Principal Application Architect

XceedSearch.com; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Benefits

Job summary

XceedSearch.com is looking for a Principal Applications Architect who will bridge technology and business strategy. This hybrid role includes leading architectural recommendations, developing proof of concepts, and mentoring junior members.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in application development, particularly with Java EE and cloud technologies. Strong communication and critical thinking skills are essential to navigating complex problems within teams and at all management levels.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in relevant software and IT projects.
• 4 years as a full-time architect.
• Expertise in building Java and cloud-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in business verticals to provide domain-specific solutions.
• Lead architecture recommendations for application projects.
• Research and recommend technologies for company’s technology architecture.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage ambiguity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technology related field

Tools

Java EE

Spring Boot

Tomcat

Active MQ

RDBMS and NoSQL DBs

Linux/Unix

AWS

Job description

Salary up to $180K plus 10% bonus and benefits

Hybrid Role

2 In 3 Remote

ThePrincipal Applications Architect will bring a balance of technology and business strategy focus to company.

What you’ll do:

• Specialize in one or more business verticals of company to provide domain specific solutions.
• Work with the project teams to recommend the architecture approach for applications and define in an increasing level of detail as the project progresses.
• Lead design review process and ensure recommendations made are understood by recipients and are monitored during the project life cycle.
• Research, analyze and recommend new technologies, frameworks, processes, and tools to further company’s technology architecture.
• Be able to explain and educate complex solutions and integrations in a clear and articulate manner, using illustrative techniques (e.g., UML diagrams) as necessary.
• Develop Proof of Concepts that may include, analysis of problem, finding an optimal solution, design, development, and documentation.
• Contribute to the troubleshooting of difficult application production issues including performance tuning, memory management, database or other environment and architecture related issues.
• Provide thought leadership by educating and sharing best practices, building deep relationships with organization leaders, conducting brown bag sessions, mentoring junior team members, and writing white papers.
• Collaborate with various company teams to define application standards, conventions, and best practices.
• Report and elevate to senior management as needed.
• Execute other job duties as assigned.

You have these skills:

• Critical thinking ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively at all levels - with the team, peers and with senior management of the company.
• Comfortable in situations that are ambiguous and can juggle between multiple tasks and rapidly changing priorities.

And these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in technology related field.
• Ten (10) years of experience in relevant software and IT related projects.
• Four (4) years of experience performing as a full-time architect.
• Possess a high degree of technical expertise with foundational architectural principles in building Java and cloud based distributed systems.
• Expertise in application development using the following technologies:
  • Java EE
  • Spring boot
  • Application servers (e.g. Tomcat, JBoss)
  • Messaging (e.g. Active MQ, JBoss messaging)
  • Database technologies (RDBMS and NoSQL DBs)
  • Linux/Unix
  • Cloud computing (AWS experience preferred)
• Excellent grasp of application security concerns and remediation techniques.
• Knowledge of networking, infrastructure, and storage components.
• Well-rounded technical background in current web and micro-service technologies.
• Experience working with business users in defining processes and translating those to available solutions.
• This is a hybrid position

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.