Lead Architect

The Solution Architect is responsible for architecting and designing comprehensive solutions that meet functional requirements in support of a given initiative. The Solution Architect plays a role in establishing architectural vision and direction, architects solutions, provides advice and guidance, monitors emerging technologies, and assists in software and service procurements. Architecture Vision and Direction Contributes to the technology strategy by identifying, assessing and recommending external trends in technology, technology solutions and methodologies.Exercises solution design leadership on initiatives, driving alignment to target architecture and design standards.Facilitates architecture reviews, ensuring adherence to architectural standards, and consistency across organizational and design boundaries. Architecture Development Creates solution options and solution architecture, adhering to architectural standards and the technology roadmap, and minimizing technical debt.Designs solutions that involve complex, multi-system integration, possibly across BUs or domains.Drives alignment between Enterprise Architecture, Technical Architecture and business needs.Participates in application rationalization and the development of application architecture roadmaps.Identifies applications and platforms impacted by the solution, the need for new platforms, and drives platform selection.Contributes to backlog of development team.Facilitates large groups of diverse stakeholders to obtain consensus on target solution. Advice & Guidance Provides guidance and oversight, ensures the viability of proposed solutions and provides direction on the appropriate approach to the solution throughout the project.Communicates solution architecture to stakeholders and other technologists.Performs due diligence during potential mergers and acquisitions. Emerging Technology Monitoring Evaluates emerging technologies and the evolution of current technologies to define a future vision roadmap for optimal application of technology to meet business needs.Conducts Proof of Concept for feasibility studies. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar discipline and 6 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 18 years' experience in a related field.Experience with vendor selection processes and management throughout the project lifecycle.Minimum 6 years of working experience designing, developing, and delivering web application solutionsWorking experience architecting complex, multi-system solutionsWorking experience developing architecture principles and standardsExperience with cloud resiliency conceptsExperience with building cloud applications (Born in the cloud preferred)Experience with continuous improvement/deployment and DevOpsFamiliarity with Spec Driven Development and Agentic driven SDLC Preferred AWS Solution Architect CertificationExperience with use of APIs and other modern technologies to help build integrated distributed appsFamiliarity with OAuth / single sign-onExperience with the use, deployment and ongoing maintenance of an Enterprise Architecture model using commercial modeling productsExperience with Java SpringBoot platforms and architecture patternsExperience with Single Page Application frameworks and modelsConsulting experienceBackground in SAFE USD 122,600.00 - 204,400.00 per year Compensation Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $122,600.00 - $204,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program. Benefits The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. EOE, including disability/vets