**Make an impact with NTT DATA** Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. **Your day at NTT DATA** The Associate Solutions Architect is an entry level subject matter expert, primarily responsible for working with colleagues to learn how to consult with clients and develops the skill to create strategies, transformational designs and the architectural vision for small solutions that address the clients’ needs. This role assists with the implementation of the best design for information technology architectures and related solution architecture descriptions. **What you'll be doing** **Key Responsibilities:** + Under the guidance of more senior solution architects, assists with the development of small-scale, less complex solution architectures in specific business, infrastructure, or functional areas. + Assists with projects related to software and systems design. + Participates with colleagues to understand client requirements, collect data, delivering analysis and problem resolution. + Continuously monitors the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies. + Assists with the creation of reports and technology roadmaps. + Works under guidance to design components using appropriate modelling techniques following agreed architectures, design standards, patterns, and methodology. + Learn how to manage proof of concept initiatives. + Reviews, verifies, and improves own designs against specifications. + Assist with the definition of meta-architectural designs for low complexity or smaller solutions. + Develops a good relationship with key stakeholders, internally and externally. **Knowledge and Attributes:** + Basic knowledge of multi-vendor service integrations and cross-functional software, OS’s and infrastructure designs. + Good communication skills both verbal and written coupled with excellent interpersonal skills to build solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. + Basic knowledge on how specific infrastructures and application software are deployed in line with relevant methodologies and frameworks. + Ability to develop and leverage some specialist knowledge of reference architectures. + Ability to maintain knowledge of trends and development in technology domains. + Ability to keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies. + Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams such as sales, product, delivery etc. + Ability to learn new concepts and apply in the working environment. + Displays good client service orientation and is a self-starter and proactive in approach. **Academic Qualifications and Certifications:** + Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering or business or a related field. + Certification and working knowledge of Enterprise Architecture methodologies (for example, TOGAF, Zachman, SOA, ITIL, COBIT, etc.). + Safe Scaled Agile certification advantageous. **Required Experience:** + Basic experience working with stakeholders across a variety of levels internally and externally. + Basic experience in a similar role would be advantageous but not essential. + Basic experience working as a Technical Architect in a particular technology domain would be advantageous but not essential. **Workplace type** **:** On-site Working **About NTT DATA** NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo. **Equal Opportunity Employer** NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.