Universal Technical Institute
Technical Architect - Enterprise Systems
Universal Technical Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Overview
The Solution Architect is a technical leader responsible for designing, developing and leading the implementation of technology architectures and frameworks that align with UTI's strategy and vision. Furthermore, this role is responsible for providing technology guidance to IT executives and business partners and is a key contributor in developing and maintaining a software development and applications delivery technology framework.
What We Offer:
Salary: Competitive range of $130,000 - $165,000 per year. This range reflects the budgeted compensation for this role. The final offer will depend on experience, skills, and location.
Bonus: This role offers a competitive bonus opportunity, awarded at the company's discretion and based on both overall business performance and your individual contributions.
Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment
Responsibilities
Provides technical guidance to IT and business executives based upon both short and long-term business objectives
Key contributor in the development of long-term technology architecture strategies focused on software development and applications delivery in support of key corporate strategies with an emphasis on ability to scale
Leads highly complex design and development efforts by effectively communicating technology vision & roadmap to keep team members informed and aligned
Responsible for providing technical direction and leadership in the architecture, design, development, and deployment of technology frameworks
Cultivates a culture of security while providing technical guidance and mentoring to the software development and applications delivery teams on security best practices
Works closely with IT Security to respond to and address security concerns
Partners with IT leadership in the review of technology requests at the beginning of the funnel to assist in defining the business problem to recommend appropriate solutions
Develops IT architecture, cloud policies, and operating standards. Monitors compliance and influences changes to standards when necessary.
Continually researches current and emerging technologies and when appropriate builds business cases to propose changes where needed. If implemented, develops mastery skills prior to deployment of new technologies, while developing a training plan for technical staff.
Closely collaborates with IT leadership to develop enterprise technology roadmaps, modernization plans and cost management strategies
Builds and/or directs the development of software development templates/patterns/techniques and partners with solution delivery teams to adopt as a means of standardization and streamlining the development process.
Communicates technology architecture to stakeholders and collaborates and coordinates with existing domain technical subject matter experts in the formalization and adoption of IT development standards
Assures solutions not only are a fit for the specific business purpose but also closely align with the technical standards and guidelines.
Supports the architectural aspects of all application projects within the IT portfolio
Directs the identification and recommendation of appropriate solutions, upgrades, replacements, or decommissioning options incorporating business and technology productivity, usability, and total cost of ownership
Serves as the Product Owner for IT Technical Debt by maintaining a backlog and collaborating with key stakeholders to prioritize
Proactively collaborates with teams to maintain supported version and patch levels with intense focus on security standards and optimization.
Assess the business impact of technical decisions and makes recommendations as appropriate to mitigate risk.
Serves as a consultant to all IT Software Development and Applications Delivery teams, and as needed, will take on development activities for new and highly complex solution development.
Evaluates 3rd Party Software solutions for technology architecture and systems integrations capabilities and provides recommendations to leadership.
Contributes to dynamic and high performing team growth through periodic coaching to subordinate and peer positions and serves as a technical lead to other team members. Is looked upon to be a mentor across teams.
Acts as a change champion and supervises other subordinate employees if called upon
Assists IT leadership in evaluating the skills of hiring candidates and current Engineering staff
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education / Experience
7-10+ years of information technology integration (or related) experience
2+ years of IT leadership or project management experience
3+ years of experience with Microsoft tech stack and Azure
Bachelor\'s degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or related field or equivalent industry certification and experience
Consulting (or related) experience strongly preferred
Professional and technical certifications preferred
Expert knowledge of holistic technology integration solutions
Strong knowledge of system architecture frameworks, including on premise and cloud
Working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, NIST, etc.) as they relate to data integrity and privacy
Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Advanced system design and development skills, preferably with Microsoft products
Proficient with Windows OS, SQL, web services, ETL, and MS Office technologies
Adept at applying disparate elements of information to solve complex problems
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential
Competent in organizing, planning, and prioritizing work
Consistent in providing appropriate guidance while maintaining confidentiality (as necessary) and professional decorum
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What We Offer:
Salary: Competitive range of $130,000 - $165,000 per year. This range reflects the budgeted compensation for this role. The final offer will depend on experience, skills, and location.
Bonus: This role offers a competitive bonus opportunity, awarded at the company's discretion and based on both overall business performance and your individual contributions.
Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment
Responsibilities
Provides technical guidance to IT and business executives based upon both short and long-term business objectives
Key contributor in the development of long-term technology architecture strategies focused on software development and applications delivery in support of key corporate strategies with an emphasis on ability to scale
Leads highly complex design and development efforts by effectively communicating technology vision & roadmap to keep team members informed and aligned
Responsible for providing technical direction and leadership in the architecture, design, development, and deployment of technology frameworks
Cultivates a culture of security while providing technical guidance and mentoring to the software development and applications delivery teams on security best practices
Works closely with IT Security to respond to and address security concerns
Partners with IT leadership in the review of technology requests at the beginning of the funnel to assist in defining the business problem to recommend appropriate solutions
Develops IT architecture, cloud policies, and operating standards. Monitors compliance and influences changes to standards when necessary.
Continually researches current and emerging technologies and when appropriate builds business cases to propose changes where needed. If implemented, develops mastery skills prior to deployment of new technologies, while developing a training plan for technical staff.
Closely collaborates with IT leadership to develop enterprise technology roadmaps, modernization plans and cost management strategies
Builds and/or directs the development of software development templates/patterns/techniques and partners with solution delivery teams to adopt as a means of standardization and streamlining the development process.
Communicates technology architecture to stakeholders and collaborates and coordinates with existing domain technical subject matter experts in the formalization and adoption of IT development standards
Assures solutions not only are a fit for the specific business purpose but also closely align with the technical standards and guidelines.
Supports the architectural aspects of all application projects within the IT portfolio
Directs the identification and recommendation of appropriate solutions, upgrades, replacements, or decommissioning options incorporating business and technology productivity, usability, and total cost of ownership
Serves as the Product Owner for IT Technical Debt by maintaining a backlog and collaborating with key stakeholders to prioritize
Proactively collaborates with teams to maintain supported version and patch levels with intense focus on security standards and optimization.
Assess the business impact of technical decisions and makes recommendations as appropriate to mitigate risk.
Serves as a consultant to all IT Software Development and Applications Delivery teams, and as needed, will take on development activities for new and highly complex solution development.
Evaluates 3rd Party Software solutions for technology architecture and systems integrations capabilities and provides recommendations to leadership.
Contributes to dynamic and high performing team growth through periodic coaching to subordinate and peer positions and serves as a technical lead to other team members. Is looked upon to be a mentor across teams.
Acts as a change champion and supervises other subordinate employees if called upon
Assists IT leadership in evaluating the skills of hiring candidates and current Engineering staff
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education / Experience
7-10+ years of information technology integration (or related) experience
2+ years of IT leadership or project management experience
3+ years of experience with Microsoft tech stack and Azure
Bachelor\'s degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or related field or equivalent industry certification and experience
Consulting (or related) experience strongly preferred
Professional and technical certifications preferred
Expert knowledge of holistic technology integration solutions
Strong knowledge of system architecture frameworks, including on premise and cloud
Working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, NIST, etc.) as they relate to data integrity and privacy
Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Advanced system design and development skills, preferably with Microsoft products
Proficient with Windows OS, SQL, web services, ETL, and MS Office technologies
Adept at applying disparate elements of information to solve complex problems
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential
Competent in organizing, planning, and prioritizing work
Consistent in providing appropriate guidance while maintaining confidentiality (as necessary) and professional decorum
#LI-Remote
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