Technical Architect

Job FocusChampion GQL (GQL = GraphQL)Align architecture with developmentDevelop GQL feature roadmap and prioritizationWork with Front End (Web, App) and Back End (Services including GQL) teams to understand pain points related to GQLWork with team leads to understand needs and wantsLink graph goals to key company goals and initiativesCommunicate graph new features to encourage use and implementation, changes to the platform, or outagesCollaborate with external technology partners on licensed software platform for GraphQL related support and feature enhancementsLead GraphQL Community, working with FE and BE teams to develop and evolve GraphQL standards, review schema designs, and manage schema change processesPrimary point of contact for IVA/Chat vendor to work through integration with GraphQL servicesDelivery and ExecutionOwn architecture of GQL layer and continue to evolve it as needs changeDevelop features shared across all GQL services to improve operation and performanceEvaluate, recommend, and demonstrate tooling and other developer experience aspects to improve developer productivityMonitor GQL operation and performance across environmentsAssist Back End and Front End teams in triaging and analyzing GQL related issuesOwn GQL caching strategy and implementation and recommend caching best practicesOwn testing strategy and recommend/demonstrate best practices to service teamsCollaborate with DevOps team to evolve CI/CD pipelinesWork with release managers to release new features and patch existing releasesCollaborate with architecture team and tech leads to advance overall architecture design and platform engineeringSkills, Abilities and KnowledgeAbility to read, write, speak and understand EnglishAbility to work with various teams and motivate othersAbility to prioritize and organize against multiple initiatives effectivelyProven analytical skills to solve complex technology and business problemsInquisitive nature. Eager to explore new concepts and approachesExcellent written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skillsAbility to show judgment, initiative and to accomplish job dutiesAptitude and eagerness to learn from a new environment and make an impact quicklyAdvanced knowledge of software development and deliveryAdvocates and follows architecture/ design best practicesExpert in analyzing current system behavior through code / logs/ monitoring tools and provide recommendations on optimizationsConversant with cloud environment and some of the programming languages like Java, NodeJSConversant with Micro services architecture and design patternsExperienced in REST service standardsDesired EducationBachelor's degree in Science/ Technology or relevant work experience.Required SkillsProfessional architect experienceAbility to conceptualize business solutions into technical solutionsGraphQL experience (ideally Apollo GraphQL)Strong microservices and/or REST standards foundationExperience working in a large, enterprise environmentBackground CheckYesNotesSelling points for candidate: Long term contract with extensions. Software Technology, Inc.