Sr Solution Architect

$165,000 - $180,000/Yr

Hitachi

Full-time - Senior

Remote

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

About the position

The Sr. Solution Architect at Hitachi Digital Services plays a pivotal role in shaping the architecture of digital solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients. This position requires a deep understanding of both technical and business aspects, as the architect will collaborate with various stakeholders, including executive teams, product managers, data specialists, and design teams, to ensure that the proposed architecture aligns with the overall business strategy and technical requirements. The architect will be responsible for leading the development of end-to-end architecture for new applications, ensuring that all components are designed for scalability, reliability, and efficiency. In this role, the architect will create both high-level and low-level architectural documentation, which includes diagrams, design patterns, and technical specifications. They will also evaluate existing systems to ensure that they meet current and future needs, and will work closely with development teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions. The architect will define security measures and access controls to protect data and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Additionally, they will lead code and architecture reviews, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in large-scale projects, particularly in cloud environments such as Azure, and will be well-versed in technologies like Databricks, Apache Spark, and Kubernetes. A strong background in data storage solutions, including relational databases and data lakes, is essential. The architect will also need to be familiar with domain-specific architecture concepts and emerging technologies, as well as possess excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively engage with cross-functional teams. This position is remote, allowing for flexibility while still requiring a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that drive business success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Development end to end architecture of the new ITE application
• Develop high-level and low-level architectural documentation, including diagrams, design patterns and technical specifications
• Work with stakeholders including the Executive, Product, Data and Design teams to ensure alignment with the proposed architecture
• Conduct an evaluation of the system architecture to ensure the application will meet the ongoing needs for the customer
• Assist in analyzing the existing applications, including inputs and outputs to ensure best in class design in the future state architecture
• Work with the team to create, maintain and / or enhance procedures, processes and designs to ensure a complete end to end solution
• Ensure the development teams can deliver solutions in alignment with the proposed architecture
• Work closely with the stakeholders and development teams to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into technical solutions
• Define security measures and access controls to ensure data protection and compliance
• Lead code reviews, architecture reviews, and technical discussions to drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the development team

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect with in-depth knowledge of Java-based systems
• Minimum of 10 years in information technology with at least 3 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems concepts and Big Data Solutions
• Proficiency in designing for scalability, availability, and performance optimization
• Familiarity with Java frameworks and technologies and microservices architecture
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to address complex technical challenges
• Ability to perform root cause analysis on external and internal processes and data to identify opportunities for improvement and answer questions

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Azure Cloud, Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, Apache Airflow, and Kubernetes
• Experience with batch and streaming data pipelines
• Experience with various data storage solutions such as relational databases, data lakes, data warehouses, document databases, SQL Databases
• Experience in domain-specific architecture concepts and emerging technologies

Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits
• Support for holistic health and wellbeing
• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development
• Participation in bonus/variable/commission pay programs