What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Solutions Architect position at KR WOLFE INC.?
Job Summary
The Technology Solutions Architect will be the visionary behind the evolution and optimization of our Quickbase-based business application, a vital part of our operations for over 13 years. This role is about designing and delivering technological solutions that empower every department by unlocking the full potential of our systems. From crafting inventory architectures to integrating tools for our field teams to enhancing reporting for finance, this position will drive innovation across the company. The Technology Solutions Architect will reduce technical debt, design scalable frameworks, and accelerate feature development, while managing other business applications (e.g., Microsoft Planner), overseeing one onsite direct report, and collaborating with external IT partners. This is a hands-on, strategic role with the potential to grow into leading a broader in-house IT or development team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Quickbase Innovation & Optimization
- Define project requirements, standards, and processes to guide the development of new features and eliminate technical debt.
Collaborate with an external Quickbase developer to design scalable, inventive solutions and ensure high-quality outcomes.
Engage in hands-on configuration and no-code development in Quickbase to prototype features, troubleshoot issues, and spark new possibilities.
Create documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials to boost adoption and unlock application potential for all users.
Manage permissions, access, and rapid-resolution support for employee application challenges.
Cross-Departmental Technology Enablement
- Partner with departments like accounting to design and enhance reporting technologies, construction to integrate diverse tools, and operations to scope and build inventory systems that transform workflows.
Work closely with stakeholders at every level to identify needs, invent solutions, and implement systems that drive efficiency and success.
Lead high-impact projects, such as designing a company-wide inventory system, by scoping requirements, architecting solutions, and executing plans.
Testing & Quality Assurance
- Oversee QA processes, including regression testing, to ensure reliability and performance across Quickbase and related applications.
Implement strategies that elevate application stability and scalability for future growth.
Stakeholder, Vendor & Team Management
- Engage internal teams to align technology solutions with business goals, inspiring enthusiasm and adoption company wide.
Manage relationships with the external Quickbase developer and IT support vendor (handling hardware, networks, and more), while addressing ad-hoc tech needs in-house.
Supervise and mentor one onsite direct report, delegating tasks and fostering their growth in support of technology initiatives.
Business Application Ecosystem
- Spearhead the consolidation of project management tools (e.g., transitioning from Asana and Jira to Office 365) and weave integrations with Quickbase and Microsoft apps.
- Micrsoft 365 workflow automation and integration
Configure and optimize additional business applications to streamline processes and spark operational breakthroughs.
Future Vision
- Lay the foundation for scaling into a leadership role overseeing an in-house IT or development team as the company grows.
Qualification Standards
- 5 or more years’ experience in a technology solutions role or related experience
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Asana, Office 365) APIs and integration patterns
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Excellent communication and the ability to translate technical concepts into business language
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices
Compensation and Benefits
$110,000.00 to $130,000.00 annual salary
Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
401K Contribution and Match
Paid Time Off
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Salary : $110,000 - $130,000