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An IBM Z Architect is a leader in the definition and architecture of an end-to-end solution including the IBM Z platform. During construction a Z Architect is the advocate for the client and guides the technical team. The Z Architect defines the structures of solutions and architectures to address client business strategy & problems; understands client needs and business constraints works in levels of abstraction applies industry knowledge and leverages appropriate business elements and IT to address those needs; ensures viability of the proposed solutions – conducting solution assurance assessments; identifies and mitigates potential risks to the success of the project; pro-actively mediates resolutions to project conflict; and documents architectural decisions across the above elements. The Z Architect’s work is focused on the front end of the solution lifecycle: listening to stakeholders understanding their business problem their requirements making trade-offs between the business requirements constraints of the system and concerns of the various stakeholders and systematically forming incrementally more detailed definitions of the structures of a solution — an architecture. Focuses on Individual/Team/ DepartmentOperational Objectives.