Application Architect

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Job Description:

Applications Architect

We will consider candidates from GA, KY, MD or NJ

We'r the obstacle overcomers, the problem get-arounders. From figuring it out to getting it done... our innovative culture demands "yes and how!" We are UPS. We are the United Problem Solvers.

About Architecture and Infrastructure at UPS Technology:

Our Architects look at the overall company goals and use their technical skills and strategic thinking to build the strategies that allow these goals to become a reality. If you join our team, you will be involved with developing these strategic plans while also setting standards and developing roadmaps for the future state of our enterprise architecture. We have the business savvy paired with the technical know-how to ensure we continue our innovative and competitive culture.

About this role:

The Applications Architect influences the development and implementation of Information Technology (I.T.) strategy, initiatives, and governing policies. S/he conceives solutions, build consensus, and sells and executes solutions across business areas and initiatives & products. The Application Architect supports I.T. leadership by planning and leading the execution of broad initiatives aimed at delivering value to internal and external stakeholders. S/he will be responsible for working with other architects in the development of strategies, roadmaps, & solutions. The selected candidate will analyze technologies aligned with I.T. strategies & roadmaps; drive new solutions to reduce technical debt & cost and increase business value; influence, review, create robust documentation and present to peers and senior managers to ensure appropriate communication and drive consensus. The Applications Architect will also provide technical leadership and guidance to the team, integrate security practives within software design, and investigate and plan the use of emerging technology.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Export with Architectural Patterns, Architecture and Product Roadmapping, Multitier Application Architecture
• Experience with Microservices
• Experience with highly available, large scale, multi-platform systems
• Experience developing software solutions
• Knowledge of DevOps and Kubernetes, Agile and Scrum Concepts, InfoSec best practices, database design principles, Auth0, OIDC, OAuth and identity concepts, Couchbase and Cloud based Solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Planning/Time Management
• Analysis and Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking
• Strong negotiation skills
• Collaboration skills
• Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline or the equivalent in education and work experience

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work for a Fortune 50 industry leader. If you are selected, you will join our dynamic technology team in making a difference to our business and customers. Do you think you have what it takes? Prove it! At UPS, ambition knows no time zone.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $130,440- $222,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and education/training and a candidate’s work experience. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. Hired applicants may be eligible for Medical/prescription drug coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Disability Income Protection Plan, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement