- Experienced Salesforce centric architectural design experience with Salesforce Lightnings and other Salesforce products.
- Experienced with one or more integration tools, able to design integration scenarios or integration pattern
- Familiar with Document Management Solutions, Data Architecture Solution, AI/ML.
- Having human centred design or design thinking experience will be a plus.
- Experienced working with teams of Architects especially Salesforce Solution/Technical Architects, Data and Integration Architect as well as Enterprise Architect.
