Software Architect – General

Summary

UST is a mission-driven company that transforms lives through technology. They are seeking a Software Architect - General to independently design and develop software architecture for projects, lead technology evaluations, and mentor development teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, document and develop software architecture and high-level design for large or mid-size projects
• Design, code, configure, integrate, and test architecture interfaces
• Perform software/technology build, test, and deployment activities
• Refine and enhance software/system architecture and framework
• Provide recommendations on various approaches to solving technical problems
• Research and recommend new product ideas/innovations and proposals on new and emerging technologies
• Perform design reviews, technical and architectural audits of complex projects
• Lead cross-company or project level technology evaluations - driving decisions on buy, build, partner, or open source
• Create sales proposals and assist the pre-sales or account teams with project size estimation, designing solutions and creating prototypes when necessary
• Develop best practices around areas of interest / general technology
• Define technical processes around SDLC for operational outcomes such as configuration management, build and integration, release management
• Lead development teams through guidance, mentorship, and influence, as well as governance to implement designs that meet the architectural framework
• Identify team competencies and define training plan for project teams
• Must be able to relocate as needed by the company
• Must be able to execute projects on different languages, database, and software skill sets
• Must be able to travel and/or relocate to any work site in the U.S. as needed with expenses paid by the employer. May telecommute from any location in the U.S

Skills

• Bachelors or Foreign Equivalent Degree in Computer Science, MIS (Management Information System), CIS (Computer Information System), Engineering - any branch, or related field
• Two (2) Years of Experience as a Software Architect - General or related occupation
• Employer will accept a foreign education equivalent to a bachelor's degree as determined by a qualified credential evaluation service
• The 2 years' experience required must include Global Delivery model experience and to communicate complex, technical concepts to all levels
• Must be able to relocate as needed by the company
• Must be able to execute projects on different languages, database, and software skill sets
• Must be able to travel and/or relocate to any work site in the U.S. as needed with expenses paid by the employer
• May telecommute from any location in the U.S

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelors or Foreign Equivalent Degree in Computer Science, MIS (Management Information System), CIS (Computer Information System), Engineering - any branch, or related field
• Two (2) Years of Experience as a Software Architect - General or related occupation
• Employer will accept a foreign education equivalent to a bachelor's degree as determined by a qualified credential evaluation service
• The 2 years' experience required must include Global Delivery model experience and to communicate complex, technical concepts to all levels
• Must be able to relocate as needed by the company
• Must be able to execute projects on different languages, database, and software skill sets
• Must be able to travel and/or relocate to any work site in the U.S. as needed with expenses paid by the employer
• May telecommute from any location in the U.S

Benefits

• Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year
• Receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year)
• 10 paid holidays
• Eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits
• Participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines
• Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year)
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws