Architect

A TYPICAL DAY AT HEADSTORM You will diagnose complex technical and business problems and implement creative solutions that leverage Headstorm’s capabilities to meet our clients’ needs. This includes overseeing the development of working software throughout the software project life cycle. You will also assess the architecture of planned and existing software systems, providing analysis and recommendations. Level of effort estimating, road-mapping and technical strategic planning are included in this role as well. WHAT WILL YOU MOST LIKELY HAVE DONE TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT HEADSTORM? Architects are responsible for the design, planning, memorialization and prototyping of new software and have a history of bringing new architecture and solutions to leadership. Lead Enterprise Solution Design and Implementation – intersection of business and technology, with a focus in: Cloud across providers (AWS, Azure, Google) Data Platforms & Analytics (Machine Learning) Application security including cloud-based solutions and security frameworks You will have a solid understanding of Enterprise Architecture and IT/Business strategy You have a deep understanding of how to incorporate PaaS solutions provided by the top cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, etc.) to accelerate digital product speed-to-market You are a skilled communicator who can explain and present concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, including client stakeholders and decision makers; architects are never afraid to grab a marker and talk in front of a white board You will leverage experience as a professional in software development and provide technical leadership to both front and back-end developers to craft reliable and scalable software solutions You are an expert in building front-end and/or back-end solutions using the latest technologies You have created service frameworks that support all client application models (desktop, mobile, native mobile, SaaS, etc) You have developed prototypes and proof of concepts based on new ideas and/or technologies You have crafted solution designs and conduct design reviews for complicated or broad-scoped projects and initiatives You have assured quality of code and helps to refactor and optimize as needed You are an expert understanding of SQL and dataset architectures You have a passion for learning and are excited to work in a team environment You have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, Math, or comparable; Master’s degree preferred; Certifications in AWS and/or Azure are preferred