Here at Ellucian, we are motivated by a mission - power education so institutions can empower student success. We are the global market leader in EdTech for higher education, serving more than 2,900 customers and reaching over 22 million students in 50 countries. We are dedicated to helping higher education unlock learning for all by providing solutions that support the entire student lifecycle and deliver insights needed now and into the future.
We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.
About The Opportunity
The Solutions Architect, Extensibility Services leads next-generation capability-based delivery practices that drive Cloud/SaaS modernization engagements. Serving as the overall higher ed capability thought leader for Services delivery teams, the Solutions Architect works in cross-functional partnership across delivery units to coordinate the implementation of outcomes-based delivery methodology practices encompassing the broad Ellucian platform ecosystem that supports delivering SaaS at scale and driving faster time to value for customers pursuing SaaS.
Where you will make an impact
Leading the creation and adoption of new Extensibility solutions to help the customer meet their business objectives.
Become a guru in various tools and technologies Ellucian offers and commonly used industry tools and ensure the entire team is educated and provides technical expertise to solve software development problems.
Participate in client sessions to find customer requirements and derive intelligent architectures using appropriate tools and techniques.
Build and enhance CI/CD processes to improve software development practices. Also, provide governance to ensure that North American and offshore teams are delivering to the standards.
Build new innovative services that customers can use to improve their business efficiencies.
Working collaboratively with the Services team to develop and/or improve strategies, policies, and processes; support and promote the use of new delivery methodologies and best practices.
Driving outcomes-based delivery across a given set of customers pursuing SaaS by determining the most appropriate SaaS extensibility mix for the given engagement.
Supporting project management teams in deciding best course of action for successful client delivery.
Developing related materials and artifacts that drive and support the new Ellucian technologies, including but not limited to new customer-facing capability-based solution architectures, implementation guides, statement of work templates, presentations, and internal enablement guides.
Recognizing and elevating risks - external or internal - associated with new client delivery methodology for executive consideration and mitigation.
Mentoring new delivery team members on delivery practices.
Traversing between strategic and tactical considerations with a continued focus on established goals and scheduled milestones/deadlines.
Contribute to continuous improvement of Ellucian’s global architecture repository (Global Higher Education Capability Model), which supports the Ellucian implementation methodology principles of proven practice, time to value and outcome-driven.
Facilitating information gathering sessions followed by the composition of a summary of findings followed by the timely construction of related deliverables.
What You Will Bring
7+ years of broad Ellucian solution delivery at Higher Education institutions in the U.S.
In-depth knowledge of the Ellucian ERP delivery practice with a demonstrated understanding of the role the ERP plays in the broader Ellucian solution landscape.
Expert in modern technologies like ReactJS, NodeJS, and Integration tools, and technologies
Strong software architecture experience.
Experience with Ellucian products is a plus.
Current working knowledge of Ellucian extensibility tools is a plus.
Positive, self-motivated, team-oriented individual with the ability and desire to innovate, create, and develop delivery methodologies that have the capability of transforming the effectiveness of higher education.
Exceptional relationship building skills supported by proven action and follow-through using strong time and project management skills.
Superior interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with an emphasis on collaboration.
What makes #Ellucianlife
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
Flexible time off
Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
Parental Leave
5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
Telemedicine
Wellness
Headspace Care (mental health)
Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
RethinkCare & Wellthy- caregiver support
Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
We Foster a learning culture with:
Education Assistance Program
Professional development opportunities
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development, and Higher Education
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