Sr Software Architect (.NET/Azure)

About the role

Responsible for creating quality and optimal software solution designs to meet the business objectives while working with other senior members of the team. Acts as a technology expert with project teams to address systems, software integration and compatibility issues. Additionally, works with subject matter experts in other IT areas to arrive at an optimal design.

Responsibilities

• Designs and applies best-of-breed, enterprise class: applications, services, and solutions to meet business objectives on large-scale technology projects;
• Evaluates impact on integration, reliability, performance, scalability, flexibility and maintainability;
• Safeguards the solution architecture identified will support the business objectives, striking a balance between practical designs and alignment with the architectural vision;
• Works closely with multiple development teams to define, select and architect products & services that require significant cross component coordination;
• Works with other architects in leading domain analysis and the creation of an executable architecture with design artifacts; conceptual & high level design and use-case model & actor identification;
• Reports to, and consults with, other architects and IT management on project status and strategies;
• Develops and presents design artifacts & prototypes to audiences of various levels & disciplines;
• Establishes and defends the credibility of scope definitions, project schedules, priorities, risks, an overall development plan and deployment;
• Provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior and senior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and a minimum of thirteen (13) + years’ experience working in a similar field;
• Experience in the Mortgage industry preferred;
• Significant experience in the field of service oriented architecture, including excellence in designing and implementing multi-tiered, enterprise applications and packages (.NET technology, SQL Server, and other Microsoft technologies);
• Significant experience with web services (REST preferred, SOAP/WCF a plus).

Qualifications

• Must have solid technical expertise and proficiency in the field of solution architecture;
• Clearly exhibits exceptional ability to design large projects that span across many high-performing systems;
• Exhibits the ability to analytically address complex problems, process critical data, establish facts, and draw quality conclusions;
• Has a good understanding of, or be able to quickly grasp end-to-end business processes, and the related cross-functional / cross-disciplinary relationships and interdependencies of the systems;
• Comfortable at liaising with mid-level managers as well as subject matter experts from various groups;
• Shows good collaboration skills and ability to see all points of view before determining the optimal solution.

Skills

• Ability to build and improve relationships with various groups across IT and the business community;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in communicating with people at different levels of the organization;
• Effective organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to make decisions that have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and cross functional departments;
• Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules on a short-term and long-term basis;
• Ability to provide consultation and expert advice to management;
• Ability to make informal and formal presentations, inside and outside the organization; speaking before assigned team or other groups as needed;
• Ability to deal with complex difficult problems involving multiple facets and variables in nonstandardized situations;
• Ability to work with little to no supervision while performing duties.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package based on experience, skillset and overall fit for #TeamloanDepot;
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive;
• Work with other passionate, purposeful, and customer-centric people;
• Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement;
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision Wellness program to support both mental and physical health;
• Generous paid time off for both exempt and non-exempt positions.

Pay

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay for this roles is between $159,000 and $215,000. Your base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors, including your job-related knowledge/skills, qualifications, experience, and market location.

Schedule

Employees located within a commutable distance of our hub offices (Irvine, Scottsdale, Chandler, Southfield, or Plano) are expected to work on-site four days per week.