Analytics Technical Architect

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Job Details:

SUMMARY:
The Staff Enterprise Analytics Technical Architect evaluates, creates, and maintains detailed technical patterns, platforms, and services that support technology and business capabilities. Technical Architects assist project/product teams in designing or building highly complex application and infrastructure components. Technical Architects evaluate and guide the organization to or away from emerging technologies based on projected benefit and total cost of ownership (TCO), and document and teach both new and established patterns to engineering teams. Enterprise Technical Architects, in collaboration with Enterprise Architects, own and manage the technology portfolio. Staff Architects I in Enterprise Technical Architecture oversee one or more technology stacks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Scope of Coverage is one or more tech platforms (SAP, Cloud Native, Security, Mainframe, etc.).
• Scope of Influence is direct partner technical team(s). Forward-looking to new patterns. Governance is a mix of tactical and strategic
• Training and mentorship of partner teams within their area of expertise (tech area, business function).

Technical Standards and Governance:

• Evaluate, Establish, Coach/Train, and maintain enterprise-wide technical standards, guidelines, and best practices for software development, quality, and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with these standards across all programs and projects.

Architecture Design and Review & Portfolio Management:

• Design scalable, reliable, and secure architecture solutions that align with business goals and technical requirements. 
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide guidance to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Maintain technical portfolio in one’s area in collaboration with Software Engineering teams and leaders.

Cross-Disciplinary Expertise:

• Leverage expertise in software development, quality engineering, and infrastructure engineering to provide holistic architectural solutions.
• Ensure seamless integration of development, quality, and infrastructure components.

Technology Evaluation and Selection:

• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and platforms that align with enterprise standards and business needs, including third-party solutions.
• Conduct proof-of-concept (PoC) projects to validate technology choices.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and ensure that tools and services meet enterprise standards.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with development, quality, and infrastructure teams to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards. 
• Facilitate communication and knowledge sharing across teams and departments.

Continuous Improvement:

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance technical standards and practices.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the enterprise remains competitive.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Visa Sponsorship: NOT available for current or future company visa sponsorship.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Quantitative or Engineering Field preferred.

Certifications: TOGAF, Cloud (GCP preferred), Security, SAP, SAFe (preferred).

Experience: 7+ years of relevant and practical experience.

Special Skills Required:

• Functional understanding of analytics design patterns and approaches to data transformation and data modeling.
• Deep technical expertise in one or more areas of focus, e.g., Cloud, SAP, Applications, DevOps/CICD, Security, and Integrations. 
• The ability to explain highly technical concepts to non-technical TMs and leaders. 
• Self-driven ability to vet new technical patterns, influence decision-makers, and establish those patterns as new technical standards.

Location: Springdale, Arkansas (onsite required)

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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