Lead Technical Architect

Position Description: IBS Software Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technical Architect to engage in Architectural Design and Strategy. Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural frameworks that address the unique challenges of the TTL domain, including integration with various transportation systems, supply chain management, and logistics operations. Establish and enforce architectural standards, ensuring that all technology solutions align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Engage in Cross-Functional Collaboration. Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments, including operations, marketing, and customer service, to gather requirements and translate travel domain business needs into technical specifications. Communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding. Be part of Leadership and Team Development. Lead and mentor a team of architects, developers, and engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Oversee project delivery, ensuring that architectural solutions are implemented effectively and meet quality standards. Engage in Technology Evaluation and Innovation by researching and assessing emerging technologies relevant to the TTL domain, such as IoT (Internet of Things), AI (Artificial Intelligence), and blockchain, to determine their applicability to organizational needs. Conduct proof of concept (PoC) initiatives to validate new technologies and solutions before full-scale implementation. Perform Quality Assurance and Risk Management. Define and monitor quality metrics to ensure that technology solutions meet performance, reliability, and security standards. Identify potential risks related to architectural decisions and implement strategies to mitigate them, ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Perform Documentation and Reporting. Maintain comprehensive documentation of architectural designs, processes, and decisions to facilitate knowledge transfer and compliance. Prepare and present reports on architectural initiatives, progress, and challenges to senior management and stakeholders. Telecommuting is permitted. Hybrid work schedule is permissible with supervisor approval with a minimum of three days a week in office.

Position Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology or related, plus (5) years of work experience in Information Technology role, with at least 2 years in a lead or architectural role. Additionally, the applicant must have professional experience with: (1) TTL (Travel, Transport, and Logistics) domain, with a strong ability to analyze travel-specific requirements and deliver technical solutions tailored to the complexities of the industry; (2) Java and Kotlin, coupled with the ability to work with and understand frontend technologies such as JavaScript; (3) Cloud technologies, particularly AWS, along with a solid understanding of other platforms such as Azure and Google Cloud; (4) Architectural patterns such as microservices, event-driven architecture, and service-oriented architecture (SOA), applied in designing scalable, resilient, and high-performing systems to meet complex business requirements; (5) Developing mitigation strategies, including implementing scalable microservices, establishing failover mechanisms, and optimizing backend systems for high performance and reliability in a globally distributed environment; (6) Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, and a strong understanding of DevOps practices such as CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing; (7) Effectively engage and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders for strategic alignment, clients to gather requirements and ensure satisfaction, and development teams to oversee the implementation of technical solutions, foster collaboration, and resolve conflicts to achieve project goals; and (8) Data governance principles, including data classification, access controls, and lifecycle management, with the ability to design architectures that ensure data security, comply with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA, and support auditability through robust logging and monitoring frameworks.

Position Location: 400 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 and various unanticipated locations

Send Resume to: Cynthia Hoffman - Manager, Human Resources: [email protected]