Architect - Development

CSS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS is seeking an Architect – Development to lead the design and implementation of enterprise data and software solutions. You will set standards, guide SDLC, and collaborate with data engineering on models using cloud-native platforms like Azure and Databricks.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, designing interfaces, and providing customer-focused solution analysis. Remote-friendly role based in the United States, with potential Pittsburgh-area opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field is required or equivalent.
• 7+ years in a lead development role with strong SDLC experience.
• 5+ years in cloud solutions and data programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of enterprise data solutions.
• Define architecture standards, reporting frameworks, and best practices.
• Collaborate with data engineering to architect data models in cloud-native platforms.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the SDLC and resolve critical issues.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

NET

API

CosmosDB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

CosmosDB

Job description

As an Architect – Development, you will act as the technical expert responsible for researching, designing, implementing, and managing software and data programs. This role involves identifying areas for improvement in existing systems, testing and evaluating new programs, and collaborating with business partners and technical teams to deliver robust solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise Power BI solutions.
• Define and maintain Power BI architecture standards, reporting frameworks, and best practices.
• Design scalable semantic models, datasets, and reporting solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to architect data models leveraging Azure Data Lake, Databricks, and cloud-native platforms.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Manage the evaluation, identification, development, and implementation of software solutions.
• Define, document and record designs and modifications of application or software.
• Locate and direct solutions for critical challenges involving software and hardware interface.
• Identify and resolve failures within existing and newly developed software systems and programs.
• Design real-time and batch system interfaces and data enrichment pipelines in a cloud-native data ecosystem.
• Guide through all phases of software development life cycle (SDLC) and provide customer technical support solution analysis and design, balancing technical and business aspects.
• Troubleshoot production issues of all levels and severities, tracks progress from identification through resolution and ensure best practices are followed.
• Work with IT leadership and business partners to design features for the cloud platform.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree - Computer Science, Information Technology or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7 years experience in a lead development role.
• 5+ years experience in common programming and data language, for example, JAVA, Python, SQL, .NET, API, or Data Base, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of Azure Data Factory and Databricks.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 9 years experience in a lead development role.
• 5+ years experience in Cloud Solution.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (such as CosmosDB).
• Ability to multi-task and reprioritize in a dynamic environment.

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