PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT, SYSTEMS

Direct Staffing Inc; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Principal Systems Architect to develop scalable systems and software solutions. This role entails setting architecture standards, guiding project teams, and providing technical evaluations of third-party products. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in systems architecture, with expertise in e-commerce and relevant technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years as software or systems architect.
• Experience in B2C online e-commerce systems architecture.
• Technology certifications (Java, Microsoft, Oracle) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define architectural standards and best practices.
• Guide Architectural focus groups and mentor team members.
• Analyze and prepare recommendations for systems improvements.

Skills

Analytic skills

Problem solving

Object Oriented Languages & Concepts

Middleware and SOA Technologies

Business Process Management technologies

Software development methodologies

Education

4-year degree in computer science or related discipline

Job description

The Principal Systems Architect is responsible for designing creative and scalable systems and software solutions that address business/technical needs or challenges. Defines and maintains architecture and technology standards and best practices for applications, middleware, and databases including both in-house development as well as third-party applications. Provides guidance and direction to project teams to ensure compliance with the standards and best practices. Evaluates and recommends technologies and techniques for applicability to our systems.

Qualifications Functional/Technical Skills

Ability to direct the work of other architects in a lead role.

Experience in B2C online e-commerce systems architecture and design, preferably with background in IBM WebSphere Commerce.

Experience in web experience management technologies included but not limited to self-services, content management, search, analytics, and marketing automation preferably with knowledge in Adobe CQ5.

Experience in architecture and design of mobile web applications included responsive design and hybrid model for device native applications.

Knowledgeable about Wireless telephony business processes, strategic technologies and industry best practices.

Strong analytic and problem solving skills.

Strong understanding of software development methodologies

Competent in two or more of the following technical disciplines:

Expert Knowledge of Object Oriented Languages & Concepts; Java required

Expert Knowledge of ecommerce platforms; n-Tier required, IBM desired

Expert Knowledge of Middleware and SOA Technologies

Expert Knowledge of Presentation tier technologies: web portal required.

Expert Knowledge of systems Security technology.

Expert Knowledge of Business Process Management technologies

Experience

Minimum 8+ years in business environment

Minimum 8+ years as software or systems architect, engineer, programmer

Education/Vocational Training

Minimum 4-year degree in computer science or related discipline. Technology certifications (such as Java, Microsoft, Oracle) a plus

Responsibilities Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains expertise as a SME in two or more web architecture technical disciplines and defines architectural standards and best practices within those disciplines.

Interacts with Senior management to effect solutions for enterprise business requirements

Guide Architectural focus groups as prime subject-matter expert in area of expertise.

Mentors team members on new technologies in area of expertise

Prepares and maintains documents that include architecture diagrams, data models, and navigation maps in area of expertise

Analyze and prepare recommendations to address existing and potential trouble areas in systems and procedures across the organization as well as design and recommendation on new solutions both in relation to hardware and software design.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

Provide direct technical evaluation of third party products for inclusion in our solutions. Help define software development processes

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

Understands the business processes on projects assigned

Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Translates business requirements into technical requirements and assist other team members in implementing the solution.

Additional Information

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

Direct Staffing Inc