Sr Solutions Architect Sr Solutions Architect

Volkswagen AG

43d • Remote

About The Position

Volkswagen Financial Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, is the trusted key to mobility for its brand partners. We are committed to supporting the Audi, Ducati, and Volkswagen brands and their Dealers, specializing in providing accessible mobility solutions for its Customers. The company’s offerings include Retail Leasing, Retail Financing, Commercial Financing for new and used vehicles, and End-of-Term vehicle disposition.

This position is Career Level 29P, Home Based, with a Role Classification of Fully Remote. Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, industry-based experience, skills, training, credentials, and other qualifications.

In the state of California, the salary range is $114,500- $194,800.
In the state of Colorado, the salary range is $104,100 - $177,100.
In the state of Washington, the salary range is $114,500- $194,800.
In New York City, New York, the salary range is $124,900 - $212,500.
In Westchester County, New York, the salary range is $124,900 - $212,500.

Requirements

• 15+ years of Software Architecture and Development experience working at enterprise level initiatives
• 2+ years of Cloud Architecture and Development experience (AWS experience and certifications highly desirable)
• 5+ years of experience working in Agile teams and working across multiple teams
• Bachelor in MIS Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Understanding of cloud architecture
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple related disciplines (architecture/design and application development) working with structured methodologies and development of complex large scale applications
• Experience in Dev Ops model of development and helping teams move from traditional to Dev Ops model
• Experience in full stack development using languages like Java, Python, Node.js and JavaScript frameworks like Angular and React.
• Experience with REST or similar API frameworks in context of enterprise level API portals
• Excellent knowledge of securing applications in a cloud environment
• Experience with architecting solutions spanning across “On Cloud” and “On Prem”
• Good knowledge of modern data solutions in the cloud and data exchange formats
• In-depth understanding of Service Oriented Architecture and Event Driven Architecture, frameworks, enterprise integration patterns including security patterns.
• Knowledge of web and data technologies from an architecture direction standpoint and from an experienced implementation perspective
• Experience in XML/XSL/XSLT/XSD, SOAP, WSDL, HTTP, REST, and AJAX development and/or architecture
• Working knowledge of SQL and advanced queries
• Security of distributed web applications

Nice To Haves

• AWS experience and certifications highly desirable
• Advanced Degree a plus
• Strong expertise in cloud architecture and development on AWS experience
• Software development experience with Automation of QA processes a big plus
• RPA
• Knowledge of FIS development and architecture
• Data warehouse concepts and data modeling
• Knowledge in Open SSO, oAuth, SAML, SFTP, PGP

Responsibilities

• In partnership with Enterprise and other Solution architects, define solution architecture and technical context diagrams in alignment to business/technology strategy, specific initiative functional and nonfunctional requirements.
• Keep the technical footprint current (fitness assessment, technical debt, application health etc.)
• Ensure alignment and collaboration with EA group, peer Domain Architects and Solution Architects
• Understanding, advocating and supporting the IT strategy, as well as analyzing the servicing operations IT environment to detect deficiencies and recommend improvements
• Leading, promoting and communicating domain architecture progress, outcomes and results
• Provide technical consultation, research, etc. for application development projects as needed.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of standard technologies and/or products.
• Analyzing IT industry and market trends to determine their impact on the business and operations
• Provide technical leadership and consulting to the development teams
• Support development team management and solution architects to ensure domain development teams compliance with the enterprise architecture standards, quality of code, adherence to metrics/targets.
• Identifying the organizational resources, structures and cultural change necessary to support the enterprise architecture
• Ensure application developers have appropriate knowledge, experience, tooling, environments, and support in order to become a high performing team
• Constantly keeping an eye on optimal utilization technology investments. Assists in the budgeting process

Benefits

• Eligibility for annual performance bonus
• Healthcare benefits
• 401(k), with company match
• Defined contribution retirement program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company lease car program
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level