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Solution Architect - Corporate Applications

WEX, Inc. • Full-time • Emeryville, CA, US • $158k - $210k / year • 3d ago

About the Team & Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Solution Architect to drive the evolution of our digital channels and corporate applications. In this pivotal role, you will shape the architectural landscape across key business domains, including Sales, Service, Marketing, Legal, HR, and Finance. You will be instrumental in defining and delivering innovative technical solutions that align with our strategic objectives, fostering scalability, resilience, and security. Collaborating with diverse stakeholders, you will translate business needs into robust architectural designs and guide implementation teams to successful outcomes. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of architectural principles, a passion for cutting-edge technology, and exceptional communication skills.

How you'll make an impact

Strategic Architectural Planning:

Domain Strategy: Partner with business stakeholders and product owners to develop a comprehensive, multi-year architectural strategy for digital channels and corporate applications. This strategy will anticipate and adapt to evolving business needs, market conditions, and regulatory changes.
Domain Definition & Governance: Establish and refine domain boundaries, logical sub-domains, core capabilities, and cross-domain interactions. Define and enforce architectural principles and standards to ensure consistency and coherence across the organization.
Technology Evaluation & Selection: Evaluate emerging technologies and existing systems to determine optimal build, buy, or partner strategies. Conduct market research and assess potential solutions against functional and non-functional requirements.

Solution Development Lifecycle:

Solution Design & Documentation: Collaborate with business and product partners to understand complex problem domains, analyze requirements, and develop detailed solution designs (Conceptual Architecture Diagrams). Ensure designs align with architectural principles, domain strategy, and security/compliance standards.
Implementation Guidance & Mentorship: Provide expert guidance and mentorship to development teams throughout the implementation process, addressing design challenges and interdependencies. Maintain and update architectural documentation to reflect implementation decisions.
Solution Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Evaluate post-implementation solution performance, usability, and effectiveness. Recommend and implement adjustments to optimize performance and ensure ongoing value delivery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation:

Ecosystem Mapping & Analysis: Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural blueprints that illustrate system interdependencies and data flows across the technology landscape.
Interdependency Analysis & Optimization: Analyze cross-domain interactions to identify dependencies, eliminate duplication, and promote reuse of architectural components.
Architectural Standards & Governance: Develop, socialize, and enforce architectural principles and standards to drive consistency and maintain conceptual integrity across all domains.
Technology Research & Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends. Conduct research, create prototypes, and establish standards for the adoption of new technologies.

Experience you'll bring

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development or architecture.
Proven experience designing and implementing complex, scalable, and secure solutions.
Strong understanding of architectural patterns and principles, including microservices, API-led connectivity, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native architectures.
Driven by a passion for technology and a demonstrated ability to learn and adapt creatively in a dynamic industry.
Proficient in creating clear and concise architectural diagrams and relevant documentation that effectively communicates complex designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Hands-on experience with at least one major RDBMS (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL). Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts.
Experience designing and implementing cloud-based architectures on AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring security, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Experience designing, building, and deploying containerized applications using Docker, implementing CI/CD pipelines for automated image creation and testing, and managing production deployments within Kubernetes environments.
Experience designing and implementing event-driven architectures using Kafka to enable real-time business insights and drive responsive applications.
Proficient in API design and implementation, adhering to industry standards and best practices (RESTful, GraphQL, etc.).
Deep understanding and practical application of security best practices (OWASP, SSO, ACLs, TLS) to ensure secure system design and implementation.

Preferred:

Have experience with enterprise applications (CRM, Financial Systems).
Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF).

The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.

Pay Range: $158,000.00 - $210,000.00