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Req ID: 558529

Location: Gurgaon

About the role: 
We are looking for an IT Solutions Architect who will be a key leader in our Digital Commerce and commercial architecture space, with immediate focus on our Digital Commerce business capabilities and solutions (SAP Commerce Cloud platform). This role will report directly into the IT Director, Sales Enablement, and will be responsible for the systems and technologies within our Digital & eCommerce landscape, shaping the strategic direction in line with our roadmap.  

An ideal candidate for this role will be someone who enjoys working in an exciting fast-paced environment, is innovative, technically savvy, a strategic thinker, demonstrates an understanding of the business and can apply functional knowledge and IT architecture principles to identify and evaluate solutions that are highly flexible and scalable. This individual needs to have experience applying architecture concepts in an agile environment, being able to understand business challenges and recommend best practices and collaborate across multiple business (divisional/regional) partners, Digital Commerce Product Teams, enterprise architecture, and cross-functional teams to meet business needs and deliver value.

Your responsibilities include:

• Establish strategic IT solution architecture vision, roadmap, and principles for our Digital Commerce platform; Participate and continuously improve architecture governance processes
• Designs & documents flexible, scalable, and robust architecture for the commercial enterprise, with focus on Digital Commerce capabilities
• Able to define the system landscape, to identify gaps between current and desired end-states (capability assessment), and deliver a solution 
• Identifies problem areas (process / technical), recommends solutions, and influences direction   
• Leads across cross-functional teams to ensure data quality, overall end-to-end process, and positive streamlined user experience
• Serves as the bridge between the functional analysts and technical developers to transform and develop requirements into designs, development approaches, and implementation
• Reviews & approves design solutions that best meet business needs, with focus on innovation
• Develops a data strategy and a conceptual data model to meet end user needs
• Presents architecture options & recommendations including configuration vs. customization 
• Maintains high level of awareness and understanding of existing and emerging (Digital Commerce) technologies, as well as industry issues, to effectively match them.  
• Manages own work time and priorities under aggressive timelines and budgets
• Leverages knowledge of the enterprise technology space: languages, frameworks, techniques, and industry trends
• Aligns Commercial Architecture with Enterprise Architecture direction

 
What we're looking for: 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, or related field required
• 10+ years of combined IT Analyst, Developer, Tech Lead or Architect experience
• Proven ability to stay aware of current trends and technical advancements, and share learnings
• Experience working in large and complex enterprise project environments
• Proven experience working in a regulated environment with quality systems which includes strong documentation skills.
• Experience within the SAP Commerce Cloud, SAP, and SFDC technical ecosystem
• Experience with eCommerce
• Ability to articulate and present different points-of-views on various technologies
• Experience with Agile delivery practices, preferably in a lead role 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Proven leadership in partnering with external vendors and business partners on projects
• Ability to lead on-shore/off-shore teams in multiple cross-functional initiatives toward goals
• Ability to work in a fast paced, self-directed, action-oriented environment
• Well organized and capable of managing multiple priorities 
• Mentors team members in technology, architecture, and delivery of applications 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in MIS, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Experience in life science or other regulated industry

Requisition ID: 558529

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!