Solutions Architect

Accord Technologies Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Technologies Inc is seeking an experienced systems architect in Chicago, IL. The role requires over 10 years of expertise in systems architecture and development methodologies, alongside leadership skills to guide development teams effectively.

The successful candidate will assess current architecture, build integrated systems, and resolve technical issues during projects. Fluency in Java, JavaScript, and Python is essential, along with a strong command of Azure Cloud technologies and data architecture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in systems architecture and development methodologies.
• Strong experience with Azure Cloud and NoSQL technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of Java, JavaScript, and Python.
• Proven experience in software architecture design.

Responsibilities

• Assessing current systems architecture and recommending improvements.
• Building information systems to meet business needs.
• Resolving technical problems during project lifecycle.
• Supervising and guiding development teams.
• Researching emerging technologies and proposing changes.
• Updating stakeholders on product development and budgets.

Skills

Systems architecture and development methodologies

Reusable services development

Building data pipelines

Azure Cloud

NoSQL technologies

Java

JavaScript

Python

Software architecture design

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data warehouse architecture

Snowflake

Redshift

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience that provides the necessary knowledge and skills.

Location

Chicago, IL, USA.

Need to be local to Chicago IL.

Contract Details

12 months.

Position type: W2 contract.

Required Skills (Must-Haves)

10+ years of experience in systems architecture and development methodologies within an enterprise environment.

10+ years of experience developing reusable services in an enterprise environment.

Strong experience with building data pipelines & data processing architectures using:

• Azure Cloud
• NoSQL technologies

In-depth understanding of coding languages: Java, JavaScript, Python (or equivalent).

Sound knowledge of various operating systems and databases.

Proven experience in engineering and software architecture design.

Efficient communication and presentation skills (must interface with stakeholders).

Strong organizational and leadership skills (supervising/guiding development teams).

Experience building data warehouse architecture.

Technical experience with Snowflake or Redshift.

Responsibilities

Assessing the systems architecture currently in place and working with technical staff to recommend solutions to improve it.

Building and integrating information systems to meet the company’s business needs.

Resolving technical problems as they arise during the project lifecycle.

Providing supervision and guidance to development teams throughout the process.

Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed.

Informing various stakeholders about any problems or risks with the current technical solutions being implemented.

Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices and architectural decisions will have.

Providing regular updates to stakeholders on product development processes, associated costs, and budgets.