Solution Architect

Application window is expected to close on 08/17/2025

Who We Are

Cisco IT drives transformation by enabling people to do their best work through a focus on user experience, agile methods, engineering efficiency, and cloud-first, AI-powered technology. The Commerce Quote to Order team supports Cisco’s go-to-market strategy with a leading commercial platform for hardware, software subscriptions, and services, managing $50 billion in revenue through advanced CPQ solutions. Our versatile and motivated team continuously innovates and collaborates to solve complex problems, manage IT architecture, and deliver excellence in core commerce transactions.

What You'll Do

As a Solution Architect, you will develop scalable futuristic solutions and system architecture to address new business models and business challenges and help drive digital transformation. You will collaborate on multi-functional projects to identify areas for improvement. You will analyze internal processes, data, and problems and identify benefits from enabling new capabilities by using unique & emerging digital and cloud technologies.

• Develop and implement solutions for complex problems in collaboration with product managers, UI/UX specialists, software engineers, and global delivery teams to drive project releases and sprint goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT teams and business partners to design and deliver coordinated digital experiences and robust solution architectures for Commerce Configure, Price, Quote, and Ordering processes.
• Identify gaps and challenges in offer configuration, translate them into strategic transformation roadmaps, and orchestrate end-to-end solutions aligned with business needs.
• Act as a strategic consultant and partner to business and commerce teams, understanding their processes and enabling desired business outcomes through multiple strategic programs.
• Manage communication and coordination among partners, conduct solution reviews, user demos, functional testing, and support engineering teams in building and implementing capabilities.

Who You'll Work With

When you work with us, you will be part of a highly empowered collaborative "FUTURE IT" team who is passionate about the use of technology to deliver outstanding business outcomes. You will work with business partners, internal and external partners, Cisco's outsourced partners, and cross-functional teams.

Who You Are

You are a creative problem solver who tackles challenges head-on to deliver innovative and efficient solutions. Known as a go-to team member, you handle daily operations with fresh ideas and continuously learn new technologies and processes. Thriving in a fast-paced agile environment, you consistently improve systems to boost efficiency and productivity, all while focusing on customer success.

Minimum Requirements

• Over 15 years of IT experience with a degree in computer science or related field.
• Solutions architecture for large scale enterprise applications
• Skilled in requirements tracking, backlog grooming, prioritization, and agile project methodologies in a multi-partner environment.
• Solid understanding of SaaS and HaaS business models and experience working in Agile Scrum environments.
• Extensive Data analysis skills/expertise
• Familiarity with MongoDB and Oracle.

Preferred Requirements

• Basic understanding of Commerce Platforms
• Familiarity with any CPQ platform
• Business analysis certifications is a plus
• Outstanding analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter who can work both independently and multi-functionally
• Experience is working in fast paced
• Proficient in writing detailed user stories, with good presentation, communication, and basic data analysis skills;

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