JOB SUMMARY

Work location: Deerfield, IL / Chicago, IL / Chantilly, VA
Creates design documents that ensure consistency in development across the IT organization. Participates in the definition of software architecture to ensure that the IT organization’s software solutions are built within a consistent framework and aligned to strategy. Implements activities that generally impact multiple components / processes and the work of own and possibly other teams. Assigned complex undertakings that regularly require the application of independent judgment. Receives work in short– and mid- term outcomes and operates within the context of approved methods.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of experience in an IT, Engineering and/or Architect role OR High school / GED and at least 7 years of experience in an IT, Engineering and/or Architect role.
• At least 3 years of experience in server side or client side technologies.
• Experience in domain-specific architecture concepts and emerging technologies. (Design patterns, frameworks, current Java based solutions, cloud technologies, public cloud technologies, Microservices based solutions,mobile, OR Infrastructure Administration OR Data Sciences).
• At least 1 year of experience in domain-specific Architecture.
• Experience working with matrix teams including teams in different time zones.
• Experience creating and promoting guiding development principles and influencing development teams, business users and management in adoption of technical solutions.
• At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
• At least 2 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/orcross-functional team leadership.
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in an IT, Engineering and/or Architect role OR High school / GED and at least 8 years of experience in an IT, Engineering and/or Architect role.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience working with server-side or client-side technologies, with a strong understanding of domain-specific architecture concepts and emerging technologies (e.g., design patterns, frameworks, cloud technologies, Microservices, and overall Integration services/Patterns).
• At least 1-2 years of hands-on experience in domain-specific architecture.
• A minimum of 3 years of direct or indirect leadership experience, including cross-functional team leadership.
• Proven ability to work effectively with matrix teams across different time zones, showcasing leadership in a collaborative, global environment.
• Experience in guiding and influencing development teams, business users, and management in adopting technical solutions, while promoting best practices and development principles.
• Experience in Kafka, Apigee, Azure services and foundational understanding on SAG Webmethods Suite, Qlik
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• Creates design documents that ensure consistency in development across the IT/Engineering organization. Participates in the definition of IT/Engineering architecture to ensure that the IT/Engineering organization’s solutions are built within a consistent framework.
• Participates in the decision-making processes related to the selection of software architecture solutions.
• Serves as a technical and business-savvy resource to software development engineering personnel on a range of software design issues.
• Implements and improves core software infrastructure. Participates in improving software development lifecycle, technical operations and technology innovation.
• Participates in developing technical / business approaches and new or enhanced technical tools.
• Shares complex information related to areas of expertise and/or to gain acceptance of new or enhanced technology / business solutions.
• Effectively resolves problems and roadblocks as they occur.
• May perform systems and applications performance characterization and trade-off studies through analysis and simulation.