Solution Architect

28 days ago

Waco, TX, USASenior

Responsibilities

Design, engineer, implement, and validate scalable enterprise application solutions.
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of application platforms, including deployment, configuration, maintenance, optimization, standardization, and automation.
Partner with enterprise architects and technical and business stakeholders on requirements, integration, solution design, and technical decisions.
Lead prototyping, proof-of-concept efforts, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, performance tuning, and system optimization.
Establish and enforce engineering standards, governance, secure deployment practices, and application administration best practices.
Mentor application administrators and engineers and serve as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues.
Support business alignment, end-user enablement, documentation, training, and measurable operational improvements.

A bachelor’s degree in a network, computer, or management-related field plus substantial information technology experience, or an associate degree in a technology-related field plus extensive information technology experience.
Strong knowledge of application architecture, systems integration, and system design principles.
Experience designing and supporting cloud-native solutions, preferably in Microsoft Azure and PaaS environments.
Expertise in secure configuration, deployment, vulnerability mitigation, performance engineering, and distributed-system optimization.
Ability to lead through influence, mentor teams, solve complex problems, and communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
Certifications or skills in Scrum, Agile, SAFe, or comparable frameworks are preferred.
Insurance industry experience or familiarity with insurance terminology, workflows, and regulatory requirements is desirable.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and compliance with Certified Fleet Operator requirements under the company driving and safety policy.
Ability to work extended periods at a computer, lift and move up to 40 pounds, work occasional long or irregular hours, and travel as required.

Work is conducted in a company-owned or leased office environment.
Occasional long or irregular hours and travel may be required.
Physical requirements include extended sitting and concentration, office-machine use, and occasional bending, twisting, crouching, pulling, pushing, and reaching.

1,001-5,000 employees