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Americas Tax Technology Group – Solutions Architect – Senior Manager

As part of our Americas Tax Technology Group (ATTG) you will be part of a technology organization that develops and maintains innovative solutions for our client-serving Tax professionals. ATTG professionals will partner with our Tax professionals to develop supporting technology such as digital/mobile tools to improve internal operations and advanced capabilities in the areas of data-driven management, workflow, analytics, automation and artificial intelligence that solve today’s challenges and create the future.

The opportunity

The Solutions Architect role is in the Architecture and Standards pillar. The main function of this pillar is to Architect market-differentiating solutions and set standards for ATTG organization.

Your key responsibilities

Accountable for the solution architecture of all products within the SSL portfolio

Ensure the architecture of solutions is aligned with the direction of organization in terms of technology and business strategy.

Drive effective decision making to steer, harmonize and accelerate efforts within Portfolio.

Ensure the direction and implementation of a solution is true to its design, and if a change is required, it is managed appropriately.

Make an informed Build vs. Buy decision by consistently following NTI process and applying systematic approach to technology evaluation.

Route technology purchase requests through appropriate channels to ensure alignment with Global Procurement purchasing requirements.

Ensure that the solution design specifies technologies tools that have been approved for use by Tax Quality, Risk Management Independence.

Collaborate with SDL and BTL to devise Solution Delivery Strategy.

Assist with mapping of the business technology strategy to a solution strategy.

Participate in rationalization on the latest trends in the market, available at ATTG and EY Fabric capabilities and offerings.

Facilitate preparation of potential technical solutions and advise SDL and BTL on the technical and business value of the proposition.

Promote growth, innovation, and long-term profitability concepts

Develop standards that typically include best practices observed from other technology rollouts and help develop solutions faster through repeatable actions or reusable components in new designs.

Identify programs to deliver Architectural leverage and scale through reusable components.

Work alongside governance bodies in ATTG to form part of the organization’s overall governance picture.

Design products and services for minimal human intervention in deployment and operation.

Ensure that governance is met through automation and policy enforcement to reduce manual process gates

Ensure compliance to the standards for solution architecture and integration of the relevant building blocks already available

Define a robust architecture for building new applications and releases, leveraging and enhancing existing building blocks, or creating new reusable components

Drive the organization towards best practices and technologies such as Cloud Architecture, AI, Agile/DevOps, Big Data/Analytics, Microservices and Micro-Frontends

Partner with others inside and outside SSL and ATTG organization to gather all requirements to formulate the appropriate architecture required to provide system functionality, deciding when to advocate, and when to compromise, to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution

Work closely with the Studio teams to translate the efforts into value

Skills and attributes for success

Ability to clearly articulate both problems and proposed solutions

Proactive approach to identifying issues and presenting solutions and options, and where appropriate, leading to resolution

Understand the long-term business objectives and suggest technical strategies to meet those objectives by introducing innovation through technology

Must have experience working with various architectural styles and patterns

Comfortable communicating architecture to all levels of management and customers

Responsive and decisive on adjusting our product architecture per customer requirements, market conditions and technology evolution

Excellent knowledge of software development methodologies and processes

Track record that includes the design and release of high-quality, high-performance, enterprise-level software products/applications

Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to balance conflicting interests in a complex and fast-paced environment

Strong analytical, prioritization, and troubleshooting skills

Strong leadership skills and experience successfully managing teams

Work and communicate internally and with the customer at all levels, including engineers, end-users to C-suite

Experience with designing and implementing hybrid cloud solutions

Architectural experience including use of UML and other Case tools

Strong experience in ability to document concepts and designs for C-level consumption

Working experience in Business Architecture

Works with limited direction oversight

Provides Supervision direction to team members staff

To qualify for the role, you must have

A bachelor's degree (computer science, engineering, accounting, finance preferred) or equivalent work experience.

Master's degree preferred

12+ years of experience

Management experience a plus

What we look for

We’re interested in people who are ready to become a part of a highly engaged, diverse, and dynamic team to help us continue to make a real difference to our clients. If you have a strong client focus, an interest in strategic initiatives and the ambition to go above and beyond expectations, this role is for you.What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $88,800 to $257,600. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $106,600 to $292,800. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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