Principal, Software Architect

Cotality•Irvine, CA

18h

About The Position

The Principal, Software Architect at Cotality will support the development of application, data-centric, and integration solutions with a strong focus on Product and Platform architecture methodologies. The ideal individual must possess outstanding communication abilities to oversee a development team and liaise with business stakeholders, conveying and advocating for both functional and solution ideas, ensuring consistency across diverse streams of complex projects, and programs. The role requires the ability to fortify ongoing initiatives, identify client requirements, and enhance existing legacy projects and programs. This position is within the Enterprise Architecture team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of relevant work experience in architecture and technology integration.
Strong knowledge of hardware, software, networks, and telecommunications systems.
Demonstrated ability to develop architectural concepts and principles for enterprise environments.
Proficiency in architectural frameworks and methodologies.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex factors and solve diverse problems.
Strong communication and collaborative skills with experience working across multiple teams and departments.
Experience in creating architectural reports and analyses.

Responsibilities

Lead discussions and development, design and architecture for strategic initiatives, including cloud, integration and enterprise solutions, engaging various Cotality business and technology teams as necessary
Reviews business context for solutions to company challenges as well as defining the vision and requirements for the solution, recommending potential options and selecting the most optimal solution
Communicates the architecture to the stakeholders and collaborates and coordinates with existing domain architects in the formalization and adoption of IT standards and procedures
Drive transformational initiatives by aligning business and technology roadmaps and maintaining application ecosystem roadmap
Validate and future proof solution designs and software vendors, internal service providers, application business analysts, and application developers
Prepare, conduct, and evaluate proof-of-concept integration solutions per business use cases.
Quantify the business values and articulate the value proposition to application teams and senior management
Document and diagram current and future state integration processes across business applications.
Inventory and maintain a Systems / Integration repository across segments to promote reusability.
Initiate both group and one-on-one meetings with application owners and enterprise architects for clear understanding of integration on current and future needs and in terms of business drivers and their application roadmaps
Work closely with other peer IT solutions architects in developing short- and long-range plans and review them with senior IT leadership and other organizational management.
Research and monitor technology trends and methodologies to simplify and to deliver faster information systems and integration services wins
Engage in the full cycle of project delivery process I.e. requirement, design, build, test, go live, and support
Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
Develop and own Solution design and present the solution to Cotality Architectural Review Board (ARB) to review / evaluate / approve key technology and system initiatives across the enterprise
Mentor developers on architect best practices, enterprise strategies and vision