EY’s GDS Tax Technology team’s mission is to develop, implement and integrate technology solutions that better serve our clients and engag...
EY’s GDS Tax Technology team’s mission is to develop, implement and integrate technology solutions that better serve our clients and engagement teams. Ever-increasing regulations require tax departments to gather, organize and analyse more data than ever before. Often the data necessary to satisfy these ever-increasing and complex regulations must be collected from a variety of systems and departments throughout an organization. Effectively and efficiently handling the variety and volume of data is often extremely challenging and time consuming for a company.
The opportunity
As a member of EY’s core Tax practice, you’ll develop a deep tax technical knowledge and outstanding database, data analytics and programming skills. EY's GDS Tax Technology team members work side-by-side with the firm's partners, clients and tax technical subject matter experts to develop and incorporate technology solutions that enhance value-add, improve efficiencies and enable our clients with disruptive and market leading tools supporting Tax. You will be working closely with clients and professionals in the following areas: Federal Business Tax Services, Partnership Compliance, Corporate Compliance, Indirect Tax Services, Human Capital, and Internal Tax Services. GDS Tax Technology provides solution architecture, application development, testing and maintenance support to the global Tax service line both on a pro-active basis and in response to specific requests.
Your key responsibilities
The Solution Architect Manager is responsible for the architectural leadership and delivery of architecture for a project and is a senior architectural resource in their respective domain, working under the direction of the S&A Leadership Team. Ensures the alignment of the Tax Technology Strategy to the broader organization's mission, strategy / objectives, capabilities, and processes using industry recognized architectural models. Expands the company's use of technology as a strategic enabler of goals and objectives, realizing global business benefits whilst empowering local service innovation. They engage directly with business sponsors to conceptualize architectural approaches, develop solution architectures to confirm that the proposed architecture will meet the defined business needs. They validate that the engineering design will satisfy the architectural solution. Guides and mentors teams on methodologies, processes and best practices according to EY’s Architecture Frameworks and supports the development and maintenance of these frameworks and approaches, including technical / functional logical modelling, architecture governance, and tooling.
Skills and attributes for success
- Strong analytical skills capable of assessing complex business requirements from real world scenarios and the ability to translate them into actionable target architectures, readily understood models and architectural plans
- Deep technical proficiency while the ability to keeping an eye on the bigger picture
- Ability to identify, prioritize and weigh different options, balancing business, cost and technology priorities to determine a best solution
- Strong client-facing facilitation skills and business acumen needed to help business leaders and program managers understand how to apply complex IT / Architecture concepts to solve business problems
- Provides thought leadership into the evolution of the Solution Architecture function, working collaboratively with managers, peers and analysts
- Drives the creation of relevant and meaningful solution architectures, re-usable assets and other deliverables that enables the overall business thus driving better performance
To qualify for the role you must have
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in Solutions Architect
- Working experience on Azure cloud architecture , data lakes , SAS , PAS platforms
- Knowledge on Microsoft technologies (C#, ASP.Net, MS SQL, ORM, REST APIs, WCF)
- The role will be responsible in designing and coordinating new technology in line with the business requirements
- knowledgeable with Azure environment - technical details
- Familiar with the in and outs’ of Azure
- Knowledge in CICB
- Knowledgeable in Agile scrum framework
- Experience in conflict management
- Leadership experience with at least experience handling 5 – 10 direct reports
- Candidate should be able to handle pressure with clients and Stakeholder
- Stakeholder management
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Knowledge on any of the Automation & Analytics technologies such as Blue prism, Automation Anywhere, Power BI , etc or any other.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work effectively with clients and team members across multiple geographies
- Good relationship building, facilitation and influencing skills and experience of leveraging these on both ITS and business leadership contexts
- Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change
What we
look for
We are looking for technical people who demonstrate drive, vision and
determination and are passionate about helping our clients achieve their goals.
We look for high performers, who consistently deliver quality work while
continually looking for ways to improve. We will need excellent business acumen and a firm strategic vision, so if
you are ready to use those skills to develop our team, this role is for you.
What working at EY offers
- Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re
using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That
starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities
and creative freedom to
make things better. Whenever
you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a
lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most
passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a
reality.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Join us in building a better working world.
Apply now.
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