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Functional IT Solutions Architect
Company | Applied Materials |
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Location | Santa Clara, CA, USA |
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Salary | $140500 – $193000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- 12+ years of experience in software development
- At least 3-5 years in a solution architect role or similar technical leadership position
- Proven experience in designing, building, and delivering large-scale enterprise solutions
- Strong background in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.) and microservices architecture
- Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and DevOps practices
- Strong understanding of architectural design patterns, such as SOA, microservices, event-driven architecture, and cloud-native design
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript)
- In-depth knowledge of enterprise application integration (EAI), data management, and security protocols
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Develop high-level architecture and design specifications, ensuring solutions align with business goals and are scalable, maintainable, and efficient
- Design system integrations and ensure the appropriate use of technology stacks
- Evaluate and recommend the best-fit technologies and tools for projects
- Develop and document solution blueprints, defining the system’s components, data flows, and integrations
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand their business and technical requirements
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure solutions are built according to architectural specifications
- Provide leadership and mentorship to engineering teams throughout the implementation lifecycle
- Lead technical discussions and decision-making, ensuring solutions align with architectural standards and best practices
- Conduct technical reviews to assess code quality, performance, security, and overall compliance with architectural guidelines
- Act as a point of contact for technical guidance during project execution, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets
- Lead the identification and mitigation of technical risks throughout the project lifecycle
- Review assessments of existing solutions and identify opportunities for improvements or optimizations
- Ensure that the architecture is resilient and compliant with industry standards and regulations (e.g., security, privacy, scalability)
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in the software development and IT architecture fields
- Contribute to the development of best practices, reusable components, and design patterns within the organization
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation
- Familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks
- Certifications in architecture (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) – is a plus