Solution Architect

Summary

Join ISHIR as a Solution Architect and provide technical guidance for multiple business applications and technologies within the BU Fastening & Protection Solutions. Design modular, reliable, and extensible software solutions adhering to sound design principles, ensuring adaptability and achieving performance and scalability targets. Collaborate with team members to drive operational excellence and deliver exceptional products. Conduct research on emerging technologies, identify new components, and provide short-term and long-term architectural strategies. Interact with various stakeholders to gather requirements and determine optimal solutions. Apply architectural principles to multiple business processes and technologies, assisting development leads in implementing architectural strategies. This long-term remote position offers opportunities for professional growth and impact within a dynamic and innovative company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Minimum five (5) years experience in software development more than one programming languages, including at least one object-oriented language
• Minimum two (2) years experience in the Solutions Architect role, designing systems that include more than one of the following areas: user interface, services, data, integration, deployment, Cloud platforms
• Real-world practical experience applying enterprise, domain and software design patterns; strong software development skills in C# and .NET; some knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript required
• Experience in architecture and implementation of microservice-based web, desktop and/or mobile applications; ability to understand practical aspects and avoid common pitfalls
• Applied analytical thinking and proven structured engineering approach to complex solution design/implementation and problem resolution; ability to anticipate technical trends in defined and relevant IT areas
• Rich architecture knowledge based on experience and training/education
• Competence in API design and development across more than one digital platform and client form factors, for example, web, desktop, mobile, IoT
• Developed software for distributed enterprise systems touching multiple areas like user experience, authentication/authorization, integration, and data
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: data architecture, systems integration, application security, Cloud platforms, client UI frameworks, mobile, DevOps, process automation, AI/machine learning
• Strong desire to continually study and learn the latest and new technologies and related architectures, especially microservice architectures and cloud technologies
• Proficient in agile development methodologies and testing approaches, distributed version control, git workflow and branching strategies, application monitoring, CI/CD pipelines
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to create documentation materials for appropriate audiences
• Experience working with geographically distributed development teams required
• Advanced troubleshooting and debugging skills

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility to architect, implement and optimize more than one area of application design and development; drive one or more parts of a larger multi-system initiative
• Produce solution designs to be fleshed out and implemented by development teams this may include proofs of concept, development activities, cost/benefit analysis, training, configuration, service level requirements
• Conduct research on new and emerging technologies for practical application to business problems and strategic initiatives; identify new components to be procured or developed; provide short term solutions, as well as clear evolution paths and long-term architecture strategy
• Identify, analyze, and communicate architecture and integration options; document best practices and solution blueprints
• Interact with business unit management, company IT, vendors and industry experts to collect requirements, understand options and determine solutions
• Apply established architectural principles and application of technology solutions to multiple business processes and technologies
• Assist development leads to implement architectural strategies and the proper use of enterprise and application design patterns
• Additional duties, as assigned

Benefits

Remote work