Platform Architect

Safelite Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Safelite Group is seeking a Platform Architect to lead an agile team in developing scalable platform solutions. The role encompasses defining system architecture, engaging in strategic oversight, and ensuring high engineering standards are met. Ideal candidates will have extensive IT experience, particularly with Salesforce and cloud platforms, along with leadership capabilities in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience required.
• Expert in cloud-based platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Certificates needed: Development Lifecycle and Deployment Architect, System Architect.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture of platform and design systems.
• Provide technical leadership on cross-functional initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance product features.

Skills

Salesforce development

Continuous delivery tools

DevOps practices

Agile/Scrum leadership

Integration methods

Messaging frameworks

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Does this position interest you? You should apply - even if you don't match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so much more. We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work.

Does this position interest you? You should apply - even if you don't match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so much more. We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work.

A Brief Overview

The Platform Architect at Safelite will provide leadership within an agile, fast-moving team developing a high-volume, scalable platform to support overall company operations, aligning with Safelite's growth plans. They are a seasoned professional with expertise and thought leadership in building enterprise grade, end-to-end solutions including Salesforce, mulesoft and microservices. Platform Architect has a deep technical knowledge of the platform and its integrations; they design, lead technical teams and supervise work on large projects and across multiple teams; and accomplish work through direction, delegation, and influence. They help set and maintain standards for the entire organization.

Big-picture thinker, Strategic, Resilient, Self-Starter and in-depth problem solver. Responsible for designing systems for the long-term that stand up to high volumes and won't fail at critical points

What you will do

• Define architecture of platform and patterns to meet future business needs, define the evolution of platform and capabilities, and provide leadership a point of view on "next" as it relates to technology coding tools, applications, and concepts. Design systems with all the architectural principles, technology evaluation, cloud infrastructure management, data / analytics / AI / ML, microservices and APIs, DevSecOps , Security and Compliance, Performance Optimization, along with Documentation.
• Provide technical leadership, driving and performing best engineering practices to initiate, plan, and execute critical, large-scale, cross-functional, and company-wide programs
• Plans and drives forward technical solutions for major strategic initiatives across many or all teams
• Drive overall project design and estimates that meet both business and technology strategy needs during project scoping phases
• Collaborates with Global Belron, Product Owner, UX, IT Leadership, and business stakeholders to plan changes to a product for enhancements and new features; demonstrates business knowledge by actively participating and providing relevant suggestions and insight
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical leadership to other leads and team members, fostering a culture of learning and innovation within the organization
• Other duties assigned by management
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Required

Experience Qualifications

• 10+ years IT experience Required

Skills and Abilities

• Experience in salesforce development, customization, and / or integrations.
• Experience with continuous delivery tools and devops practices (IaS)
• Familiarity of cloud based platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)
• Experience as a leader with Agile / Scrum practices and has worked within a product team
• Certificates needed : Development Lifecycle and Deployment Architect, System Architect, Technical Architect, Salesforce Certified Technical Architect.
• Evaluation of team tools, processes, and technical decision making
• Influences adoption of industry trends and leads team in software design and

patterns

• Leads architectural design across all enterprise domains of the business
• Expert in different kind integration methods APIS, Services, ESB and Integration Hubs
• Expert in messaging frameworks, tools and patterns including MQ, Pub / Sub

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Internal Associates : Already a member of the Safelite team? Apply through your Workday account by searching 'Find Open Jobs'.

Diversity : Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at Safelite.com / Careers.

Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.

This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and / or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job's essential duties because of an ADA disability. Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws and regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.

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