Flywheel's suite of digital commerce solutions accelerate growth across all major digital marketplaces for the world's leading brands. We give clients access to near real-time performance measurement and improve sales, share, and profit. With teams across the Americas, Europe and APAC, we offer a career with real impact, endless growth opportunities and the support you need to be the best you can be.
The Opportunity
The Solutions Architect will work with Client, Product and Engineering stakeholders to ensure the platform meets business needs. You will develop an understanding of our existing IT infrastructure while actively searching for areas of improvement. You will streamline workflows by implementing innovative technical solutions. You will ensure the solutions serve the long-term business objectives. You will evaluate existing and emerging technologies on a regular basis.
What You Will Do:
- Design the solutions and software architecture alongside the Enterprise Architect to ensure Product and Engineering can implement the solutions according to platform needs
- Work with key stakeholders to identify problem areas (functional and non-functional)
- Propose technology solutions to business challenges
- Drive PoCs, defining the key success (or failure) criteria
- Write comprehensive documentation in a well architected fashion
- Collaborate with Product Owners to translate business requirements into software designs and specifications
- Participate in and document decisions and outcomes of working meetings with Product Management, Software Engineers and other stakeholders
- Define requirements by performing in-depth analysis as needed at the business, systems and data levels
- Create relevant diagrams and documents to define and present solutions to the Software Engineering teams
- Present and discuss proposed requirements, specifications and solutions to internal and external stakeholders
- Conduct daily systems analytics to maximize effectiveness and troubleshoot problems
Who You Are:
- Demonstrate 10+ years of software architecture experience
- Excellent analytical skills
- Good understanding of cloud native infrastructure (AWS preferred)
- Solid understanding of enterprise level software and SaaS products
- Familiarity with coding languages, operating systems, and databases (Java preferred)
- Understanding of key engineering concepts and principles
- Understanding of process optimization and deployment
- Experience working with various infrastructure platforms
- Ability to organize and prioritize critical projects
- Interest in new and developing technologies
- Strong document management skills including Information Architecture
- Strong capabilities in the areas of critical thinking, problem solving, verbal and written documentation, teamwork, collaboration and ownership
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Capability to collaborate across the whole function
- BSc in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
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We are proud to offer all Flywheelers a competitive rewards package and unparalleled career growth opportunities and a supportive, fun and engaging culture.
- We have office hubs across the globe where team members can go to feel productive, inspired, and connected to others - team members go into Hub Offices 3x a week
- Flexible vacation time
- Great learning and development opportunities
- Benefits that help you live your best life
- Parental leave and benefits
- Volunteering opportunities
- If you’re looking to connect with teammates on a topic of inclusion and identity, chances are there’s an ERG for that.
- Learn more about us here: Life at Flywheel
The Interview Process:
Every role starts the same, an introductory call with someone from our Talent Acquisition team. We will be looking for company and values-fit as well as your professional experience; there may be some technical role-specific questions during this call.
Every role is different after the initial call, but you can expect to meet several people from the team 1:1 and there might be further skill assessments in the form of a Take Home Assignment/Case Study Presentation or Pair Programming/Live Coding exercise depending on the role. In your initial call, we will walk you through exactly what to expect the process to be.
Inclusive Workforce
Flywheel Commerce Network’s goal is to create a culture where all individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable in bringing their authentic selves to work. We want all people to feel included and empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Flywheel Commerce Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
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Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party Recruitment Firms.
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What We Do
Flywheel’s unified best-in-class services combine tailored expertise with cutting-edge software solutions to achieve a singular goal: To pioneer the future of commerce and inspire a new standard of partnership.
As the leader of every major marketplace platform, we pride ourselves on our size and influence, but what really sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to providing a customized level of service. Client success is what drives us.
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