IT Solution Architect CSE - Data & Analytics

International Paper • Memphis, TN

10h • $101,000 - $134,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

A solution architect provides tailored architectural solutions to meet the requirements of specific projects and initiatives. They combine deep technical expertise with business understanding to guide product teams, sponsor innovation, and maintain architectural cohesion. The IT Solution Architect for our Commercial & Sales Enablement - Data & Analytics team will own and evolve the data and solution architecture supporting consolidated enterprise reporting, while translating business needs into reliable technical roadmaps and implementation patterns. They will develop and support data warehouse and batch-processing capabilities; design solution architecture; guide delivery teams; ensure stability, accuracy, and standards alignment. Their primary stakeholders will be business data stewards, product and delivery teams, managed service provider teams, architects, developers, engineers, and business stakeholders. Their main focus will be on reliable, accurate, on-time data processing, especially for financial month-end close, paired with architecture cohesion, risk mitigation, and quality management.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or technical equivalent degree or experience
• Excellent technical understanding of the primary technology that they are responsible
• Good knowledge of industry trends and best practices
• Able to work in an unstructured, changing environment
• Ability to analyze, synthesize and communicate, verbally and in writing, abstract concepts
• Typically has 5 to 10 years of IT experience with majority in their primary platform of responsibility
• Good knowledge of Agile and waterfall methodologies and corresponding platforms such as ADO.
• Requirements Analysis
• Design & Documentation
• Technology Evaluation
• Collaboration & Communication
• Technical Leadership
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Quality Management
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Data Platforms: RDBMS, Oracle backend, MS SQL Server/T-SQL extraction sources, file server storage.
• Ability to learn newer platforms, such as Microsoft Fabric
• Data Architecture: Dimensional modeling, data warehousing, data normalization and denormalization, schema access (DCL).
• Data Movement: Oracle SQLLoader, code-based ETL/ELT orchestration (Oracle PL/SQL, packages, stored procedures, triggers), mastery of DDL / DML / DQL / TCL commands, batch processing, data interfaces, Windows scripting (VB Script, batch script), scheduled tasks, and server/file-directory management.
• Problem Solving: Independent troubleshooting, research, diagnosis, facts-based analysis, and logical resolution of complex data problems.
• Technical Specifications: Solution Design Documentation, System Integration Plans, Security & Compliance Guidelines, Testing & Quality Management Plans, Deployment & Implementation Plans, Technical Presentations & Stakeholder Communication, Change Management & Release Plans.
• Customer focus
• Tech Savvy
• Collaborates
• Manages Conflict
• Manages Ambiguity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Communicates Effectively
• Nimble learning

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of a specific product or group of internal systems / software
• Knowledge of agile principles and development practices
• Strong communication, collaboration, and team skills (with both tech and business stakeholders)
• Deep understanding of the current and future technology architecture, including inter-operability of technologies

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, optimize, and support in-house data warehousing systems used for consolidated sales, freight, unit track, and related enterprise reporting.
• Extract and receive data from disparate manufacturing and business systems, including ordering, invoicing, production, shipping, AR/AP.
• Manage and support master data systems used for commercial reporting.
• Transform data into consistent warehouse formats for downstream consumers and ensure data outputs remain aligned with system architecture.
• Monitor batch jobs and data movement, troubleshoot issues, and intervene to keep processing timely, accurate, and stable.
• Defines technical direction and architecture patterns to managed service provider (MSP) product / delivery teams.
• Translates business requirements into solution architecture and technical roadmaps.
• Collaborates with product / delivery teams on user stories and solution design decisions.
• Assesses technology trends, product performance, and ensures adherence to architectural standards.
• Partners with architects, stakeholders, and MSP to align solutions and complete projects.
• Coaches developers and engineers while acting as the technical knowledge expert for the product.
• Coordinates with Enterprise Architects and Platform Architects to ensure solutions adhere to target state designs and standards.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k)
• Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree