Technical Architect

MiTek; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

The Technical Architect is part of a Global Team at MiTek that is responsible for the design and scaffolding of the architecture for projects that MiTek intends to develop.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities:

1. Software Language Agnostic. Should be able to pick up a new programming language in a week and apply it with high confidence.
2. Easily jumps on any MiTek software team and makes immediate contributions.
3. Humbly collaborates with Product Management, Development Leadership, Software Quality Assurance, DevOps, UX and other development teams to understand their complex problems and to determine the best architectural designs for the products MiTek creates.
4. Works in an Agile software development environment (using Scrum), participating in daily scrum meetings, monthly retrospective and planning meetings.
5. Develops POC to validate that an outcome can be achieved in certain technologies.
6. Scaffolds applications to ensure scalability and re-usability.
7. Leaves every project with detailed design documents, ensuring that the designs are well understood and correctly applied by the development teams.
8. Contributes to design in the area they are an expert in.
9. Mentors other Developers at MiTek to think more like Architects.
10. Keeps up with technology and innovations, bringing to light innovations that can affect or impact MiTek; evaluates and recommends technologies.
11. Has a unique understanding of all the MiTek products that allows them to make decisions related to future platforms, as well as Buy vs. Make decisions.
12. Works with others to develop alternative system and software designs.
13. Recommends selection, approval, and acquisition of hardware, software, networking components, and services.
14. Attendance during regular work hours and overtime as required.
15. Independently architects and leads implementation of new software solutions from scratch. This includes activities such as developing project plans, coordinating projects, managing project team activities, communicating changes and progress, and completing projects on time and budget.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 6+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Experience deploying data strategies, including expertise with Data Models, Enterprise Data Models, Big Data Consolidation, Data Warehousing, Data Unification.
3. Proven experience with software architecture.
4. Proficiency with web-based architecture.
5. Experience with Azure or AWS infrastructure.
6. Experience with Docker.
7. Knowledge of Microservices architecture.
8. Experience working in an Agile software development environment using Scrum.
9. Experience coaching/mentoring others.
10. Strong problem-solving skills.
11. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
12. Willingness to be an evangelist for best practices.
13. Ability to work effectively with teams.
14. Passion to get in front of others and teach.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Construction or manufacturing industry experience highly preferred.
2. Development experience with construction software highly preferred.
3. Experience bringing previous monolithic applications into data strategies.

Additional Requirements:

1. 10% Travel, will be limited and planned well in advance. Travel may require overnight stays and may travel internationally as demand requires.
2. Flexible Paid Time Off - take as much time off as you need!
3. All Benefits begin on Day 1!
4. Profit Sharing Plan and Annual Incentive Plan.
5. 13 Paid Holidays.
6. 401k Plan with Matching Contributions.
7. A variety of Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to choose from.
8. Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
9. Tuition Reimbursement.

Career advancement and training opportunities!

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.