FlightSafety International · 7 hours ago
Solutions Architect, Lead
DFW Metroplex
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expFlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators. The Lead, Solutions Architect is responsible for guiding the development and lifecycle management of secure technology solutions that enable business value streams and processes.
Aerospace
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Consult business and technology leaders on a range of technologies, platforms, and vendor offerings to drive targeted business outcomes
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of a business domain and business partner strategies
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of at least two technology domains to enable business strategy now and in the foreseeable future
Collaboratively define architectural blueprints, solution designs, and multi-year roadmaps, and the measurable outcomes needed to verify and adapt solution approach to realize business and technology strategies
Guide delivery and support teams to ensure the solution meets business and technology and timeliness expectations as it evolves
Help guide, plan for, and effectively manage solutions across their lifecycle, from inception through retirement
Support and participate in Enterprise Architecture governance and improvement efforts: standard definition, reference modeling, architecture reviews, developer skill uplift
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in computer science information-technology, engineering, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience
8+ years of hands-on, modern software development experience
2+ years of experience in at least two IT solution development disciplines, including software development, data engineering and analytics, DevOps, infrastructure and network, cloud (Azure/AWS), COTS (ERP, PLM, Document Management)
significant experience delivering presentations to mid-level executives and technical audiences
significant experience securing IT infrastructure, applications, services, and operations (NIST)
significant experience developing architecture blueprints, strategies, and roadmaps
significant experience leading teams and mentoring technologists
significant experience participating in Enterprise Architecture governance activities
significant experience working in regulated industry
ability to read code and evaluate software designs in at least one modern language
ability to propose and estimate the financial impact of solution architecture alternatives
reasonably humble, data driven and display's intellectual curiosity and integrity
trusted and respected as a thought leader who can influence and persuade business and IT leaders and IT development teams
advanced knowledge of various backend development languages like C#, PHP, Java, Python
advanced knowledge of various database technologies, NoSql, Relational, Columnar
advanced knowledge of various frontend languages and frameworks like HTML5/CSS, Angular, Dart/Flutter, SPAs
solid understanding of product management, agile principles and development methodologies including Agile (Scrum) and waterfall
strength of understanding and knowledge of IT service management (ITSM) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and TOGAF
excellent written and verbal communication skills
ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences
Company
FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is a provider of professional aviation training, simulation equipment and software. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1996-10-15Acquired
Leadership Team
Eric Hinson
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-02
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