Senior Solution Architect

Company Overview:

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of chemical specialties, process fluids, lubricants, and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial companies and to this day our experience and expertise show in the actions and dedication of our Associates worldwide. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Summary:

As a hands-on Senior Solution Architect, this role will lead the design and development of cutting-edge, customer facing SaaS based web and mobile applications, leveraging expertise in API-first design, React Native, and cloud computing. Solution Architect will spearhead the development of the next generation Fluid Intelligence platform architecture and IoT connectivity strategy for sensor-based offerings, across Fluid Intelligence and R&D software platforms.

Responsible for shaping and leading technical solutions and ongoing operations that enable our flagship product portfolio with best-in-class Fluid Intelligence platform, this individual plays a role of hands-on technical guru in delivering complex projects and occasionally technical scrum master within Fluid Intelligence and R&D space. Key to success in this role is prioritizing user experience, anticipating longer-term needs. Your central role involves design, development along with building and leading-a high-performing development team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Championing Agile methodologies and DevOps practices, Solution Architect will promote continuous improvement and efficiency in development processes. Additionally, this individual will help develop internal skills and technology talent, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of QH technology offerings, driving innovation and meaningful impact. If you're passionate about fostering collaboration and driving digital innovation, join us on this exciting journey.

What will you do?

Solution Lifecycle

• Manage the complete lifecycle cycle of portfolio applications from inception to retirement to shape and execute landscape strategy and roadmap for multiple concurrent DIT projects with in Fluid Intelligence and R&D space.
• Evaluate business requirements and technology landscape to identify and recommend the most appropriate technology.
• Ensure applications and data are effectively integrated into the broader technology ecosystem to create a cohesive landscape.
• Drive performance improvement of applications to be consistent with the vision, operating modes and processes that are leveraging these systems.

Technical Leadership and Solution Design

• Lead and orchestrate the design, development and delivery of best-in-class technology solutions for Fluidtrend, Fluid Intelligence connected products and R&D platforms.
• Own end-to-end technical design, implementation, and operation to create seamless, integrated, scalable, compliant, secure, automated and adaptable solutions.
• Shape Fluid Intelligence, Fluidtend IoT and Fluidtrend lab process for fluidcare lab and field processes by designing solutions that balance pace, flexibility, scale and longevity.
• Translate business requirements into appropriate architecture that balances speed to market, flexibility, integrity and cost.
• Create, review and approve technical specifications and other documentation as required for projects or operations.
• Serve as a resident expert in mobile, web, api development and connected sensor technologies and perform design, code and config reviews to all changes to ensure technical and functional acceptance.
• Provide input into Testing strategy, establish test metrics and assist with testing as needed in projects.

Collaboration

• Partner with other DIT, Commercial and R&D teams to ensure solution compatibility with strategy, standards and service model.
• Establish effective working relationships with vendors, service provider and global operational teams to achieve established goals.

Operations & Day to Day

• Support ongoing operations with a focus on Fluidtrend, Fluid Intelligence Connected platforms and Fluid care products including issue triage and coordination of the resolution.
• Plan and perform maintenance, change and release management with the DIT team and external application partners.
• Manage security and compliance aspects of the technology landscape and drive continuous improvement in operations.
• Lead release management, security, user access and audit compliance activities for owned production applications.
• Design, implement and oversee end to end services, including creating and maintaining technical knowledgebase, user guides, transition, support and monitoring.

Innovation

• Serve as an advocate for emerging technologies and industry trends to bring business value and improve technology health.
• Champion opportunities, recommendations and advice that support Quaker Houghton and DIT goals.

Education, Experience and Training:

• At least bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Information Systems preferred. Master's Degree in preferred

Required Skills and Competencies:

• 8+ years of progressive Digital IT and hands-on technology experience.
• 8+ years’ experience in Architecture, design, development, test strategy and implementation of Cloud Native Mobile, Web, IoT connect products in a private / public cloud environment (Azure or AWS).
• Proven experience of 8+ years in a senior hands-on role, with a strong background in SaaS technology platforms and connected devices environment.
• Deep knowledge of information systems, architecture, application development, system integration.
• Passionate about using technology to solve business problems through data, integration, applications, and sustainable architecture.
• Extensive hands on experience in Full-Stack design and development of Microservices, API’s, JSON,, React Native application development.
• Hands on experience in React native tools, Next.js, Node.js along with Mysql, PostgreSQL or MongoDB.
• Hands on experience in working with container management solutions like Kubernetes with expertise in configuring and scaling docker containers.
• Expert knowledge in managing technology solutions for IoT, real-time time series data and sensor data capture and ML/AI-driven products.
• Experience in event driven Architectures utilizing Queues, MQTT or AMQP protocols.
• Experience in working with teams in a multi-geographies in Agile/Scrum setting with productivity tools like Jira, confluence.
• Good exposure in managing Automated build process and continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) processes.
• Ability to communicate, gain consensus, shape, challenge and influence effectively in group settings.
• Cloud architecture and infrastructure design including configuring VPC, ALB in containerized application architectures leveraging Kubernetes is a must.
• Hands on experience in Single Sign on, SAML, JWT, IoT connectivity, IoT Agent development is preferred
• Salesforce CRM, ERP integration and MDM (Customer, Product) integration knowledge is highly desirable. Exposure to Industrial automation integration with PLC, remote service management gateways and OTA knowledge is added advantage

What's in it for you:

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry
• On-site Fitness Center and Cafeteria

Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email OneHR@quakerhoughton.com.