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Kimberly-Clark

3mo ago

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    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
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AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's degree, 7-10 years in software engineering, Azure experience, strong leadership skills, SDLC knowledge, and the ability to work with diverse teams on complex solutions.
  • You will design and lead analytical solutions, collaborate with architects, coordinate implementations, document processes, and engage with vendors to evaluate software capabilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree; 7-10 years of continuous experience in software engineering, software development, solution and platform architecture.
  • Hands on experience with the Microsoft Azure development platform.
  • End-to-end experience debugging performance issues and tuning for performance.
  • Possess strong leadership skills and exhibit creative thinking to be able to come up with inventive solutions to solve business challenges.
  • Self-motivated to keep up with industry trends and disseminating information across the organization.
  • Experience working with blended teams consisting of employees, vendors, and consultants with both onshore and offshore resources.
  • Strong Technical leadership of Application Development teams and vendors; Cultivates networking opportunities within the organization.
  • Strong technical knowledge of diverse analytical tools and solutions.
  • Experience collaborating with Enterprise Architects and infrastructure engineers to identify, design, and implement highly complex, end-to-end solutions.
  • Strong understanding of SDLC processes and methodologies, including waterfall and Agile.
  • Broad range of business and IT experiences; Has achieved technical and/or business certification(s).

Responsibilities

  • Technical architect and leader of small to large projects for a specific business capability or across multiple capabilities. Accountabilities across multiple functional and technical analytical areas with wide range of complexity.
  • Accountable for leading the overall end-to-end solution design, including the platform and detailed configuration that takes into account how to structure a solution based on requirements from the business, global and regional views, as well as the design of standard software configurations.
  • Delivers solution delivery blueprints including but not limited to application diagrams, physical architecture, platform components, process diagrams, systems maps, service interfaces, technical interfaces, data modeling, integration planning, and detailed build estimates.
  • Translates non-functional and functional requirements into end-to-end analytical solution designs, ensuring solution aligns with business goals and processes, uses and provides enterprise information consistently, integrates effectively with other applications, supports a common application environment and user interaction model, uses the common technology platform, and achieves enterprise level security, quality of service and scale.
  • Collaborates with Solution Architects, Enterprise Architects, and software engineers to ensure the solution fits within enterprise context.
  • Coordinates small to medium solution architecture implementations while leading design variances based upon business needs while ensuring artifacts are documented in the enterprise architecture repository.
  • Coordinates engagements with vendors as they relate to evaluation, design and delivery of business capabilities. Contributes to the evaluation and selection of software product standards.
  • Participant in industry representation, policy formation, User Groups, and strategic direction.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the DTS R&D Platform Architect?

The main responsibility of the DTS R&D Platform Architect is to lead the overall end-to-end solution design for various projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and effective integration with other applications.

What experience is required for this role?

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of continuous experience in software engineering, software development, solution and platform architecture.

Is experience with Microsoft Azure necessary for this position?

Yes, hands-on experience with the Microsoft Azure development platform is required.

What kind of leadership skills are expected from a candidate?

Candidates are expected to possess strong leadership skills and exhibit creative thinking to develop innovative solutions to business challenges.

Will the architect work with external vendors?

Yes, the DTS R&D Platform Architect will coordinate engagements with vendors related to the evaluation, design, and delivery of business capabilities.

What development methodologies should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should have a strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies, including both waterfall and Agile methodologies.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, Kimberly-Clark promotes career development and provides a performance culture that values sustainability, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Does the role require collaboration with cross-functional teams?

Yes, the architect will collaborate with Solution Architects, Enterprise Architects, and software engineers to ensure the solution fits within the enterprise context.

How is performance measured in this role?

Performance is measured through the successful delivery of end-to-end analytical solution designs that align with business requirements and through technical leadership in application development.

What does the company believe in regarding its workforce?

Kimberly-Clark is committed to building an inclusive organization that values diverse experiences and perspectives to better serve its consumers.

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