Digital Solutions Architect

JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development of application and system roadmaps, guiding the transformation and modernization of applications.

• Oversee the architecture and design of critical Digital systems across various areas within AAA Club Alliance.

• Manage application solution designs that align with content and information management initiatives for both internal and external content distribution.

• Architect, design, and enhance existing information layouts and displays in alignment with user experience (UX) trends and principles.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT development teams to create flexible, adaptable, modular, and reusable solution designs that align with enterprise architecture standards.

• Support the definition of high-level operational models and prepare business cases, ensuring alignment with IT security and quality guidelines. Present these cases for approval, funding, and prioritization of operational and tactical technical initiatives.

• Uphold solution architecture governance processes and tools, prioritizing design patterns and technology standards.

• Take accountability for the finalization, acceptance, and approval of solutions, engaging with relevant stakeholders throughout the process.

• Act as a catalyst for Agile and DevSecOps practices, collaborating with product delivery and operation support teams.

• Explore, evaluate, and champion technology innovation within the organization.

• Review high-level designs with technical leads and developers, enforce best practices, assist with debugging critical issues, and ensure performance testing for efficient applications.

• Identify technology risks in initiatives and develop corresponding mitigation strategies.

• Stay current on cutting-edge technologies, evaluating and recommending their use based on technical pros and limitations. Leverage market and technology trends to identify business benefits of alternative technical solutions.

• Support the requirements gathering process to right-size initiatives and shape solution strategy.

• Collaborate with development teams to apply Agile and DevSecOps techniques within architecture and designs.

• Create comprehensive solution architecture specification documents and other necessary documentation.

• Maintain a business unit-level repository of architecture assets, promoting reuse across the organization.

• Align with and adhere to AAA Club Alliance governance processes and tools while maintaining a key focus on design patterns and technology standards.

• Serve as a liaison between diverse business and IT teams, fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, problem-solving, designing common reusable assets, and maximizing the use of existing capabilities and frameworks.

• Work closely with project managers and delivery leads to identify key design activities and owners, ensuring alignment and feasibility.

• Support the infrastructure DevSecOps team by defining all non-functional system requirements for the initiative and ensuring their fulfillment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in Computer Sciences, Information Technology, or related field

• Desirable to have completed Master degree or work in progress towards a graduate degree

• 5 years of experience in a development environment in various technologies, focusing on Architecture, System Architecture, IT Operations, and System Development

• Knowledge of Database Architecture and Development Concepts

• Knowledge of architectural styles and design patterns

• Expertise in Cloud Computing

• Familiarity with Agile software development lifecycle processes

• Familiarity with Dev Ops and CI/CD Pipelines

• Experience with API design and development

• Professional Certification in at least one major development tool is required, with 3 or more preferred

• In depth experience with design, development, testing and administration of various types of systems, deploying large-scale applications, and databases.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge and experience with website development, design, and maintenance.

• Proficiency in development technologies, Java, .Net including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and CMS systems (Sitecore, AEM).

• Knowledge of software development life cycle, including Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

• Expert knowledge with data and/or business modeling toolsAbility to analyze and solve complex problems related to website development and maintenance.

• Familiarity with website security best practices and techniques.

• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.

• Proficiency in working with databases and SQL.

• Strong technical expertise in infrastructure, hardware, software, and systems

• Understanding of accessibility and SEO principles for websites.

• Experience with website analytics tools, such as Google Analytics.

• Ability to keep up-to-date with new technologies and industry trends.

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders and team members.

To the qualified candidate, we offer:

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Annual Bonus Annual Merit Increase Eligibility

• Hybrid schedule available

• Health & Life Insurance

• 3 weeks of paid time off accrued during your first year

• 401(K) plan with company match up to 7%

• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off to volunteer & company-sponsored volunteer events throughout the year

• Other benefits include a free AAA Premier Membership, Health & Wellness Program, Health Concierge Service, and Short Term/Long Term Disability

ACA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment practices laws. At ACA, we are committed to cultivating a welcoming and inclusive workplace of team members with diverse backgrounds and experiences to enable us to meet our goals and support our values while serving our Members and customers.  We strive to attract and retain candidates with a passion for their work and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.  It is ACA’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all positions. Hiring decisions are based upon ACA’s operating needs, and applicant qualifications including, but not limited to, experience, skills, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

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