Solution Architect III

GM Financial

3.5

(2)

Arlington, VA

Why you should apply for a job to GM Financial:

  • We offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave for our team members to care for and bond with their new family member.
  • Our Women's Inspiration Network (WIN) supports the recruitment, retention and professional development of women across our organization.
  • Our programs provide the support, flexibility and resources for women returning to their careers after a break.
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    Position summary

    interfaces of the solution, and their interactions - Plan and develop the architecture runway enablers through research, prototyping, and other activities needed to explore prospective solutions and evaluate alternatives - Works with Product Manager, Product Owner, Application Architect and Software engineering teams to elaborate product requirements into technical requirements which are used to develop stories that can be estimated accurately - Participates in Scrum of Scrums to understand and remove architectural impediments/blockers - Participates in Solution Demo and program planning and identifies opportunities for improvement

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    What makes you a dream candidate?

    • Advanced knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Lean, XP) and cross-functional teams

    • Advanced knowledge of multi-tier application architecture design, application development (full SDLC) and application integration

    • Advanced knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture concepts - SOAP, Web API, REST API and microservices

    • Advanced knowledge implementing solution architecture including one or more of the following domains: technology architecture, information architecture, data architecture, application architecture, security architecture, and integration architecture

    • Ability to overcome steep learning curve within a short period of time on any subject and speak intelligently about the subject

    • Ability to multitask and work independently with minimal direction and maximum accountability

    • Ability to self-manage time and priorities in a complex multi-team agile environment while maintaining high-quality deliverables

    • Works through others to achieve more than individual contribution

    • Strong communication skills - proficient in communicating technical solutions to technical and non-technical audiences of varying skillset and levels of the organization

    • Experience with Adobe Marketing Cloud products preferred

    • Experience with mobile application development preferred

    • Experience in building cloud solutions architecture using Public Clouds (IaaS and PaaS) preferred

    • Experience in containerization - Docker, Docker Swarm or Kubernetes preferred

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Experience

    • High School Diploma or equivalent required

    • Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work or military experience preferred

    • 6-8 years experience as an Architect with a proven track record of implementing innovative solutions and delivering business values required

    • 4-6 years practical experience in software engineering required

    What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

    Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture - an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive.

    Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility

    Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in an office

    Why you should apply for a job to GM Financial:

  • We offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave for our team members to care for and bond with their new family member.
  • Our Women's Inspiration Network (WIN) supports the recruitment, retention and professional development of women across our organization.
  • Our programs provide the support, flexibility and resources for women returning to their careers after a break.