Solution Architect

Company: CMA CGM (America) LLC
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

ID: 555513

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Location: Norfolk Va, US





Solution Architect





Led by Rodolphe Saad--, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group's shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to design and implement innovative, scalable, and secure technology solutions that align with our business objectives. The Solution Architect will be responsible for translating business needs into technical solutions, ensuring system integration, performance, and security. This role requires a deep understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud technologies, and software development best practices.



Functions & Duties

Description

Solution Design & Architecture: Define and develop architecture solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
Design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective IT systems while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
Provide architectural blueprints, best practices, and roadmaps for solution development.


Technical Leadership & Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, developers, and IT teams to design and implement solutions.
Act as a bridge between business requirements and technical execution, ensuring smooth system integration.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to development teams.


Technology Evaluation & Implementation: Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies and industry trends.
Define and enforce best practices for software architecture, cloud computing, security, and data management.
Lead cloud migration and digital transformation initiatives.


Security & Compliance: Ensure solutions adhere to industry security standards, regulatory requirements, and internal governance policies.
Implement secure design principles to protect sensitive data and systems.


Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Monitor system performance and scalability, identifying opportunities for optimization.
Conduct architectural reviews and provide recommendations for improvements.



Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Technical Skills: Strong experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions.
Expertise in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
Deep understanding of microservices, APIs, and system integration patterns.
Proficiency in software development methodologies, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of security frameworks, compliance regulations, and risk management.
Familiarity with database technologies, networking, and infrastructure as code (IaC).


Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Leadership and mentorship experience is a plus.


Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, etc.).
Experience working in Agile environments.



Qualifications
Education
Required/Preferred Education Level
Required Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Master's Degree


Work Experience
Experience Years of Experience Description
General Experience 5-10 years
Industry Experience 3-5 years




Come along on CMA CGM's adventure! CMA CGM (America) LLC is committed to equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classification.














































Nearest Major Market: Hampton Roads

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