Principal Architect

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The Position

Job Title

Principal Architect

Job Description

SUMMARY

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Principal Architect to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of complex IT solutions that meet the needs of our clients. You will work closely with stakeholders, including business leaders, IT professionals, and external partners, to understand their requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. As a Principal Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping the technology strategy and ensuring that our solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with industry best practices. You will also be responsible for mentoring and guiding junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software architecture, cloud computing, and enterprise systems, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects. If you are passionate about technology and have a desire to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

1. Lead the design and implementation of complex IT solutions.
2. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements.
3. Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
4. Develop and maintain architecture documentation.
5. Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with best practices.
6. Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers.
7. Conduct technical reviews and provide feedback.
8. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
9. Participate in strategic planning and technology road mapping.
10. Work with external partners and vendors to integrate third-party solutions.
11. Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards.
12. Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams.
13. Facilitate architecture and design discussions.
14. Develop and enforce architecture standards and guidelines.
15. Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies.
16. Support product discovery and solution proposals.
17. Conduct performance tuning and optimization.
18. Manage technical risks and issues.
19. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Completes all required compliance exams on a yearly basis.
2. Adherence to all First United Policies and Procedures.
3. Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
4. Dresses Professionally.

EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a high-performance level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
2. 15+ years of experience in software architecture and design.
3. Strong background in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
4. Experience with enterprise systems and integration.
5. Experience with object-oriented programming languages (C++, C#, Java, Go).
6. Proven track record of delivering successful projects.
7. Experience with microservices architecture and containerization.
8. Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards.
9. Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

1. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
4. Ability to lead and mentor a team of architects and engineers.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Location: McKinney

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First United is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To the extent required by Federal or State law, First United does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.