Role

• Evaluate new technology frameworks, tools, and infrastructure via POCs and technical research
• Apply best of breed technology to solve mission critical business problems
• Provide architectural leadership across core products within the business unit and beyond
• Serve as a mentor to other architects and developers in order promote the architecture profile and expand the organization's knowledge organically
• Promote the vision of the Chief Technology Officer. Determine multiple paths forward presenting pros and cons and do what is necessary to knock down barriers and obstacles to the vision and strategy
  

Basic Skills For Consideration

• Apache Kafka – Candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of Apache Kafka experience and a proven track record of applying it to complex enterprise systems. This position requires a practical hands on knowledge of the physical infrastructure, configurations as they pertain to topics and partitions, and high confidence relative to consumer design.
• Java Programming Skills – Candidate should have a mastery of the Java programming language and a proven track record of applying it to complex enterprise systems.
• RESTful Service Development – Candidate should have extensive experience designing, developing, and testing API via automation frameworks.
• Analytical Skills – Candidate should be able to quickly translate business requirements into multiple technical design options allowing stakeholders to weigh pros and cons.
• Communication Skills – Candidate must be able to convey their ideas to others via PowerPoint, Excel, etc. They must also be comfortable speaking in front of large teams, incorporating their ideas, and building consensus.
  

Preferred Skills, Experience, And Education

• Object Store Experience – Experience working with object stores such as Mongo, Redis is a major plus.
• Spring Framework – Experience using the Spring framework and ecosystem is a major plus.
• Containerization – Experience utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, Pivotal, etc. is a major plus.
• Agile – It is preferred that the candidate have experience working in an agile environment. The ability to think incrementally and releasing software in an evolving manner is a very important skill.
• Experience in SDLC including associated deployment methodologies, QA processes, and performance tuning efforts.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience delivering enterprise customer facing solutions.
• 6+ years of indirect or direct technical leadership.
• Experience effectively managing multiple technology projects simultaneously.
• Capable of exercising extreme discretion and independent judgment.