Solutions Architect 2

Bhhc; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life Balance

Onsite Parking Provided

Paid Holidays

Retirements Savings Match

Group Health Insurance

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, seeks an experienced Solutions (Application) Architect 2 to shape and implement reference architectures, shared components, and core frameworks. Focused on web and cloud services using the Microsoft stack, this role links business strategy to IT design while advancing secure, scalable enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities include driving architecture governance, promoting reusable solutions, and guiding DevOps practices

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software engineering and application development.
• 3+ years in enterprise, application, technical, or information architecture.
• Experience with Agile, CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Web UI techs and multiple JS frameworks (Angular, React, Node.js).
• Knowledge of microservices, NoSQL, AWS/Azure/GCP and containers.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive Enterprise Architecture strategies and models.
• Promote reusable technology solutions aligned to SDL/SDLC.
• Manage technology roadmap and cloud migration planning.
• Evaluate roadmaps and modernize legacy processes.
• Support secure, scalable, multi-tier application delivery.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud Strategy

CI/CD

DevOps

REST APIs

Security

UI Technologies

Education

B.A./B.S. in CS/CE/IT

Tools

Visual Studio

TFS/Git

AzureDevOps

Docker/Kubernetes

Service Fabric

Logic Apps

MVC/Bootstrap

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, has an immediate need for a The Solutions (Application) Architect 2 to drive the definition, design and implementation of technology reference implementations, shared components and/or core application frameworks; with primary focus on web and cloud based application services using the Microsoft technology stack, various third party services and proprietary builds. This role will link the business mission, strategy, and processes of an organization to its IT strategy, and documents this using multiple architectural models or views that show how the current and future needs of an organization will be met in an efficient, sustainable, agile and adaptable manner. Ensures that all systems are working at optimal levels and offers support to application development regarding new technologies and system requirements.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without requiring, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Responsibilities

• Works with members of the architecture portfolio to make recommendations in activities related to the design, development and maintenance of Enterprise Architecture strategies, processes, methodologies and models.
• Promotes the development of common reusable enterprise technology solutions while respecting the main principles of Domain Driver Design (DDD).
• Assesses the immediate and long term strategic goals of the organization and participates in managing the technology roadmap.
• Promotes the adoption of the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) and integration of it in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to raise security awareness in application development.
• Ensures technology solutions are aligned to solution patterns, application frameworks and the technology roadmap.
• Identifies and implements new solutions for research and participate in proof of concept initiatives to explore new architectural strategies.
• Responsible for the design, customization, and implementation of robust, secure, scalable systems across n-tier platforms.
• Promotes the development of technical infrastructure/architecture and standards.
• Supports the new enterprise architecture (called ENCORE) and evaluates roadmaps for opportunity to improve/modernize legacy processes including cloud strategy, DevOps, and technical delivery excellence.
• Works with the lines of business, support staff, and technology areas, to design a technical structure based on the existing standards and processes and meets the strategic needs of the business and integrates with other business and IT Processes.
• Defines optimal application architecture strategy for migration to the cloud.

Qualifications

• Education: B.A. / B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology strongly preferred (alternate degree with significant IT related and leadership experience may be considered in lieu thereof).
• Experience: A minimum of 7 years in software engineering and application development, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in enterprise, application, technical, or information architecture. Proven experience with modern software development environment that is Agile and incorporates CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery) and DevOps. Previous experience with Web UI technologies (e.g., JavaScript, CSS/SCSS/LESS, using MVC, Bootstrap, Kendo UI, JQuery). Experience with multiple JavaScript frameworks, including Angular, React, Node.js. Experience with the following platforms/technologies: Microservices, NoSQL, AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker/Kubernetes, Service Fabric and Logic App.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of application delivery methods and familiarity with how portfolios of systems work together to create enterprise solutions.
• Strong knowledge of security (risks and threats, authentication, authorization, certificates, encryptions) and familiarity with OWASP.
• Working knowledge of Visual Studio 2015 or 2017 (or higher), TFS/Git and AzureDevOps.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, Dependency Injection, Dapper, test automation components.
• Effectively applies technical knowledge to develop technical solutions to new or complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches.

Benefits

• Work Life Balance
• Work From Home Program (up to 2 days per week upon eligibility)
• Modern Office Setting
• On-Site Fitness Facility
• Onsite Parking Provided
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Retirements Savings Match
• Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Paid Community Volunteer Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program