Honda Motors

Software Applications Architect - Customer Experience Platforms

Honda Motors • $120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Torrance, CA
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 5+ years managing technology portfolios in corporate functions like Marketing and IT.
  • Proven enterprise architecture experience, especially in complex portfolio roadmapping.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Microsoft Azure.
  • Experience with Sitecore architecture and optimizing solutions for performance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic architecture initiatives to align IT with business goals.
  • Define current and future state architectures while developing transition roadmaps.
  • Serve as solution architect for significant programs and projects.
  • Guide architecture decisions and conduct reviews to ensure alignment with standards.
  • Promote architecture governance and leverage enterprise technology standards.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and paid overtime.
  • Regional bonuses where applicable.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(K) plan with company match and additional contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

  • This role at Honda is in the Customer Experience (CX) Architecture Unit within the IT department.
  • Your goal will be to provide seamless, sustainable, and innovative solutions that exceed expectations and drive trust and satisfaction with the Honda and Acura brands.
  • Prior demonstrable experience of creating software architecture for high-load scalable websites and webservices is a must.


Key Accountabilities

  • Strategic Architecture Leadership:
    • Maintain a deep understanding of the application portfolios, including their technical and functional health, and ensure alignment with business strategies and priorities.
    • Define current ("as-is") state and future ("to-be") state architectures.
    • Develop roadmaps to target states, including necessary interim state architectures to support the transition.
    • Stay current with technology and industry trends, incorporating relevant innovations into strategic planning.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with business and IT partners, ensuring clear communication and alignment on strategic technology direction and architectural vision.


  • Solution Delivery:
    • Be the solution architect for high-impact programs and projects within the portfolio.
    • Develop solution architecture blueprints, POVs, and guide architectural decisions.
    • Conduct architecture reviews and provide hands-on guidance and support to development teams.
    • Ensure solution design and implementation conform to enterprise standards and strategic objectives.


  • Architecture Governance:
    • Contribute and leverage enterprise technology standards, promote and follow the architecture governance processes.
    • Familiar with shared enterprise platforms and their associated architecture, including cloud platforms, and AI platforms


Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

  • Minimum Educational Qualifications:
    • A Bachelors level degree / diploma in Computer Science / Data Science / Information Technology / Information Systems / Electronics, or a related field of study.


  • Minimum relevant work experience:
    • 5 or more years of experience managing technology portfolios supporting corporate functions such as Marketing, Compliance, and IT operations.
    • 5 or more years of enterprise architecture experience, with a proven track record of defining target state architecture and roadmaps for large, complex portfolios.
    • Demonstrated success leading digital transformation initiatives, including legacy modernization and large-scale vendor solution implementations.
    • 5 or more years of experience with cloud platforms, e.g. - Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Microsoft Azure.
    • Experience with Sitecore is a must, alongside good understanding of Sitecore architecture, including content delivery vs. content management.
    • Experience optimizing Sitecore solutions for performance, scalability, and availability
    • Familiarity with personalization, caching strategies, and content deployment pipelines
    • Should possess in-depth expertise in modern applications, data, and integration architectures.
    • Working knowledge of Salesforce architecture (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, or integrations)
    • Experience with Salesforce integrations using REST / SOAP APIs.
    • Familiarity with Apex, Lightning Web Components, or declarative configurations will be a plus
    • Understanding of data models, governor limits, and performance considerations
    • Strong development experience with C# and .NET / .NET Core alongside good understanding of ASP.NET MVC / Web API architectures
    • Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
    • Familiarity with dependency injection, logging, and exception handling patterns
    • Understanding of DevOps - CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
    • Proven ability to evaluate emerging technologies and recommend implementation of patterns and standards.
    • Hands-on experience with AI implementation, including Microsoft Copilot Studio, Sitecore AI, Salesforce AI, etc. a plus.
    • Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
    • Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and inspire architects and engineers.


  • Other Job-Specific Skills:
    • Any prior experience working in Automotive industry, product ownership knowledge will be asset


Workstyle

  • This is an onsite job, requiring at least 4 days per workweek presence at our corporate office in Torrance, CA. One remote workday per week may be possible with prior departmental approval.


Relocation assistance

  • Not eligible


Visa sponsorship issues

  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.


What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:
  • Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
  • Paid Overtime
  • Regional Bonus (when applicable)
  • Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(K) Plan with company match + additional contribution

Career Growth:
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Career Mobility
  • Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
  • Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:
  • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
  • Lifestyle Account
  • Childcare Reimbursement Account
  • Elder Care Support
  • Wellbeing Program
  • Community Service and Engagement Programs
  • Product Programs

About Honda Motors

Honda Motors is a leading manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. The company was founded in 1948 by Soichiro Honda and has since grown to become one of the largest automotive companies in the world. Honda Motors is known for its innovative designs and commitment to sustainability, with a focus on developing environmentally friendly vehicles. The company operates in over 30 countries and has a strong presence in the United States, Japan, and Europe.
Learn more about Honda Motors
Size
204,035 employees
Market Cap
$41.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$414.5 billion
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$13,004.8 billion
NASDAQ
HMC
* Ladders Estimates

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