Solutions Architect Fully Remote - US

Solutions Architect

Full Time • Fully Remote - US
COMPANY MISSION: 
To live our four core values of Building Leaders; Always Branding; Listen Fulfill and Delight; and Creating a Fun, Safe and Winning Team Environment. To always provide our brand promise of a stress-free moving or hauling experience, and always provide our clients with H.U.N.K.S. (which stands for Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable, Service). 
 
Solutions Architect:
We’re seeking a Solutions Architect with strong cloud solution and web application architecture background.  The Solutions Architect will design, deploy, and migrate systems for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments. The Solutions Architect will be responsible for identification and selection of appropriate cloud services based on requirements and constraints, has deep subject matter expertise, and can evaluate new technologies for fit in current infrastructure architecture. Additionally, the Solution Architect will be able to interface with senior developers to coordinate, architect, and supervise all activities related to the integration of software programs, applications, and third-party solutions as required to meet the business requirements of the organization. This individual is also responsible for developing and maintaining relevant architecture blueprints for the organization. This individual will help design the testing of the interoperability of application modules under development by in-house software development teams, commercial off-the-shelf software deployed in the organization, and with external third parties as necessary. Proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of integration best practices are critical to successful performance in this role. 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE:
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of company’s strategic business plans.
  • Provide architectural consulting expertise, direction, and assistance to systems analysts, engineers, and other architects.
  • Document and develop in-depth knowledge of company’s existing architecture/infrastructure, and technology portfolio.
  • Develop and manage a cloud infrastructure capacity plan.
  • Develop, document, communicate, and enforce cloud application and integration technology standards policy.
  • Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of development efforts and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and flexibility.
  • Research and make recommendations on integration products and services in support of procurement and development efforts.
  • Build relationships with vendors of application software deployed in the organization’s IT environment to learn about and provide feedback on their technical integration capabilities.
  • Develop, document, make recommendations, and communicate plans for investing in cloud infrastructure, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities.
  • Design, develop, and oversee implementation of end-to-end cloud integrated systems.
  • Develop and execute test plans to check cloud infrastructure and systems technical performance. Report on findings and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Other duties as assigned.
 
 
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, system analysis, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.  Master’s degree in computer science preferred.
    • Proven experience in developing enterprise and solution level architectural designs.
    • Experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping, methodology development, and data mapping.
    • Strong background in risk management methodologies as they relate to integration/software engineering.
    • Excellent understanding of typical multi-tier architectures: web servers, caching, application servers, load balancers, and storage.
    • Understanding of Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) and NoSQL.
    • Knowledge of message queuing, API management platforms and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB).
    • Familiarity with loose coupling and stateless systems.
    • Understanding of different consistency models in distributed systems.
    • Knowledge of Content Delivery Networks (CDN).
    • Knowledge of RESTful Web Services, XML, JSON.
    • Familiarity with the software development lifecycle.
    • Development experience with Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, React or similar.
    • Substantial exposure to project-based work structures, project lifecycle models, etc.
    • Strong working experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). 
    • Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
    • Knowledge of network protocols and standards.
    • Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
    • Work experience with information and application security concepts, mechanisms, and tools.
    • Awareness of end-user computing and collaborative technologies.
    • Large-scale distributed systems architecture.
    • System performance tuning.
    • Experience with Salesforce platform and/or MuleSoft integration development is a plus.
    • Experience integrating with Snowflake and/or other data analytics platforms is a plus.
 
Personal Attributes:
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and take action.
  • Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail. 
  • Highly self-motivated and directed.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative and remote environment.
 
 
ABOUT US:
As Seen on ABC's Shark Tank, CBS’s Undercover Boss, HGTV's House Hunters, CNBC’s Blue-Collar Millionaires and more. As we’re approaching 250 franchise locations across North America, College HUNKS is one of the largest and fastest growing franchise opportunities. The company is a multi-year consecutive winner of the INC 5000 Fastest Growing Companies award and headquartered in beautiful sunny Tampa, FL. The “Brand Central" team provides franchise support to the franchise owners across the country and operates a World Class Sales and Loyalty Center. 
 
We’re a purpose-driven, value-based, socially conscious organization that has been recognized as one of the Top Places to Work and is known for its unique and fun company culture. College HUNKS is an ideal place to flourish and grow as a professional!
 
We offer a robust rewards package including flexible work schedule, fully remote and hybrid work opportunities, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off and company holidays, a 401(k) program with generous company match and so much more!
 
College HUNKS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at College HUNKS are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

This is a remote position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving - Corp Office is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to College Hunks Hauling Junk Corporate.

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College HUNKS Culture

Our purpose is to “Move the World” emotionally by eliminating stress for people who are moving or dealing with clutter, and by creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and hard workers who are eager to learn how to build a business. We do it by living out our core values.
Our four core values are:
Building Leaders
Mentor employees to help them learn and take on responsibility, and advance in business and in life.
Always Branding
Always being professional and aware of how others see you, whether or not you are with a customer.
Create a Fun, Enthusiastic, Team Environment
The kind of environment in which morale is high and people flourish.
Listen, Fulfill, and Delight
Paying attention to others and showing extra courtesy or adding a little spark to their day.