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Cotality · 2 weeks ago

Principal, Software Architect

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $185K/yr

7+ years exp

Cotality is a leading company in the property intelligence sector, dedicated to making the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. The Principal Software Architect will support the development of application, data-centric, and integration solutions, focusing on product and platform architecture methodologies while leading a development team and collaborating with business stakeholders.

Property InsuranceReal EstateSoftware

Responsibilities

Lead discussions and development, design and architecture for strategic initiatives, including cloud, integration and enterprise solutions, engaging various Cotality business and technology teams as necessary

Reviews business context for solutions to company challenges as well as defining the vision and requirements for the solution, recommending potential options and selecting the most optimal solution

Communicates the architecture to the stakeholders and collaborates and coordinates with existing domain architects in the formalization and adoption of IT standards and procedures

Drive transformational initiatives by aligning business and technology roadmaps and maintaining application ecosystem roadmap

Validate and future proof solution designs and software vendors, internal service providers, application business analysts, and application developers

Prepare, conduct, and evaluate proof-of-concept integration solutions per business use cases. Quantify the business values and articulate the value proposition to application teams and senior management

Document and diagram current and future state integration processes across business applications

Inventory and maintain a Systems / Integration repository across segments to promote reusability

Initiate both group and one-on-one meetings with application owners and enterprise architects for clear understanding of integration on current and future needs and in terms of business drivers and their application roadmaps

Work closely with other peer IT solutions architects in developing short- and long-range plans and review them with senior IT leadership and other organizational management

Research and monitor technology trends and methodologies to simplify and to deliver faster information systems and integration services wins

Engage in the full cycle of project delivery process I.e. requirement, design, build, test, go live, and support

Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation

Develop and own Solution design and present the solution to Cotality Architectural Review Board (ARB) to review / evaluate / approve key technology and system initiatives across the enterprise

Mentor developers on architect best practices, enterprise strategies and vision

Qualification

Software ArchitectureCloud Platform ExperienceAPI DesignMicroservicesData PipelinesCI/CD PipelinesTOGAF AwarenessCustomer Service OrientationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

College degree (B.S.) in related technical / business areas strongly preferred

Seven+ years of experience in an architecture role related to software development, systems design and deployment or technical architecture

At least three years of experience in overall architecture discipline (Applications, Data, Technical, Security, Development, Operational, etc.)

Strong understanding of architectural standards / foundation and software development methodologies. Familiarity with modeling techniques

Exceptional understanding of Technology systems including system design, API design, database, and programming concepts

Strong SDLC process discipline, (e.g., requirements and design approaches)

Understanding of architecture methodologies, Business Process Re-engineering (BPR), current and future technology and application trends, and software development life cycles

Strong oral and written skills. Attention to detail; ability to create high quality output

Ability to develop business/technical requirements and write technical specifications

Flexibility and adaptability to the demands and requirements of a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities; Organizational and time-management abilities

Strong interpersonal / relationship management skills. Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments simultaneously

Customer service oriented with demonstrated Microsoft Office and Analytical skills

Awareness of Architecture Framework (like TOGAF, EACOE, etc.)

Preferred

Cloud Platform and managed services experience (ideally GCP and AWS) preferred

Knowledge of the following architectural domains: Microservices, Event Driven Architecture, Data pipelines and Distributed Computing, Cloud Native Architecture, Structured / Unstructured Data, Full Text and Semantic Search, CI/CD Pipelines and DEVOps, API-First Development, Observability