ABOUT KALLES GROUP:
Everyone deserves to be secure. Our mission at Kalles Group is to help secure the future for companies of all shapes and sizes.While our expertise spans multiple disciplines, our method remains consistent: building trust and relationship with people -- whether you are a client, a consultant, or--in this case--a candidate.No matter what role you come from--whether you're an executive or just starting your career-you can expect our highest level of attention and respect. We want to find the right fit for each role, but we also want you to find the right fit for your career.We believe the best way to show you what our team is like is to treat you like you're already a part of it.
We hope you'll consider joining our team of experienced professionals who are building their careers at Kalles Group—and having fun while doing it.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
We are looking for a skilled IT Solutions Architect to join our innovative team, focused on defining the technical direction of our client, a leading global retailer. As a Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing and developing IT architecture and solutions that align with business objectives, industry trends, and technology advancements. You will collaborate closely with enterprise architects, domain architects, and engineering teams to ensure that solutions meet approved standards and are delivered effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement architectural standards, ensuring adherence throughout the entire solution lifecycle.
- Assess the Business-IT landscape to identify areas for improvement and suggest effective solutions.
- Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to execute strategic roadmaps and reference architectures.
- Offer guidance on development projects to maintain alignment in solution designs across various initiatives.
- Create documentation for architectural designs and communicate significant decisions affecting the solutions.
- Set forth principles, guidelines, and standards to align with the organization’s vision for future architecture.
ABOUT YOU:
- Your values:
- Integrity: You believe in doing the right thing, even when it's uncomfortable, seemingly inefficient, or costly.
- Purposefulness: You have a desire to serve others with your skillset and an openness to continuous learning and growth.
- Ownership: You stick to your commitments, follow up with action, and seek clarity in communication & expectations.
YOUR EXPERIENCE:
- 10+ years of experience in the Information Technology field.
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in architecture, including extensive integration of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products.
- Strong knowledge of cloud technologies (PaaS, IaaS), database query languages, and web programming languages.
- Familiarity with modeling languages such as BPMN, DMN, and UML.
- Deep understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices.
- Exceptional communication skills to articulate technical ideas to business stakeholders.
- Proven leadership and team coordination capabilities.
- Experience as a consultant.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive compensation with opportunities for additional incentives. The annual salary range for this role is $125,000-$185,000.
- Work/life balance – we know there’s more to life than work! We encourage our team to pursue other passions, get outside, and spend time with family. We work with clients and consultants to set expectations for a manageable workload.
LOCATION:
This role requires on-site presence at our client's location in Issaquah, WA.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please fill out the form below (including uploading your most recent resume) and we'll be in touch! We know imposter syndrome can be a barrier to many great applicants. We hope you'll still consider applying. That's why we've made the application process as short and simple as possible.Even if you're not a fit for the role, you can expect to hear back from us! We want you to have the best experience as a candidate, so please feel free to share feedback at any stage of the process to talent@kallesgroup.com.Kalles Group is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of creed, nationality, race, ethnicity, disability, gender, or other protected class.
