Solutions Architect

Equifax • Alpharetta, GA

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Equifax is seeking a Solutions Architect to design and implement smart solutions in GCP/AWS using Cloud Native and AI capabilities. This role involves establishing high-level solution intent, defining component responsibilities, and developing architecture deliverables. The Solutions Architect will ensure solutions align with technology strategy, are built efficiently, and meet economic value targets. They will also provide technical oversight during implementation to ensure alignment with the solution intent. This is a direct-hire role with a hybrid work schedule, requiring 3 days onsite per week in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent job experience required.
• 3+ years of experience architecting and developing software in the public cloud, including 5+ years overall relevant experience.
• Experience in monitoring infrastructure and application uptime and availability to ensure functional and performance objectives.
• Experience in one or more languages such as Python, Bash, Java, Go, JavaScript and/or node.js, Gen AI, GitHub Co-pilot code assist.
• Demonstrable cross-functional knowledge with systems, storage, networking, security and databases.
• Partner with Engineering and SREs to analyze any outages or resiliency issues and provide remediation steps.
• Experience with microservice best practices and design patterns.
• Experience with event driven architecture and immutable data management patterns (CQRS).
• Proficiency with continuous integration and continuous delivery tooling and practices.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

• Cloud Certification
• Application Development/Programming - Experience working with software design, programming languages (preferably Python, Java, Javascript) and solution architecture.
• Knowledge of Event Driven Architecture, Functional/Object Oriented Programming.
• Cloud Services (AWS/GCP) - Leveraging cloud native GCP/AWS service while architecting particular product/platform.
• DevSecOps - Strong understanding of both security and DevOps principles. Ability to design and implement solutions that meet security and compliance requirements. Ability to work with developers and operations teams to ensure solutions do not impact development or deployment processes.
• Technical Communication/Presentation - Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to tailor to specific audiences. Work with others to achieve results and proactively address sources of conflict and emotion with focus on the best solution for Equifax Technology.
• Advising/Consulting - Understand business goals and how to use technology to achieve them. Understand the IT environment and challenges. Develop technology solutions to achieve BU goals. Provide ongoing support. Monitor solutions for potential problems and take corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and implement smart solutions in GCP/AWS using Cloud Native and AI capabilities.
• Establish the high-level Solution Intent for given project or problem statement.
• Establish responsibilities of major logical components of the solution in collaboration with other team members.
• Develop architecture deliverables necessary to illustrate system behavior, including usage models, cost of ownership models, and failure analysis models.
• Ensure that the solution is aligned with the technology strategy, uses standard solution building blocks, and can be built and operated in an efficient manner aligned with the economic value of the project.
• Develop, analyze, split, and prioritize work required to implement the system’s non-functional requirements.
• Provide technical oversight of implementation, keeping the final build and overall implementation aligned with the solution intent.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages
• 401k matching
• Paid time off
• Organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree