Domain Architect

Required Skills: InfoSec, DevSecOps, AWS technologies, Java, Python, JavaScript

Job Description

Job Title: Domain Architect

Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Domain Leadership (25%)

Serve as part of the Domain Leadership Team to create technology strategy and influence technology direction

Responsible and accountable for all architecture functions within the domain

Create and maintain Technology Strategy, and current/target state architectures for the domain

Collaborate with other domain architects and stakeholders to drive consensus across cross-domain architecture initiatives

Validate technology feasibility of business case and concept proposals

Partner with Technology Domain Owners to maintain domain technology roadmaps

Hands-On Solution Design & Implementation (50%)

Drive full stack solution design and implementation based on industry best practices such as microservices, streaming technologies, and event-driven architectures that support modular, decoupled, and integrated designs

Lead the design and implementation of reusable software components, shared libraries, and frameworks for enterprise-wide use

Collaborate directly with other domain architects, subject matter experts, delivery leads, and product owners to develop solutions for complex business problems in a timely manner

Strong focus on enhancing non-functional requirements such as reusability, scalability, maintainability, performance, availability, and reliability

Support solution architects in creating application high-level and low-level designs and document necessary artifacts

Technical Leadership & Governance (25%)

Ensure proposed technology solutions adhere to Architecture Standards and align with enterprise architecture principles

Create and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation that aids in sustaining system integrity and facilitates knowledge sharing

Evangelize effective pattern utilization during software development to uphold sound architectural principles and good design practices

Mentor and coach software developers and solution architects on system design, code quality, and maintainability

Participate in all cross-domain architecture routines and governance processes

Qualifications/ What you bring (Must Haves)

Experience:

12 years of experience in software engineering, preferably with a strong software engineer background and a proven track record of consistently delivering high-impact software products in a timely manner

8-10 years of experience as an Application, Solutions, or Domain Architect delivering enterprise solutions at scale using modern cloud-native technologies (AWS preferred)

Demonstrated experience in both strategic architecture planning and hands-on technical implementation

Technical Expertise:

Comprehensive understanding of InfoSec and DevSecOps principles using AWS technologies

Experience with application portfolio management and domain-driven design

Background in financial systems and relevant application or domain expertise is preferred but not mandatory

Expert-level experience implementing reusable software components and shared libraries for enterprise-wide use in one or more languages like Java, Python, and JavaScript. (Preferred)

Leadership & Communication:

Strong leadership skills with excellent oral and written communication abilities

Proven ability to present and discuss technical, functional, and managerial information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders from Business Executives to Developers

Strong interpersonal skills with the capability to advise on engineering topics to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to drive consensus and influence technology decisions across multiple teams and domains

Certifications (Highly Desirable):

AWS Solutions Architect Professional or Associate