Senior Solution Architect

What will the employee do in this role?

• Lead architectural design for new systems and major enhancements, including decomposition of solutions into implementable work.
• Define system, data, and integration architecture patterns to support scalable and secure enterprise solutions.
• Provide architectural oversight throughout the solution delivery lifecycle.
• Define the vision and roadmap of technology-based solutions for the Solution Development group.
• Produce high-level architectural designs and specifications that address system integration, scalability, and compatibility requirements.
• Evaluate the technical feasibility of business requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Mentor engineering roles by guiding them through architectural principles, solution design, and best practices, ensuring alignment with the overall technical vision.
• Evangelize and evolve First Command development and design standards and best practices.
• Establish and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and governance processes across teams.
• Partner with engineering teams and business stakeholders to ensure solutions align with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.
• Serve as an escalation point for team members on technical issues.
• Lead internal knowledge sharing and technical training initiatives.
• Facilitate technical and business knowledge transfer across teams.

What roles will this employee lead?

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What skills and qualifications do you need?

• Education: A Bachelor's degree. Years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Work Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in technology with a focus on software development, 5+ years of experience with business analysis and systems design, 3+ years of experience in a leadership role (principal engineer, tech lead, team lead, architect, etc.).
• Certifications: Salesforce Architect certification such as Salesforce Certified Technical Architect, Application Architect, or System Architect preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical Expertise: Experience designing scalable platform, integration, data, and application architectures with a deep understanding of architectural frameworks, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
• Salesforce Architecture: Experience designing and implementing Salesforce solutions and platform capabilities such as data modeling, security architecture, automation, and enterprise integrations.
• Cloud Technologies: Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Software Development: Strong background in software development and familiarity with multiple programming languages and frameworks.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams or enable other leaders.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.