Principal Solutions Architect

| Greater Denver Area
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Job Description:

The Solutions Architect contributes to enterprise architecture by ensuring that common architecture decisions are implemented consistently at a project level. They will also research, analyze, design, propose, and deliver IT architecture solutions that are optimal for project goals ensuring alignment with the business and IT strategies in one or more domains. This involves working with the lines of business, support staff, and technology areas, to design a technical solution based on the existing standards and processes to meets the project goals as well as the strategic needs of the business. In addition, designs must be easily integrated with other business and IT Processes. This role also documents the processes and technology artifacts required to depict clearly the system design. The Solutions Architect provides integrated systems analysis and recommends appropriate hardware, software, and system design patterns required to support project goals and strategy.
● Implement overall architecture approach for all layers of a solution.
● Ensure that enterprise architecture standards, policies, and procedures are implemented within a development project.
● Deployed on project teams to lead, create and document technical design activities.
● Serve as an architecture conduit for project level requests and queries, and provide education on enterprise architecture directions and goals.
● Educate developers on design patterns, best practices and optimal development techniques.

Job Complexity
● Guides others in resolving complex issues in specialized area based on existing solutions and procedures
● Serves as an expert within own discipline
● Serves as a resource for best practices/quality on functional teams or projects
● Trains/mentors junior staff

Experience / Education
Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a 4 year degree; or 8 years and an advanced degree; or equivalent experience.

Summary:
The Principal Solutions Architect contributes to enterprise architecture by ensuring that common architecture decisions are implemented consistently at a program level. They will also research, analyze, design, propose, and deliver IT architecture solutions that are optimal for project goals ensuring alignment with the business and IT strategies in one or more domains.

This involves working with the lines of business, support staff, and technology areas, to design a technical solution based on the existing standards and processes to meets the project goals as well as the strategic needs of the business. In addition, designs must be easily integrated with other business and IT Processes. This role also documents the processes and technology artifacts required to depict clearly the system design.

The Principal Solutions Architect leads a team of solution architects and functional architects to provide integrated systems analysis and recommends appropriate hardware, software, and system design patterns required to support project goals and strategy. This may include education and communication of technical approaches to management, coordinating activities to facilitate solution alignment and coaching developers on implementation best practices and coding techniques.

Principal Solutions Architects should help in creation of enterprise architecture repository and technology documentation standards. Define and lead the data governance processes. Ensure effective stakeholder engagement and communications. Produce key metrics that demonstrate measurable results/improvements. They should cultivate a team culture centered on customer service, continual learning, employee growth and entrepreneurial thinking.

The Principal Solutions Architect is an expert in Oracle applications R12 and exposure to cloud implementation and concepts. The architect is expected to understand the existing oracle solution and help the existing business in deriving maximum benefit and scale for newer business.

The Principal Solutions Architect is responsible for analyzing and incorporating where appropriate industry trends in Hi Tech and electronic distribution industry, and being familiar with enterprise standards and methodology. The role will also have familiarity with the enterprise infrastructure and applications, and will specialize in a particular domain.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Architecture Implementation and Technical Design
Implement overall architecture approach for all layers of a solution.
Deployed on project teams to lead, create and document technical design activities
Ensure that enterprise architecture standards, policies, and procedures are implemented within a development project  85%

2. Communication/Collaboration
Serve as an architecture conduit for project level requests and queries, and provide education on enterprise architecture directions and goals.
Educate developers on design patterns, best practices and optimal development techniques
Provide design guidance to other technical leads and technical staff  5%
3. Industry Trends and Techniques
Maintain knowledge of industry standards, new technologies and current issues
Stays current with design and programming techniques  5%

4. Performs other related duties as assigned.  5%

Experience Requirements:
Must have 13+ years progressive experience in application design, development and delivery in a heterogeneous environment. Must have led teams of solutions experts in oracle application implementation, design and deployment. Expertise in presentation, middle and database tiers with a required specialty in at least one area. Expertise in multiple oracle application implementation is a must. The candidate must have a demonstrable track record of successful production implementations and the ability to work in a team environment. Superior communications and interpersonal skills are mandatory. Experience in Hi Tech distribution industry is highly desirable.

Communication Skills:

•Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating a variety of influencing styles to enable effective completion of tasks both individually and within groups.Builds sustainable relationships with colleagues and key individuals

•Stakeholder management at executive levels
•Adept negotiation skills in high pressure situations

What is in it for you?
Training
Skills development
Performance coaching
Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k domestic partners program and more.
Community involvement opportunities

At Arrow, we are driving innovation and choice by offering employees a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy.

Our comprehensive, competitive benefits program is an important part of your total compensation package. We offer a variety of plans and coverage including health and welfare, retirement, paid time off, and voluntary benefits as well as resources to help you make cost-effective decisions for you and your family. Everyone counts at Arrow, and our benefits enable you to achieve and maintain better health and plan for your future as we work together toward smarter solutions in tomorrow’s technology.

Arrow offers competitive time off for you, which includes accrued vacation time, personal and floating holidays, in addition to other observed holidays. These are granted based on the date you join the company in any given year.

http://benefits.arrow.com

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Arrow Electronics, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please refer to our Hiring Process & Accommodations Request Instructions on our Career Site to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Location

Our offices are approximately 15 miles south of Downtown Denver. Employees enjoy the easy access to the light rail station and I-25.

An Insider's view of Arrow Electronics, Inc.

What's something quirky about your company?

As a tech company, we showcase the use of tech all throughout our building. We hang art over the building made of various consumer electronics and we even have access to an Electronics Testing lab. My R&D team also loves to make fun code names for our projects, we recently launched Project Deathstar (announced as ArrowPlus powered by Freelancer)!

Stephen

Manager, Product Management and Engineering

What projects are you most excited about?

There is a big drive at Arrow to support tech entrepreneurs, so part of my job involves collaborating and working with local startups - you’d be amazed to see the new ideas coming out of Denver! I get to work closely with local incubators and accelerators, and also plan events and sessions for big events like Denver Start Up week.

Lia

Marketing Specialist

How has your career grown since starting at the company?

I first began my career at Arrow six years ago as a summer intern on the Customer Support team. The career growth I have achieved since has led me to my current role as Delivery Manager of Arrow.com. Through mentorship programs and working with a team that values trust while promoting curiosity, the experiencing has been nothing short of rewarding.

Kristen

Delivery Manager

How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

In today’s fast moving world my team is continually collaborating with the business to evolve our digital channels. Combining competitor insight, industry best practices and innovative capabilities we can react quickly to changing needs, design robust solutions, as well as developing innovations for future growth.

Michelle

Director, Technology & Planning

What’s the vibe like in the office?

Our office promotes an open and active vibe that inspires collaboration with your fellow coworkers. The overall environment supports our focus on driving innovation forward.

Taylor

Asset Specialist

What are Arrow Electronics, Inc. Perks + Benefits

Arrow Electronics, Inc. Benefits Overview

At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That’s why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans, and a solid benefits package. We want our employees to thrive physically, emotionally, financially, and socially. We offer various programs which help you build your wellbeing and health.

•Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
•401k, With Matching Contributions
•Competitive Paid Time Off
•Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
•Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
•Parental Leave Options
•Employee Discount on Annual RTD Pass
•Talent Growth Opportunities
•Casual Work Environment

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
At Arrow, we embrace inclusion and diversity as catalysts for innovation and we are fully committed to equal opportunities for all.
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Free snacks and drinks
Onsite office parking
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Customized development tracks

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