Project Architect - Kingston, Jamaica

As a Project Architect, you will be responsible for the overall technical implementation and architecture of FAST software solutions. You will play a key role in guiding development teams, ensuring high-quality delivery, and maintaining alignment with FAST’s implementation methodology and core product design. 

You will operate as a senior technical leader and individual contributor, partnering closely with project managers, functional teams, and client stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes. 

System Implementation 

• Lead end-to-end system implementation, including requirements gathering, configuration, customization, testing, user acceptance, and production support. 

• Drive software architecture and technical design for multi-tier integrated systems, ensuring scalable and high-quality solutions. 

• Manage project deliverables across teams, maintaining alignment with timelines, goals, and overall system integrity. 

• Own the project codebase, including oversight of enhancements, hot fixes, service packs, and system upgrades. 

• Minimize unnecessary customizations and identify opportunities for broader product improvements. 

Delivery Standards and Governance 

• Establish and enforce development, configuration, and documentation standards across the project. 

• Govern delivery tools, processes, and requirement traceability to ensure consistency and accountability. 

• Ensure adherence to FAST methodology, best practices, and quality standards. 

• Act as the escalation point for complex technical, design, and scope-related decisions. 

• Review code and resolve technical issues to maintain quality, performance, and compliance. 

Cross-Team Leadership & Communication 

• Collaborate with technical, functional, and client stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet business and system requirements. 

• Lead cross-team alignment, proactively resolving dependencies and ensuring clear communication of decisions and impacts. 

• Provide technical leadership to development teams to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery. 

• Communicate project status, risks, and progress to internal and client stakeholders. 

Release Planning & Readiness 

• Lead release planning, including scheduling, scope management, and system readiness. 

• Oversee testing efforts, including performance and regression testing, to ensure system stability. 

• Coordinate cutover, rollout, and production support readiness, including processes, security, and support models. 

Team Mentorship 

• Serve as the FAST subject matter expert, guiding teams on architecture, product capabilities, and implementation practices. 

• Mentor and support team member growth through coaching, design guidance, and professional development. 

• 5+ years of experience working with FAST proprietary software.  

• Experience on FAST upgrade projects is a plus. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.  

• Strong experience with .NET technologies (VB.NET and/or C#).  

• Advanced experience working with SQL and relational database systems (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL).  

• Proven experience leading technical implementations and guiding development teams in complex, client-facing environments.  

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and iterative project methodologies.  

• Experience with large-scale, multi-tier system implementations.  

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex technical challenges.  

• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.  

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.  

• Willingness to work on-site and flexibility to travel or relocate based on project needs.