GTM Application Architect (Remote Opportunity) (brighthorizons)
Job posting number: #158706 (Ref:JR-113154)
Job Description
This is a remote or hybrid role depending on proximity to office location.
The Application Architect is responsible for the creation, maintenance and management of technology solutions that are aligned with business needs, reflects best practices and increase option value for the organization. Makes high-level design choices focused on manageability, scalability, usability, resiliency, availability, security, and/or safety for the software structure, protocols, and algorithms. Determines coding, development tools, validation, and standards compliance requirements. Collaborates with management, product owners, and project managers to evaluate the feasibility of requirements and determine priorities for development. Performs pathfinding, surveys technologies, participates in standards committees and presents at external and internal events. Interacts with multiple technologists in the company to influence architectures and optimize/customize software offerings.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership on design, development, and execution of software solutions.
Design and implement easy-to-use and intuitive User Interfaces.
Develop and use relevant industry standards and domain information models to satisfy functional and non-functional requirements and achieve compliance with mandated standards/guidelines.
Participate in proposing new technical architectures and solutions to improve and enhance existing architectures.
Determine scope and provide level of effort estimates for project tasks and related activities, and match required skill sets to task requirements and allocate team resources appropriately.
JOB IS FROM: partimejobs.netVIEWProvide technical architecture subject matter expertise and services for new and existing projects.
Evaluate and test emerging technologies/tools.
Conduct or facilitate collaborative data modeling activities among multiple stakeholders.
Support the business development efforts where data architecture and analysis requirements are defined.
Communication
Facilitate team and client meetings effectively.
Hold regular status meetings with project team.
Keep project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.
Effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors.
Deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
Teamwork
Consistently acknowledge and appreciate each team member's contributions.
Effectively utilize each team member to his/her fullest potential.
Motivate team to work together in the most efficient manner.
Keep track of lessons learned and share those lessons with team members.
Mitigate team conflict and communication problems.
In conjunction with the CIO and IT leadership team, enhance IT best-practices, policies and methodologies as part of the Bright Horizons IT Transformation to a world-class IT organization and partner with the business.
Travel as required.
Decision Making
Receives limited direction and exercises independent judgement within the scope of their role
Influence
Regularly influences function or department
Impact
Department
Decision Making Authority - Placeholder Content
Recommend software architecture plan
Provide recommendations for software development standards and best practices
Job Requirements – Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field - Required
6+ years of experience - Required
Additional Job Requirements
Thorough understanding of the complete software development lifecycle with ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.
Deep knowledge of designing enterprise-scale applications using distributed, micro services, Domain Driven Design (DDD), event-driven, and cloud native architectures.
Experience in building a system with high-security standards and has a very good understanding of common vulnerabilities and attack vectors and how to prevent them.
Solid knowledge of .Net/.NetCore or Java development.
Broad and deep knowledge of web technologies, REST, GraphQL, Design Patterns (CQRS, Outbox, SAGA, Circuit Breaker, Mediator etc.)
Knowledge of cloud Azure, Docker, Kubernetes.
Knowledge of Generative AI like LLM, RAG, Open AI etc.
Experience with data modeling and schema design, data harmonization and normalization, and data integration approaches and technologies such as those used in multi-source enterprise application integration, data security and access control and service-oriented architecture solutions.
Architect experience with practical background in systems, application development, and languages
Knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft SQL Server and other database systems, .Net development processes and best practices, and overall architecture of all layers of the application set
Experience in distributed computing architecture leveraging latest technology paradigms such as Service Oriented Architecture
Experience with highly-available system architecture and deployment for mission-critical solutions
Familiarity with information integration activities such as mapping and transformation, data validation, and data analysis including data mining and business intelligence
Experience architecting and designing complex IT systems preferred, especially external customer facing applications
Experience building and supporting mission critical applications, running in a highly distributed manner
Familiarity with various requirements gathering techniques
Familiarity with configuration management concepts and tools, source code control, and development standards
Familiarity with software usability concepts
Experience working with multiple customers and technical staff, including building consensus and mediating compromises when necessary
Strong logical and technical problem-solving skills
Ability to learn and quickly comprehend new concepts
Strong judgment and decision-making ability
Passion and ability in providing excellent customer service
Experience overseeing (from a technical perspective) multiple projects
Understanding of application security technologies and approaches (Active Directory/ADAM, LDAP, SiteMinder)
The compensation for this role is $140,000 - $160,000 and is bonus eligible.
The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Life at Bright Horizons:
Our home office employees support all facets of our business — and no matter which department you join, you’ll be part of a passionate team doing work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families.
Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you’ll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending) plus childcare discounts, education assistance, and so much more. Join us to experience how we support our people to realize their passion, possibilities, and purpose both at work and at home. All in a workplace where you can be you. Come build a brighter future with us.
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Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866
Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO – English and EEO – Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.