Description

Please note this position is a Hybrid role with 3 days on-site in our Houston office.

The Role 

The Solutions Architect will offer deep technical subject matter expertise in Enterprise Application Development and Cloud Native Development to deliver technical leadership on mobile and iOT payment solutions to our clients. You will communicate high-tech solutions to technical and non-technical audiences collaboratively. 

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on solution design, solution architecture, architecture roadmaps, prototyping, proof-of-concept builds, and development tasks as required in support of current and new projects.
• Ensure solutions are scalable and meet overall business requirements.
• Actively work with teams in solution design and implementation.
• Guide technical team to deliver a flexible and scalable solution.
• Mentor and supervise developers.
• Participate in customer-facing pre-sales activities and internal initiatives as required.
• Create and/or contribute to technical and functional documentation such as detailed architectural and system design documents.
• Participate in project/sprint planning, status, and review meetings.
• Participate in peer reviews and evaluate designs and project activities for compliance with applications design, development guidelines, and standards.
• Identify problem areas and identify causes of problems and suggest actions for solving them.
• Drive innovation and integration of new technologies and methodologies into projects.
• Work with Product Management, Professional Services, Development, and 3rd party vendors/partners to design retail solutions, identify application gaps, estimate scope, and prepare statements of work.
• Educate clients on new payment and security trends through creation of technical articles, case studies, Lunch-n-Learns, and trade show presentations in addition to providing extensive technical training for staff? as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM related degree (preferably Computer Science/Computer Engineering).
• Minimum 7 years of development experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a team member of successful software project implementations.
• Recognized as a Cloud Native Development Subject Matter Expert.
• Experience as an Enterprise Application Architect.
• Experience with common debugging tools.
• Advanced certifications by software vendor(s) – (Azure Solution Architect preferred).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to all levels of an organization.
• Experience in hands on design, prototyping, development, configurations, testing and other implementation activities.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment that is based on-shore and off-shore.
• Driven to meet aggressive milestones.

About P97 Networks

P97 Networks is the leading provider of mobile commerce and digital marketing solutions which power new and emerging daily journeys. When you’re looking for fuel, food, parking, charging, or convenience retail—our innovative cloud based mobile commerce platform, PetroZone®, enables mobile payments, customer loyalty programs, and connectivity with the largest universe of gas stations and convenience stores in the US. We focus on creating connected commerce experiences, whether through your connected car, smart phone, or voice enabled devices like Alexa. We are experts at cloud-based payment and loyalty aggregation, identity and security, digital offers and settlement, omni-channel marketing, and data insights.

Every day, we are re-imagining connected consumer experiences and trying to make life’s daily journeys a little bit better for everyone. Convenience, speed, and safety is our mission and these are the expectations for the new generation of buyers, sellers and anyone looking to conduct commerce during their daily drive. P97 is recognized as a thought leader for enabling digital transformation in the convenience retail and fuels marketing industry, and we take hiring very seriously. We further believe the combination of an experienced team, our passion for technology, and our mutual desire to win—will make us successful together. 

We trust you will find our company and this opportunity equally compelling.

Your Life at P97 Networks

P97’s employees are recognized as a thought leader by peers, customers, and others in the industry with a respected reputation both internally and externally. If you want to be the newest member of a vibrant group of technology leaders in an innovative and entrepreneurial environment, then apply online today to start building solutions that customers will love to use and join a company that truly rewards your hard work and values your talented contributions. 

P97 rewards your hard work with a competitive compensation plan, comprehensive benefits plan, stock options, 401k with a match, PTO package, and amazing opportunities for career growth and personal development.

P97 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Work Authorization

P97 Networks, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No calls or agencies please. 

We thank all respondents for their interest in P97, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.