Senior Solutions Architect

Job Summary

The Senior Solutions Architect drives portfolio and program architecture, and scalable secure software solutions to meet long-term business objectives and increase business value.

Primary Objectives

• Design and develop mission critical, technology solutions and architecture, using both custom developed software and 3rd party products.
• Support existing frameworks and advance current technologies that manage risk and reduces technical debt.
• Lead and collaborate with project and process management teams, senior application development managers, development teams, product managers, business analysts, project managers, and business stakeholders in order to deliver and produce innovative, cost effective, and quality applications.
• Lead efforts toward the holistic and cohesive design of our application portfolios.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain, adapt, and evolve technical architecture ensuring implemented solutions are innovative, current, and risk free by leveraging and enhancing existing frameworks.
• Investigate, assess, and recommend new and emerging technologies and development methodologies for their applicability throughout the organization.
• Monitor and optimize the performance, scalability, and reliability of in-house and deployed third-party business applications.
• Lead collaboration with development teams to propose, evaluate, and approve recommended technologies or methodologies.
• Champion the implementation of approved new technologies or methodologies through development of standards and educational training of the team.
• Assist in early design and prototyping of new applications.
• Support teams in the delivery of new applications with minimal supervision.
• Approve business requirements, estimates, functional specifications, testing strategies and other activities to ensure architectural alignment.
• Work with teams of internal and external developers to create, enhance, and maintain high-quality applications.
• Develop and manage effective relationships with third-party software and consulting vendors.
• Participate in enterprise architecture governance and contribute to strategic planning.
• Ability and willingness to assist all team members to shepherd projects to successful completion. Ivory tower residents are not a good fit for this role.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or similar field or equivalent combination or coursework and related experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• Cloud technology certification (Azure, AWS, Google) preferred
• Developer certification preferred

Work Experience

• 12 years of development experience on the Microsoft technology stack including .NET, C#, ASP.NET, and SQL Server required
• Experience with modern web technologies (Angular, responsive design, REST, OAuth) required
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies required
• Experience with event driven or message based architectures preferred
• Experience with complex and robust application integrations (APIs, REST, messaging) preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent analysis and design skills of complex business needs, with in-depth knowledge and understanding of modern software architecture principles and patterns.
• Extensive proficiency with Agile software development methodologies.
• Expert level competency in C# and .NET (Framework and/or Core).
• Expert level experience working with SQL Server and T-SQL coding.
• Experience implementing security at all levels of the application stack.
• Excellent knowledge of software development methodologies and processes.
• Proficiency at communicating architecture to all levels of management, customers, and partners.
• Ability to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm, and innovation.
• Excellent creative problem solving and resolution skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-task environment.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to motivate others, influence performance, and lead by example.
• Expert level competency in software and solutions architecture.

Competencies

• Builds High-Performing Teams Selects, organizes, and motivates colleagues to work together in a committed way to achieve a common mission and ensures a pipeline of talent for the future.
• Delivers Results Rigorously drives self and others to achieve high levels of individual and organization performance.
• Engages & Inspires Others Leads with energy, self-confidence and understanding in ways that motivate colleagues to achieve more than they thought possible.
• Focuses on the Customer & Market Continuously evaluates what is important to the customer/client and develops products or solutions that exceed expectations.
• Makes Sound Business Decisions Makes timely and well-informed decisions that advance critical priorities, capitalize on new opportunities, and resolve problems.
• Partners Across Boundaries Works collaboratively and effectively with colleagues throughout the company toward the common good of The Pasha Group.
• Practices our Values Supports and models The Pasha Way; conduct reflects Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, Innovation and Teamwork.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND TRAVEL

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hear and speak with sufficient clarity to understand and engage in telephonic information exchange; hear and understand verbal instructions; give and receive information verbally in person or via communication device - Often
• Walk/travel within office environment, crouch/bend to access floor-level storage - Often
• Use hands/fingers to operate office equipment, type/complete data input, write - Often
• Reach with hands, arms; lift, move and manipulate objects weighing up to 20 pounds - Regularly
• Sight sufficient to read instructions, documents, and screen-based information - Often
• Use hands/fingers to manipulate and file documents, folders, small objects - Regularly

Working Environment

This role requires work that may involve the following environmental conditions:

• Corporate office environment

Travel

10% Must be able to travel independently to U.S. locations including Hawaii.

Screening Requirements

Background Checks

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except as prohibited by law.

The information included in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive or exhaustive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The salary range listed is based on the geographic zone associated with this role: SAN RAFAEL, CA. If you are applying to work from a different location, the salary range may vary to align with the cost of labor and market conditions in that area. For applicants from other zones, we encourage you to reach out to us to confirm the relevant salary range for your specific location. Starting pay will be determined by job-related factors including experience, education, and business needs and may be modified at any time.

Zone 1: $210,000 - $230,000

This job is also eligible for participation in an Incentive Plan with a target payout based on eligible compensation and corporate/individual performance goal attainment.

Annual Incentive Opportunity: 15% of eligible compensation

Salary : $210,000 - $230,000