Senior Lead Architect

The Senior Lead Architect is a senior-level technology professional that is responsible for contributing to the architecture and design of multiple systems across the organization and influencing the technical vision behind the platform. The candidate should have a deep understanding of software development, system design, and enterprise architecture, data architecture as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. The candidate will report to the Sr. Principal Architect.
The candidate will be concerned with problems that have a direct and important effect on business programs and results, including cable platforms and functions across the company. Routinely called upon to apply and demonstrate mastery of existing and emerging technologies, practices, and processes. May direct major projects or programs with significant business impact within department or functional area. Performs leading-edge areas of work for the professional field. Displays a high level of critical thinking and analysis in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or within department problems Makes prompt, sound decisions when faced with complex and often contradictory alternatives that result in successful outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

• Oversee the design, development and deployment of enterprise-scale data solutions.
• Provide technical leadership for developing and maintaining systems and applications.
• Develop and maintain "as is" and "to be" system architecture documentation across the enterprise including infrastructure architecture, application architecture, integration architecture, and the underlying enterprise data architecture / data dictionary.
• Work with business analysts and domain experts to transform application requirements and business rules into implementable software designs.
• Work with development teams to establish and enforce best practices for software quality across the organization.
• Work with project managers and development teams to define and improve the software development methodology and processes for the organization.
• Support operations and development teams by providing advanced technical analysis, troubleshooting and debugging as needed.
• Ensure the demands of the applications are supported at the OS, network, and data storage levels.
• Model relevant pieces of business information while maintaining a high level of data quality / integrity.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new/alternative technology solutions based on the latest technology trends, application capabilities, and best practices.
• Drive creation of reference architectures, reference implementations, and proofs-of-concept.
• Perform reviews of development artifacts including code, designs, and documentation.
• Assist developers with complex technical challenges and mentor employees in software development best practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 8 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 6 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years' experience in a related field; or 20 years' experience in a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on data modeling, data design and production data troubleshooting.
• 4+ years of server-side design and development.
• 2+ years of software architecture experience.
• 4+ years of Linux systems level experience.
• SysML, UML, BPMN,ERM and other modeling standards.
• Knowledge of diagram tools (Visio, PlantUML, Power Modeler).
• Highly proficient in SQL
• Experience with North American cable operator platforms including outside plant, inventory, and billing.
• A deep understanding of data integration across proprietary cable back office and OSS systems such as ICOMS, Ericsson, Granite, GNIS and Blue Planet.
• Demonstrable knowledge in cable operator data models and industry standards.
• Experience with Outside Plant, Construction, Field Access Engineering as a data architect.
• Experience with professional and self-install processes as well as other Technician processes, particularly from the data perspective.
• Demonstrable knowledge of computer science fundamentals, including but not limited to: algorithms, data structures, compilers, operating systems and computer organization.
• Demonstrable knowledge of advanced computer science topics such as distributed systems theory and algorithms, cryptography, data science, systems engineering and other topics.
• Experience developing and implementing technical and system architecture plans.
• Knowledge and experience in systems modeling and design, software modeling and design, software development and architecture methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of object-oriented design and development including design patterns.
• Familiarity with business modeling and UML activity models.
• Experience in relational database technologies and familiarity with DB design.
• Experience in leading and/or participating in Joint Application Design (JAD) session with business customers, business analysts, and DBAs in order to derive architectural blueprints.
• Experience in developing and architecting scalable service-oriented solutions.
• Solid understanding of transaction and information systems, message brokers and enterprise integration patterns.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise class software requirements including security, scalability, and usability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage work to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in all aspects of SDLC management, and experience with formal methodologies such as RUP, Waterfall, or Agile
• Strong working knowledge of modern software development languages including Java, JavaScript and Python.
• Experience assessing architecture risk and trade-offs with limited information.
• Ability to cope with uncertainty and loosely/under-defined requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Communications Service Provider architecture experience.
• Software Defined Networking or Network Function Virtualization experience.
• Azure, AWS or GCP experience.
• Knowledge of networking infrastructure such as routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls, ID devices, IP communication, VPN.
• Containers, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Multiple programming paradigms such functional programming and type-driven development.
• Model-based policy orchestration systems such as Cloudify or Blue Planet

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