[Hiring] Solutions Architect @Velera

Role Description

We are seeking a talented Solutions Architect who specializes in defining and communicating a shared technical and architectural vision to help ensure the system or solution under development is fit for its intended purpose. This position can make measurable impacts to the business using new technologies and maturing technologies currently in place to drive Velera to do better for our clients.

Day in the Life:

• Utilizing one’s technology expertise and experience, create detailed solution designs that encompass all aspects and complexities of the solution, including software, hardware, infrastructure, data, and security considerations.
• Gain deep understanding of the dynamic internal technology stack and design solutions that are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Collaborate with Product Owner and stakeholders to understand overall strategy of the product and technical solution needs, providing technical guidance to Agile teams while ensuring enterprise standards are followed.
• Stay apprised of new technologies in the market to evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools that best meet the needs of the solution.
• Define architectural standards/patterns that provide a template to be followed and diagrams/artifacts that detail the design of solutions.
• Strategize on how the solution will scale to meet growing demands and ensure performance remains at an acceptable level under various conditions.
• Implement security measures and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards to protect sensitive data and maintain the integrity of the solution.
• Strategize, design, and plan for integration with existing systems and third-party services, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.
• Optimize the solution to be cost-effective by managing cloud resources efficiently and reducing unnecessary expenditures.
• Continuously monitor the solution's performance and make necessary adjustments to optimize it over time.
• Evaluate third-party solutions, products, and vendors for their compatibility with the architecture.
• Gather internal company insights through data queries, visualizations, and reporting to inform Product stakeholders on necessary product functionality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and work experience.
• Minimum of 8-10 years overall experience in a professional and technical capacity including various architecture disciplines, IT, business operations, and project estimation.
• Advanced experience with programming and/or scripting languages, application testing strategies, analysis, and design (Microsoft Stack preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of API technologies and Integration Solutions.
• Prior experience with Agile/Scrum framework.
• 2+ years direct experience working with cloud and hybrid-cloud based technology solutions including 1 year experience with PaaS based software solutions and 6 months with Microsoft Azure.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical with telemedicine
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Maternity, Parental, Family Care
• Community Volunteer Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• 401k (with employer match)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance
• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.