The OpportunityWe are seeking a talented
Solutions Architect 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 is one that 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, the Solutions Architect will 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 be able to 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, then provide technical guidance to Agile teams while ensuring that enterprise standards are followed.
- Technology Selection: Stay apprised of new technologies in the market to evaluate and select the appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools that best meet the needs of the solution and provide innovation to the organization while considering factors such as scalability, performance, and cost.
- Architectural standards, patterns and artifacts: Define standards/patterns that provide a template to be followed and diagrams/artifacts that detail the design of solutions.
- Scalability and Performance: Strategize on how the solution will scale to meet growing demands and that performance remains at an acceptable level under various conditions. Scrutinize project constraints to analyze alternatives, mitigate risks, and conduct process re-engineering as necessary
- Security and Compliance: Implement security measures and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards to protect sensitive data and maintain the integrity of the solution.
- Integration: Strategize, design and plan for integration with existing systems and third-party services, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.
- Cost Management: Optimize the solution to be cost-effective by managing cloud resources efficiently and reducing unnecessary expenditures.
- Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor the solution's performance and make necessary adjustments to optimize it over time.
- Vendor and Tool Evaluation: Evaluate third-party solutions, products, and vendors for their compatibility with the architecture.
- Gathers 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.
Pay Equity$110,100.00 - $143,100.00 - $176,200.00 of salary range
The anticipated hiring range for this position is typically between the minimum and midpoint of the posted salary range; however, actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills and qualifications, education, internal equity, and overall business and budget considerations. Velera is committed to providing competitive compensation that reflects both individual role and responsibilities, individual performance, and market.
Great Work/Life 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
