Architect

Job Summary

Responsible for synthesizing customer requirements, the technology stack, and the construction of ACI applications. Understand and refine product and customer business requirements. Translate business requirements into specific systems, applications or process design direction for ACI applications. Determine the best design patterns and application architecture for addressing business problems at hand. Lead the design and implementation phase including mentoring to Software Engineering staff. Ensures Best Practices across the organization in designated areas of expertise. Stay abreast of applicable technologies, contributing to the direction setting of a unified enterprise architecture.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides architectural and big picture oversight and creates Architectural Specification for the development of new or enhanced products and/or services.
• Supports development and product teams by providing high-level analysis and design reviews, performance, scalability and benchmark test guidance, and subject matter expertise in technology and design.
• Plans, directs and maintains projects. Reviews work requests and estimates scope of projects. Plans the use of project resources. Assists Project Managers in the implementation and control of project schedules. Follows up to ensure goals were met.
• Researches and evaluates new technologies, design patterns, and software products to determine feasibility and desirability of incorporating their capabilities within the company's products.
• Perform other duties as assigned - Understand and adhere to all corporate policies to include but not limited to the ACI Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required for the job

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years related experience to include design, architectural modeling, documentation experience using UML and experience with design patterns and understanding their applicability in solving engineering needs/goals.
• Expert proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks – Java, J2EE, Python - Rest API - Angular - Databases: Oracle and PostgreSQL - CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Azure Pipelines - Containerization technologies like Docker , Kubernetes and Carvel packaging - Prometheus and Grafana - NATS,RabbitMQ - Cloud implementations -Azure , AWS, GCI, OpenShift - Jenkins, Confluence, BitBucket - AI Tools: Claude and Github Copilot - Performance Testing with JMeter or equivalent tools - Deep understanding of software architecture patterns and design principles - Experience with distributed systems, microservices, Spring Boot, and event-driven architectures - Strong system design and scalability expertise - Knowledge of application runtime environments and underlying infrastructure platforms especially around Container orchestration - Performance optimization and debugging experience at scale - Leverage use of AI tools and integration of AI/ML capabilities to accelerate development.

Work Environment

Standard office environment. Travel required; may be domestic or international. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visa status or work permit now or in the future.