Role: Software Architect Lead

Location: Pittsburgh PA / Cleveland OH (Hybrid 3 days a week in office)

***W2 only (NO C2C OR C2H)***

Summary:The main function of a systems architect is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical systems architect analyzes user needs, and then designs, tests, and develops software to meet those needs.
Job Responsibilities:
Collaborate with other professionals to determine functional and non-functional requirements for new software or applications.
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
Use tools and methodologies to create representations for functions and user interface of desired product.
Define all aspects of development from appropriate technology and workflow to coding standards.
Skills:
Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
Basic ability to work independently and manage one s time.
Basic knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
Basic ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.
Basic knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.
Knowledge of computer development software across multiple platforms.

Key responsibilities:
Ability to optimize existing systems and processes to scale up
Look at current architecture and scale up to meet additional needs
Presenting to large stake holders
Influence team members to find solutions and get solutions approved
Must have technical skills/experience (ask for alternative/tool/version):
Cloud -AWS
Azure
DevOps application architecture
Software vs Hardware Roadmap Migration
Cloud Solution Architecture
Migration/ Transition experience Flex Skills:
Prior leadership experience
Financial or Banking experience
Presentation skills
Soft skills:
People friendly
Education:
Bachelors or higher degree in related field.
Certification in Red Hat, Openshift , AWS, or Azure Years of experience: 7-10 yrs