Solution Architect

Cisco Systems • RTP, NC

197d

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 environments.
• Proficient in writing detailed user stories, with good presentation, communication, and basic data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Quality medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Numerous wellbeing offerings.
• Up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, including one floating holiday.
• Vacation time off accrual for non-exempt new hires.
• Flexible Vacation Time Off policy for exempt new hires.
• Sick Time Off policy with 80 hours provided on hire date.
• Paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues.
• Additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees