Senior Solutions Architect

2 weeks ago

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States Ascend Learning Full time
Join Us in Making a Difference Through Purpose-Driven Work in a People-Centric Environment

At Ascend Learning, we connect a robust portfolio of brands that cater to students, educators, and employers, providing outcomes-focused, data-driven solutions throughout the learning journey.

Our values-driven culture brings our teams together, fostering a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with an unwavering commitment to our customers.

We are continuously on the lookout for skilled, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to transform lives. If this resonates with you, read on to discover more.

Ascend Learning is at the forefront of innovation and solution development aimed at enhancing outcomes and delivering results for students, educators, and healthcare professionals in the dynamic healthcare sector. We provide advanced resources that drive nursing success, empower certified allied health workers, assist physicians in passing boards, and offer educational management tools for medical education programs.

YOUR ROLE

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Solutions Architect to become part of our vibrant team. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic outlook and a profound understanding of enterprise architecture. You will oversee the overarching architecture across the enterprise and engineering divisions, strategically collaborating with Technical Product Managers to formulate and uphold forward-thinking platform and capability roadmaps that align with business goals.

Within our software engineering organization, you will directly impact multiple engineering teams, each consisting of 5 to 10 agile Scrum teams and 1 or 2 Solution Architects, tasked with delivering customer-focused platforms and shared capabilities. As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will assume a crucial leadership role, guiding 1 or 2 engineering teams by establishing architectural direction and supporting Solution Architects and Engineering Teams.

You will enhance and refine architectural governance, boosting the engineering teams' adherence to Ascend's architectural standards and practices while proactively identifying areas of non-compliance. You will lead the creation of comprehensive cross-group architecture plans and reference architectures, ensuring a cohesive and scalable technology framework across the enterprise. While this is a strategic leadership role, it does not include direct management responsibilities.

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will follow a hybrid work model.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Encourage cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders from product management, development, operations, and security to align architectural initiatives with company-wide strategic objectives.
  • Articulate and advocate for the architectural vision, decisions, and roadmaps to stakeholders at all levels, securing executive backing and cross-departmental alignment.
  • Define the scope and ensure alignment of architecture across the enterprise and engineering divisions.
  • Establish a strong partnership with Technical Product Managers to develop and continuously refine platform and capability architecture in support of roadmap milestones that enhance the overall ecosystem while delivering significant business value.
  • Create cross-group architecture plans and develop reference architectures that serve as standards for technology projects.
  • Develop and enforce robust standards and policies for architectural practices to promote consistency and quality across the enterprise.
  • Create and maintain a comprehensive architecture documentation framework, utilizing appropriate tools to manage and govern the existing architecture.
  • Enforce and continuously refine architectural governance processes, driving compliance with Ascend's architectural standards and practices.
  • Proactively assess the enterprise architecture, identifying and leveraging opportunities to enhance efficiency, scalability, and performance.
  • Systematically identify architectural risks and devise comprehensive mitigation strategies to safeguard the enterprise technology landscape.
  • Provide expert implementation support for cross-engineering group projects, assessing and optimizing the architectural impact on DevSecOps/SRE practices.
  • Offer early-phase implementation estimates to guide project planning.
  • Collaborate with Solution Architects to guide their creation of project architectures.
  • Serve as a mentor and thought leader to Solution Architects and Engineering Teams, fostering architectural expertise and a shared vision of excellence.
  • Encourage a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence within the organization.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in an architectural role within a software engineering environment.
  • A proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions and architectures.
  • Extensive experience with agile methodologies and leading agile Scrum teams.
  • Ability to travel as needed for success in the position.
  • Proficiency in creating platform and capability roadmaps, as well as cross-group architecture plans.
  • Strong knowledge of DevSecOps practices and their integration into architectural designs.
  • Experience with cloud computing environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and designing scalable, resilient cloud-native architectures.
  • Familiarity with microservices architectures, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and related technologies.
  • Competence in cybersecurity principles and designing secure architectures.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to influence and guide engineering teams without direct management authority.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
  • Strategic thinker with a proven ability to align architectural strategies with business objectives.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop talent within technical teams.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage risks and develop mitigation strategies.
OUR BENEFITS
  • Flexible and generous paid time off
  • Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) employer matching program
  • Parental leave
  • Wellness resources
  • Charitable matching program
  • Hybrid work model
  • On-site workout facilities
  • Community outreach groups
  • Tuition reimbursement
Fostering A Sense of Belonging

We actively seek out and celebrate all individuals and perspectives, cultivating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we become a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.

About Ascend Learning

As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students, and employers across various sectors. We are committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move individuals into careers where they possess the knowledge and skills to make an impact and help change lives in their communities. Ascend Learning is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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