Solution Architect

Solution Architect

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Location : RTP, North Carolina, US

Alternate LocationAustin (USA), Costa Rica, Ireland, London

Area of InterestEngineer - Software

Compensation Range166500 USD - 234100 USD

Job TypeProfessional

Technology Interest

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Job Id1440875

Application window is expected to close on 30th Sept 2025

Who We Are

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.

What You'll Do

As a Solution Architect, you will develop scalable futuristic solutions and system architecture to address new business models and business challenges and help drive digital transformation. You will collaborate on multi-functional projects to identify areas for improvement. You will analyze internal processes, data, and problems and identify benefits from enabling new capabilities by using unique & emerging digital and cloud technologies.

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.

Who You'll Work With

When you work with us, you will be part of a highly empowered collaborative "FUTURE IT" team who is passionate about the use of technology to deliver outstanding business outcomes. You will work with business partners, internal and external partners, Cisco's outsourced partners, and cross-functional teams.

Who You Are

You are a creative problem solver who tackles challenges head-on to deliver innovative and efficient solutions. Known as a go-to team member, you handle daily operations with fresh ideas and continuously learn new technologies and processes. Thriving in a fast-paced agile environment, you consistently improve systems to boost efficiency and productivity, all while focusing on customer success.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Requirements

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

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

Why Cisco At Cisco, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. Yes, our technology changes the way the world works, lives, plays, and learns, but our edge comes from our people.

We connect everything - people, process, data, and things - and we use those connections to change our world for the better.

We innovate everywhere - From launching a new era of networking that adapts, learns, and protects, to building Cisco Services that accelerate businesses and business results. Our technology powers entertainment, retail, healthcare, education and more - from Smart Cities to your everyday devices.

We benefit everyone - We do all of this while striving for a culture that empowers every person to be the difference, at work and in our communities. Colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco#LI-VS1

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and / or Canada :

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and / or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees haveaccess () to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows :

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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