Technical Architect

job summary:
Technical Architect provides architectural leadership and guidance in their assigned business area, aligning solution development efforts with the broader architectural vision and roadmap.

A Technical Architect's skills and knowledge must include multiple domains (Application/Solution architecture, Technical/Infrastructure architecture, Information/Data architecture), and experience with relevant implementation technology, platforms, and tools.

As a leader, a Technical Architect is expected to influence the assigned organization acting as a mentor and role model within the development teams.

The Technical Architect is accountable for successful implementation of architecture in their assigned organization/teams, which requires excellent communication skills,

the ability to work with developers of differing skill levels, and the ability to recognize, surface, and resolve architectural issues in a collaborative manner.

location: Telecommute
job type: Solutions
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

Job Duties -

- Architecture Leadership: The Technical Architect translates business strategy, the Architecture Vision, and the Architecture Runway into business area solutions, architectures & implementable features. The Technical Architect will drive the technology vision within their business/application area, evaluate new technologies and external products for their applicability to their specific project or roadmap requirements. This includes taking an opportunistic approach for the inclusion of the enterprise's Architecture Runway components into the incremental development plans (PI, or Program Increment Planning) of their assigned teams and applications. This must balance business needs and R&D needs, ensuring pragmatic use of development resources while enabling the business to achieve their goals in an economical, scalable, and supportable way. The Technical Architect will establish and maintain technology standards for their applications and drive technical designs to consensus and approval, as necessary. The Technical Architect will also participate in the Enterprise Architecture COP, allowing them to support the creation and evolution of enterprise architecture, including an Architectural Vision, Architecture Runway, and governance processes.

- Managerial Responsibilities: The Technical Architect will lead the technology vision, architecture, and implementation in their assigned business area, and will mentor developers within the associated development teams. If the Technical Architect has direct line team members, they will also act as a player/coach and assume general personnel management responsibilities (personal work assignments, timecards, periodic goals & reviews, quality reviews, etc.).

- Other Related Responsibilities: In coordination with the Enterprise Architecture COP, the technical Architect may be called on to analyze technology industry and market trends to determine their potential impact on the business and the enterprise architecture, which will help evolve the Enterprise Architecture Vision and Runway.

- Align the architecture vision and architecture runway with business strategies and portfolios.

- Collaborate with team members to determine best practices and requirements for software.

- Support the development team to ensure they are confident in technology.

- Use a proactive approach to solve common challenges.

- Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.

- Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

qualifications:
Job Requirements -

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.

- 10+ years of experience building world class web UI applications.

- Significant experience in UX/UI architecture and Application/Solution architecture.

- Hands on experience building rich & highly responsive UI using modern frameworks such as (AngularJS, ReactJS, TypeScript, Node).

- Expert at coding using functional or higher languages/frameworks such as Java/Golang/Spring, etc.

- Have directly lead architecture & software design for one or more teams.

- Deep familiarity with Microservices, Cloud Native, Cloud technologies, Enterprise Patterns.

- Followed agile methodologies & implement best practices for all stages of SDLC.

- Experience with CI/CD and other DevOPS tools. Worked with APM and Observability tools.

- Working knowledge of designing distributed & streaming applications.

- Ability to rapidly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies.

- Ability to balance the long-term ("big picture") and short-term implications of individual decisions.

- Ability to translate business needs into architecture requirements.

- Ability to articulate advanced technical topics to both technical and non-technical staff.

- Ability to articulate business issues/concerns with staff, peers, superiors, and outside parties (e.g., vendors, partners).

- Ability to estimate the financial impact of architecture alternatives.

Mental Requirements:

- Critical Thinking: Ability to think critically and evaluate information objectively, considering different perspectives and potential implications before drawing conclusions or making recommendations.

- Attention to Detail: must have a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.

- Quantitative Aptitude: Strong numerical skills are essential for conducting quantitative analysis, working with statistical methods and models, and manipulating data using mathematical operations

- Data Interpretation: skilled in interpreting data visualizations, charts, graphs, and other forms of data presentation to extract meaningful insights and communicate findings effectively.

- Communication Skills: Effective communication skills are crucial for conveying complex technical concepts and insights to non-technical stakeholders clearly and understandably through written reports, presentations, and verbal discussions.

- Curiosity and Learning Agility: A strong desire to learn and explore new methodologies, techniques, and tools in the field of data analysis and insights generation is essential for staying current with industry trends and best practices.

- Resilience: The ability to handle pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and overcome setbacks is important in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous analytical environment.

- Ethical and Integrity: Upholding ethical standards and maintaining integrity in handling sensitive data and information is paramount for building trust and credibility in the insights provided

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.