Principal Software Architect – Back Office Applications

Principal Software Architect – Back Office Applications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in a related technical or business area
• 15+ years of software development with experience in back-office technologies like Salesforce Sales and Marketing Cloud, Salesforce Data Cloud, BI Tools, Financial Systems related to Account, Billing Invoicing
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise architect capacity and leading large-scale modernization programs
• Strong understanding of architectural standards / foundation and software development methodologies
• Exceptional understanding of Technology systems including system design, API design, database and programing concepts
• Strong SDLC process discipline, (e.g. requirements and design approaches)
• Understanding of architecture methodologies, Business Process Re-engineering (BPR), current and future technology and application trends, and software development life cycles
• Strong oral and written skills
• Attention to detail; ability to create high quality output
• Ability to develop business/technical requirements and write technical specifications
• Proficient with data engineering concepts, integration patterns, developing technology roadmaps and target state architecture
• Flexibility and adaptability to the demands and requirements of a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities; Organizational and time-management abilities
• Strong interpersonal / relationship management skills
• Customer service oriented with demonstrated Microsoft Office and Analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions and develop, design and architecture for strategic initiatives, including cloud, integration and on-premise enterprise solutions, engaging various Cotality business and technology teams as necessary
• Develop customized solutions within the Salesforce platform to support critical business functions and meet project objectives, business requirements, and company goals
• Validate and future proof solution designs and software vendors, internal service providers, application business analysts, and application developers
• Communicate with project managers, clients, and other developers to design cohesive project strategies and ensure effective collaboration throughout all phases of development, testing and deployment
• Document and diagram current and future state integration processes across business applications
• Inventory and maintain a Systems / Integration repository across segments to promote reusability
• Initiate both group and one-on-one meetings with application owners and enterprise architects for clear understanding of integration on current and future needs and in terms of business drivers and their application roadmaps
• Work closely with other peer IT solutions architects in developing short- and long-range plans and reviews these plans with senior IT leadership as well as other organizational management
• Research and monitor technology trends and methodologies to simplify and to deliver faster information systems and integration services wins
• Engage in the full cycle of project delivery process i.e. requirement, design, build, test, go live, and support
• Expand integration monitoring and alert capability
• Engage in RFPs for vendor evaluation
• Develop and own Solution design and present the solution to Cotality Architectural Review Board (ARB) to review / evaluate / approve key technology and system initiatives across the enterprise

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Salesforce
• Working knowledge in Enterprise Accounting applications like EBS, Oracle Fusion
• Working knowledge in BI Tools like Tableau, Looker
• Working knowledge in Google Cloud Platform, AWS
• Experience working with abstract concepts in innovative ways to solve problems
• Experience with consensus building to bring together opposing views and steering debates toward practical solutions and paths forward
• Experience with leading architecture for large scale modernization programs