Chief Architect

Summary

Join WorkWave as their Chief Architect and lead the development and deployment of architecture vision and strategies across the company's product portfolio. You will define governing principles for enterprise architecture decisions, develop strategies to maintain consistency across products, and review and approve product architectures. This role involves leading teams, defining technology principles, creating strategic vision with executive management, and overseeing the development of future leaders. You will act as a strategic influencer and escalation point for high-priority issues, collaborating with stakeholders to drive success. The position requires extensive experience in software architecture, agile methodologies, and leadership.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in related field
• Minimum 10 years prior experience in agile and scrum methodologies
• Experienced in the use of metrics to drive high velocity of outcomes while ensuring that all outcomes meet the definition of done
• Expert level experience with continuous software delivery
• Expert level experience with data structures, algorithms, and software design
• Expert level experience in understanding and application of software design, design patterns, architecture patterns, and quality attributes
• Expert level knowledge and application of modern software development lifecycle processes from product conception through deployment
• Exceptional problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Exceptional collaboration skills, applied successfully within a team as well as other areas
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in communicating with customers a must
• Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Exceptional ability to self-motivate and direct
• Superior analytical, evaluative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Entrepreneurial personality strong sense of urgency
• Enthusiasm and ability to mentor less experienced team members
• Bachelor degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the development and deployment of architecture vision and strategies across the company's entire portfolio
• Lead and facilitate the creation of governing principles to guide enterprise architecture decision making
• Develop architecture strategies to maintain consistency, integrity, and maintainability across the product suite
• Review and approve product architectures for new systems and integrations
• Lead the development and execution of a communication and education plan for the organizations architects
• Lead the business-wide technical and business discussions relative to future enterprise design platform direction
• Lead teams of other business, technical, and enterprise architects in designing and developing new solutions
• Define principles that guide technology decisions and the relationships between enterprise business context and specified technology
• Create strategic vision and collaborate with executive management to define and ensure success of strategy in alignment with organizational objectives
• Oversee the development of future leaders and assist in identifying leadership potential within the team that aligns with the people strategy
• Act as a strategic influencer to internal and external peers, industry groups, and/or customers
• Serve as the final escalation point for highest priority issues; provide direction and guidance to assist with resolution of issues
• Work closely with appropriate stakeholders and business leaders to ensure success to drive collaborative work across departments

Benefits

• We are laid back but buttoned up. We offer a casual work environment and remote work flexibility and have a passion for developing creative, innovative best in class solutions that directly contribute to the success of our customers
• We care deeply and deliver service and solutions that make a real difference in the lives of our clients and their businesses
• We openly accept others as they are and build strong partnerships based on trust
• Teamwork and collaboration is key to help our colleagues and customers solve their challenges
• Our team is energetic, fun, naturally inquisitive and eager to make an impact, we invite you to join us!
• Join our Remote-First Global Work Community: WorkWave provides an innovative and dynamic remote-first Global Work Community that encourages growth, creativity, and collaboration. No matter what stage of your career or where you live, WorkWave is your place to be part of a global company with a startup feel, where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority
• We know that there are benefits of being in the office and working from home. WorkWave promotes a healthy work/life balance and provides employees with the flexibility of collaborating in the office or the option to work virtually if desired. Our teams are well versed at working collaboratively in a fully virtual environment
• Our HQ is based at our state of the art home office in the historic Bell Works complex located in Holmdel Township, New Jersey. We keep our offices available to all to use when working remotely isn’t feasible, or to help with cross training, team building and/or brainstorming
• We have employees in over 30 states, 7 countries and many regional offices - each with their own set of perks and opportunities to give back to the local community
• Whether you work remotely or take advantage of one of our offices, you’ll find a community of WorkWavers that value diversity, and care deeply about our products, clients, our communities and each other
• Employees can expect a robust benefits package, including health and dental and 401k with company match
• Find your perfect work/life balance with our Flexible Time Off policy or generous PTO plan (role dependent) and paid holidays
• Up to 4 weeks paid bonding leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Robust Employee Assistance Program through TotalCare offering free counseling 24/7/365, plus financial counseling, legal guidance, adoption assistance services and much more!
• 24/7 access to virtual medical care with Teladoc
• Quarterly awards based on peer nominations
• Regional discounts and perks
• Opportunities to participate in charitable events and give back to the community
• We understand the impact of attracting and keeping top talent and reward intellectual curiosity and a thirst for personal and professional growth
• Encouraging our employees that already have an intimate knowledge of and passion for our products to apply for other roles within our walls just makes sense!
• Our employees have access to extensive video libraries for soft skill and role specific training available 24/7 and live trainings are provided throughout the year
• $195,000 - $250,000 a year