Solutions Architect

Summary

Join SMASH, a tech talent agency connecting professionals in Costa Rica and Colombia with US companies. This remote Solutions Architect role focuses on providing architectural leadership and direction for complex, multi-technology implementations in a hybrid-cloud environment. You will drive the architectural design and implementation of technology solutions, proactively address business needs, and break down complex problems into manageable deliverables. The ideal candidate possesses 15+ years of software engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and extensive knowledge of object-oriented design patterns and various technologies. SMASH offers benefits such as work-from-anywhere flexibility, private medical insurance, an English academy, business skills coaching, and various events and perks.

Requirements

• 15+ years of software engineering experience with object-oriented technologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design patterns, software architecture concepts, and web application constructs
• Broad and deep technical knowledge of .net framework and/or Java
• Strong hands-on product knowledge and ability to develop prototypes, build proof of concepts on new and emerging technologies, contributing code as needed
• Strong knowledge and experience with SOA, APIs and Messaging Frameworks
• Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL database technologies
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with a respectful demeanor and ability to mentor others as required
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to interact with business stakeholders, managers of all levels, and technologists and tailor the message to the audience
• Experience working as part of a high pace agile development team
• Experience as a Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks
• Ability to delegate tasks while leading initiatives
• Ability to work directly with delivery leadership on planning and executing initiatives

Responsibilities

• Drive and lead the architectural direction, design, and implementation of technology solutions
• Lead in designing, specifying or selecting system solutions in an Agile environment, considering functionality, front-end development, data, security, integration, infrastructure and performance
• Proactively address business needs and challenges through technological innovation
• Break down complex problems into manageable deliverables
• Turn new technology concepts into innovative solutions to address complex architectural challenges
• Develop, apply, and document architectural patterns to solutions (Contextual, Conceptual, Logical, Physical, Component and Operational)
• Evaluate and recommend alternate solutions across key technology areas. Work cooperatively with technical personnel in other IT teams and functions to accomplish enterprise-wide goals
• Drive the technology vision that proactively propels business change and rewards technical excellence
• Drive simplification efforts throughout the organization by leveraging architecture concepts
• Follow emerging technologies and changing business needs to ensure they align with the architecture vision
• Act as change agent for technology teams to deliver on unanticipated technology opportunities and support key business initiatives
• Work closely with multiple vendors and partners to help drive service level agreements and speed to market
• Apply industry standard object-oriented programming best practices and design patterns
• Drive technology/tools evaluation and software technical proof of concepts
• Provide technical leadership on large scale initiatives
• Stay current with latest technology trends in order to advance business outcomes where possible
• Participate and/or drive solution architecture reviews

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong JavaScript frameworks (ExtJS, ReactJS) development skills
• Full stack development experience - Microsoft.Net framework, Java or equivalent technologies, WEB APIs, Enterprise Services, solution patterns etc
• Agile Scrum/SAFe experience
• Experience with AWS and/or MS Azure cloud services
• Strong understanding of computer networking and IT Security fundamentals
• Experience with Enterprise Integration patterns and technologies
• Experience with DEVOPS practices, processes, and tooling
• Experience with Guidewire products (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter) is an advantage
• Experience with Node.jsNPM a plus
• Experience with MongoDB a plus
• Experience designing and tuning SQL and NoSQL databases a plus
• TOGAF or any similar architect certification a plus
• AWS and/or Azure certification is a plus

Benefits

• Work from everywhere
• Private Medical Insurance
• English Academy for Employees and Relative
• Business Skills Coach – Certifications
• Events and Additional Perks