The Solutions Architect evaluates business objectives and functional specifications and translates them into solutions and guidelines that shape Compassion’s IT systems while aligning projects with enterprise-level direction and roadmaps. The Solutions Architect is an expert designer of distributed cloud based systems and engages with engineering to design solutions and integrations while creating architectural runway and frameworks to support high priority initiatives. The incumbent also partners and collaborates with other architects and business stakeholders while acting as a consultant, coach and mentor to drive the overall technical vision.
What will you do?
Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
Acts as an advocate for children. Understands and advances Christ's mandate to protect children. Raises awareness of the needs of children and takes active steps to help protect against neglect, abuse, and exploitation of children. Promotes the dignity, respect, positive treatment, potential of children in all circumstances. Encourages the involvement of others in helping children in need. Reports and appropriately supports responses to incidents of harm of children if they occur.
Lead translation of business objectives into optimized functional solutions.
Define and establish best practices and Non Functional Requirements for the IT organization.
Effectively capture, present and communicate technical and architectural designs.
Proactively learn new technologies, standards, and applications; to keep current with new developments in technology.
Research, conceptualize and develop prototypes to test architectural concepts.
Optimize for performance, scalability, reliability, extensibility and total cost of ownership.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to take initiative.
What will you bring?
Experience in cloud based architectures, microservices, and distributed patterns.
Knowledge and experience with global technology regulations, standards, and laws.
Proficient in one or more software development language. Go, C#, Python, and/or JavaScript a plus but not required.
Microservices / SOA / API and layered abstraction design skills.
Familiarity with AWS managed services and serverless patterns. AWS certifications a plus.
Understanding of data design and management, including NoSQL and relational.
Familiar with SAFe / Agile methodologies and principles.
Knowledge and experience with AI/ML a plus
Familiarity with Salesforce CRM, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and other Salesforce offerings a plus.
Why work here?
The mission: Join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
Our benefits: Receive generous paid time off, 10% contribution to a 403(b) retirement fund on top of your salary, excellent healthcare coverage, free short-term professional counseling, and more.
Spiritual growth: Participate in regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotionals.
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