Chief Application Architect
Company: L.L.Bean
Location: Freeport
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
We invite you to be part of our team of trailblazers dedicated
to helping people discover and enjoy the outside. Come join us.
Because on the inside we're all outsiders. And if it's outside,
we're all in.L.L.Bean is currently searching for a Chief
Application Architect, to join the Information Services team
located in Freeport, Maine.* Hybrid onlyAs the Chief Application
Architect, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the
IT Applications architecture strategy and technical direction. You
will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining
scalable and innovative software solutions. As a key member of the
Application IT leadership team, you will collaborate with
stakeholders to define the architectural roadmap and ensure
alignment with business objectives.This role owns long-term
technical vision and application roadmaps and is responsible for
implementing the vision through the course of enterprise-wide
projects by collaborating with Development and Business
teams.Jointly with Development leadership, the chief IT
Applications Architect develops, promotes, and governs architecture
principles, standards and strategies, practices and processes,
development technologies, coaches' development leads, application
architects, system analysts and other technical
stakeholders.Essential Functions:
- Own the application suite end-to-end architecture vision and
roadmap.
- Lead a team of architects and engineers in designing and
implementing scalable, reliable, and secure software
solutions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business strategies
and translate them into technical roadmaps and solutions.
- Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and
tools to support the organization's goals.
- Drive the adoption of best practices, standards, and
architectural principles across the organization.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to architects and engineers,
fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and
advancements in software architecture, development tools and
processes and methodologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective
integration and interoperability of systems.
- Conduct architectural reviews and provide recommendations for
improvement.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to software architecture
and design.
- Engage with external partners, vendors, and industry experts to
leverage their expertise and stay informed about industry best
practices.
- Mentor and lead other Architects and technologists.
- Collaborates with IT service teams (e.g., Infrastructure,
Security, Enterprise Information) to ensure application/development
practices and processes align with their standards/requirements.
-Directly supports regulatory and compliance efforts as applicable
to application systems.
- Core team participant on major cross functional efforts to
ensure end-to-end design cohesion and consistency.
- In partnership with Program/Project Managment and sponsors,
deliver project assignments on time, within budget and with high
quality.
- As Chief IT Application Architect, all IT Applications will be
accountable, either directly, or indirectly, to you.
- Partner with the IS Security and Compliance teams to ensure
applications and application development teams are educated and
informed of security best practices, cyber threats, regulations and
standards, such as PCI, NIST, etc., and that application designs
and implementations are applicably
compliant.Qualifications:Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software
Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in software development, with a focus
on architecture design
- Proven experience as a Chief Architect or in a similar
leadership role
- Strong technical expertise in designing and implementing
scalable, cloud-based solutions.
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages and
frameworks
- In-depth knowledge of cloud technologies and architectures
(e.g., GCP)
- Familiarity with modern software development practices,
including Agile methodologies.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability
to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficient with security principles and best practices in
software development
- Previous experience in leading architecture transformation
initiatives
- Broad knowledge across data engineering (e.g., ETL/ELT, data
modeling), data governance (e.g., data modeling, data
classification, data catalog and lineage), batch and real-time
streaming data platforms and cloud services (e.g., GCS,
BigQuery,).
- Expertise in Web Services (REST), API Design, Service Oriented
Architecture (SOA), Cloud Computing Platforms (e.g., GCP) and
Containerization Technologies (e.g., Kubernetes)
- Extensive experience in the design, development, and delivery
of software products with a large user base.
- Strong track record in an architect role with large-scale
software development data backed services and applications.
- A clear vision for architecture design and great communication
skills to articulate that to all levels of stakeholders.
- Have strong business acumen to be able to bridge technical and
business priorities.
- Track record of collaboration and influence - recognized as a
great partner for the business and technology teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience managing and building strong partnerships with key
vendors.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to guide and lead through
change.
- Direct people management responsibilities.If you care about the
outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what
you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with
programs and perks designed to support your health and financial
goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and
re-charging outside are all part of the plan. Because, when it
comes to the outside-we're all in. Visit to learn more.Being
outside brings out the best in us, no matter where we come from or
what we believe. At L.L.Bean, we value individual differences and
encourage our co-workers to be themselves - because -the uniqueness
of each individual makes L.L.Bean better.
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