Lead Software Architect

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Requirements:

• Expert knowledge of cloud-based technologies and the major providers.
• Proven experience in optimizing cloud application performance.
• Battle tested experience with high-volume eCommerce or like platforms known to process millions or more records weekly.
• Advanced experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, and leveraging IaaC.
• Experience with Azure Data Services, Power BI Service, and Power Platform administration.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with data modeling and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
• Leadership experience in mentoring teams and overseeing projects to completion.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Intelligence, or a related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience developing cloud-based solutions, preferably in the transportation or logistics industry.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience architecting cloud-based solutions, preferably with multi-cloud experience or with cloud migration experience

Responsibilities:

• Develop scalable and secure cloud and software architectures to support business requirements and data flows.
• Design and implement integration strategies using Snowflake, AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Power Platform Tools, and other FedRAMP approved tools to solution.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of Power Platform Apps and any other service level tooling needed to support the Data Platform.
• Integrate data from multiple sources such as Snowflake, SQL Server, Excel, and APIs into a multi-cloud environment.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, technical guides, and data dictionaries.
• Design, implement, and manage connectors, integrations, and data models in Power Apps.
• Implement and support ETL processes to support real-time and batch data ingestion.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, and decision-makers to gather requirements and ensure the delivery of relevant and actionable systems.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring alignment with the company’s data and cloud strategy.
• Identify and implement strategies to optimize the performance of internal systems, including improving load times and optimizing query execution.
• Implement best practices for efficient use of the Power Platform, data storage, and data retrieval.
• Create and implement a site reliability plan leveraging multiple testing strategies.
• Act as a lead by mentoring other engineers and providing guidance on technical development, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Oversee the work of the Data Platform team, ensuring projects are completed on time and meet quality standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on cloud capabilities and best practices within the organization.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and security policies, including user access control, data privacy, and sensitive data handling.
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to implement secure and scalable data solutions within a multi-cloud infrastructure.
• Stay current with cloud technologies and industry trends to continually enhance performance and capabilities.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to improve data visualization techniques, tool utilization, and automation efficiency.