Principal Architect - Information Technology

United Airlines•Chicago, IL

4d•$140,600 - $183,108

About The Position

The DT Tech Ops Principal Architect will collaborate with United Airlines Enterprise teams to ensure compliance with architectural standards. This role involves applying these standards to the DT Tech Ops technical design and strategy across various applications, platforms, and services, including third-party implementations of MRO, ERP, and other IT systems. The Principal Architect will implement enterprise architecture standards within cloud and on-premise infrastructures, ensuring adherence to DevOps, security, and data management standards. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of translating enterprise architecture standards into actionable design, guaranteeing that applications are built in a scalable, secure, and compliant way.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
5+ years’ experience in enterprise architecture, with a strong background in managing complex enterprise applications and infrastructure.
Enterprise Applications: In-depth experience with at least one category (maintenance Repair and Overhaul or Supply Chain or Engineering configuration or compliance ore related field)
System experience with at least one category (ERP or MRO)
Cloud and On-Premise Infrastructure: Expertise in on-premises server provisioning, with a focus on hybrid cloud environments.
DevOps and CI/CD: Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automation, and observability tools (Harness, Dynatrace).
Security and Vulnerability Management: Solid understanding of security best practices, including vulnerability management and mitigation.
Data Management: Proficient in data architecture, governance, and security, with experience in both relational and non-relational databases.
Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving: Ability to develop long-term technology roadmaps and solve complex technical challenges.
Emerging Technologies: Keen interest in staying current with the latest trends in architecture, cloud computing, and software development.
Experience with .NET, Java, and building scalable, high-performance applications
AWS cloud Services or Azure Cloud Services
Proficient in relational and non-relational databases, data governance, and data integration strategies
Leadership Traits: Listen, Learn, and Leverage: Bringing external knowledge into the teams, staying updated on best practices/industry standards, and fostering a learning environment.
Measure What Matters: Ensuring relevant metrics to help the team thrive and focusing on measurements that drive performance.
Impact and Influence: Having impact beyond their team/group/department, respected and using influence to solve problems.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Hands-on experience with IFS or MRO ERP or SAP implementations
An architect who is accountable for their portfolio and capable of being hands on technically proficient in driving and coaching for a better result
Experience with future proofing the technical ecosystem to be AI capable
Hands-on experience with abstraction builds and complex integration bridging strategies

Responsibilities

Collaborate with enterprise applications teams to ensure alignment with Enterprise Architecture standards and strategic guidance.
Develop and uphold architecture guidelines and best practices for third-party ERP system implementations, along with cloud data and integration initiatives.
Implement and maintain relentless automation for end-to-end CI/CD pipelines and observability leveraging tools (Harness, Dynatrace, AWS & Azure Ecosystem) to ensure efficient software delivery and application reliability.
Assist in the design and oversee the provisioning and management of on-premise servers, AWS cloud infrastructure, and AWS cloud cost management.
Implement and maintain compliance across all DT Tech Operations applications, conducting regular assessments, audits and translating the findings to be the foundation of our action plans for remediation.
Lead efforts in identifying, managing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities using enterprise applications and infrastructure.
Provide leadership and mentorship to development and operations teams, promoting best practices in architecture and development.
Continuously research and advocate for the adoption of new technologies and methodologies that can benefit the organization.
Evaluate vendor solutions and assess their alignment with enterprise architecture, ensuring they meet organizational requirements and standards.