Application Development Architect

OEC • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

OEC provides software solutions to those who work in the automotive parts and repair industry. Our solutions make it easier for automotive industry professionals to buy and sell parts, conduct repair research & planning, optimize estimates, improve the parts supply chain, and more. OEC partners with many of the world’s largest manufacturers, dealers and suppliers, shops and repairers, and service providers, giving our customers access to a comprehensive network and a streamlined workflow. Job Summary Supports and influences key decisions on application technology solutions, direction and roadmap for OEC. Provides consultative services to associates within the enterprise explaining complex cross-discipline and/or cross-technology concepts and processes. Aligns technology modernization and growth with key business initiative. Contributes to forums, technology community events, conferences, open-source projects, and other means that provide OEC with a voice in the local and national technology community.

Requirements

• At least 4 years’ experience in designing and programming of complex software applications, a proven background working with modern application architecture principles and design patterns, expertise in Microsoft .NET, C#, Java development, relational database design and querying concepts, as well as experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js, Angular, React, and experience developing Web APIs and microservice patterns.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across teams and build relationships to solve challenges.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead and mentor others on a development team and foster a learning environment.
• Strong business acumen skills.
• Able to effectively work in self-directed manner under moderate supervision.
• Skilled at bringing about clarity in a complex environment or ambiguous situations

Responsibilities

• Provides leaders within the organization with technology blueprints, options, and impacts for technology and/or business challenges.
• Introduces new technologies, methodologies, and processes to OEC; keeps informed on new technologies and establishes justification for applicable uses within OEC. Presents technologies and analysis to management to determine purchase and usage.
• Advises technology and product teams that design, engineer, and rollout operational readiness of new products, capabilities, and features.
• Drives technology modernization through creation of repeatable patterns, auditing technology currency for the organization, and identifying modernization opportunities in the OEC technology radar.
• Influences code standards, review processes, and design patterns. Drives architectural standards, processes, and activities.
• Refines requirements based on user/client needs, cost, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms.
• Supports the process of the software development life cycle (SDLC) by ensuring architecture is supportive of project scope and estimates in alignment of company objectives to complete in a timely, cost effective and efficient manner.
• Researches industry best practices and trends. Explores new technologies and solutions with a hands-on approach; conducts proof-of-concept activities to assess technical solutions.
• Partners with other enterprise groups such as infrastructure and data services to ensure consistency amongst solutions.
• Presents technical proof-of-concept on an individual or team basis; acts as lead on proof-of-concept projects.
• Influences and assists on the resolution of complex technical support issues; participates on “tiger” teams to resolve root cause of persistent issues/incidents.

Benefits

• It varies from employee to employee. For some, it's the flexibility - whether it's remote work or a hybrid or in-person role, OEC takes our teams across multiple time zones and international communities. For others, it's the strong sense of camaraderie and community that celebrates both individuals and team-driven contributions. Or it could be the empowerment and how the team is encouraged to take risks, learn, and grow within a dynamic and supportive environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees