Senior Solution Architect

First Command; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

First Command is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead architectural design initiatives within the Digital Solutions organization. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, ensuring solutions align with business objectives and architectural standards.

Applicants should have strong experience in software development, business analysis, and leadership roles, alongside Salesforce and cloud technologies expertise. The position will emphasize cross-team collaboration and continuous education in relevant technologies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in technology with a focus on software development.
• 5+ years of experience with business analysis and systems design.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role (principal engineer, tech lead, team lead, architect, etc.).
• Salesforce Architect certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for new systems and enhancements.
• Provide architectural oversight throughout the solution delivery lifecycle.
• Mentor engineering roles in architectural principles and best practices.
• Establish and enforce architectural standards and governance.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Salesforce Architecture

Cloud Technologies

Software Development

Analytical Skills

Communication

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

How will this role impact First Command?

The Senior Solution Architect is a technical leader within the Digital Solutions organization. The role provides architectural guidance across engineering teams, coordinates technical initiatives, and partners with business leaders to ensure delivered solutions meet organizational needs. The architect collaborates with other architects, senior leaders, and product teams to design scalable and resilient architectures that address customer and business problems. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy and accountability and requires strong time management, communication, and project leadership skills to drive cross-team initiatives.

What will the employee do in this role?

• Lead architectural design for new systems and major enhancements, including decomposition of solutions into implementable work.
• Define system, data, and integration architecture patterns to support scalable and secure enterprise solutions.
• Provide architectural oversight throughout the solution delivery lifecycle.
• Define the vision and roadmap of technology-based solutions for the Solution Development group.
• Produce high-level architectural designs and specifications that address system integration, scalability, and compatibility requirements.
• Evaluate the technical feasibility of business requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Mentor engineering roles by guiding them through architectural principles, solution design, and best practices, ensuring alignment with the overall technical vision.
• Evangelize and evolve First Command development and design standards and best practices.
• Establish and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and governance processes across teams.
• Partner with engineering teams and business stakeholders to ensure solutions align with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.
• Serve as an escalation point for team members on technical issues.
• Lead internal knowledge sharing and technical training initiatives.
• Facilitate technical and business knowledge transfer across teams.
• Pursue continuous education to master new technologies, agile processes, programming languages, industry best practices, and tools that are needed within First Command.

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What skills and qualifications do you need?

Education

• A Bachelor's degree. Years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Work Experience

• 7+ years of progressive experience in technology with a focus on software development
• 5+ years of experience with business analysis and systems design
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role (principal engineer, tech lead, team lead, architect, etc.)

Certifications

• Salesforce Architect certification such as Salesforce Certified Technical Architect, Application Architect, or System Architect preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical Expertise: Experience designing scalable platform, integration, data, and application architectures with a deep understanding of architectural frameworks, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
• Salesforce Architecture: Experience designing and implementing Salesforce solutions and platform capabilities such as data modeling, security architecture, automation, and enterprise integrations.
• Cloud Technologies: Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Software Development: Strong background in software development and familiarity with multiple programming languages and frameworks.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams or enable other leaders.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.