Internal Application: Solution Architect

Location: Islamabad

Work Model: Onsite | Hybrid

Are you looking for the next challenge? We seek a Solution Architect to join our fast-paced Global Services team and play a key role in designing and implementing industry-leading Trade Promotion Management/Sales Force Automation solutions for global FMCG companies. We seek strong candidates who can leverage their technical knowledge and broad in-field experience to drive the design and implementation of our product portfolio.

THE ROLE

• Work closely with clients, business analysts, and project managers to understand requirements, propose solutions, and ensure successful delivery.
• Design and document high-quality end-to-end solutions to meet the customer’s requirements that are fit for purpose, scalable, and secure.
• Design and implement integration solutions with other enterprise systems, leveraging Azure services and APIs.
• Ensure the performance, scalability, and security of the solution through continuous monitoring and optimization.
• Lead technical teams across multiple projects effectively, delegating work as appropriate to use people and resources to the best effect
• Support the planning for the technical workstream, ensuring deliverables meet the project milestones
• Define and challenge customer business and technical requirements to ensure strategies and solutions are aligned with customer needs
• Provide technical governance and assurance for proposed solutions throughout the delivery life cycle
• Identify and mitigate existing business risks or risks associated with solution design and delivery
• Where required, deep-dive key initiatives to help overcome technical incidents, complex problems, and/or realise opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Computer Science or related subject, or equivalent work experience
• 03+ years of professional experience as a senior technical resource within large and complex software implementation projects
• All round competence in Application, Integration, Data, Technology, and Security Architecture
• Good understanding of SaaS, Cloud PaaS Services, and Integration technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure
• Experience in developing distributed/scalable systems and high-volume transaction applications.
• Experience in Microsoft technologies, including .NET, C#, Azure SQL, and Azure PaaS services (AKS, Blob Store, Entra, Application Insights, Log Analytics, Key Vault, etc.)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, tools, and processes. Familiarity with Azure DevOps is a plus.
• Broad understanding of software development lifecycle with experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, have excellent attention to detail and work effectively under deadlines
• Ability to think strategically and present technical concepts in an uncomplicated manner confidently to an executive audience with well-summarised, concise information
• Ability to independently lead teams and execute responsibilities with minimal guidance and oversight.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Able to thrive in fast-paced environments with frequent change as standard
• A strong teamwork ethic with a proven ability to work collaboratively
• Excellent English with outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in the CPG or Retail sectors is highly beneficial.

What We Have For You

Great compensation package, medical benefit for you and your family, free lunch, Bi-annual performance-tied increments & performance recognition awards and a great lean and agile work culture! Convo endorses a culture of diversity in all aspects and aims to build a diverse team of amazing individuals!