Arity - Data Architect
Founded by The Allstate Corporation in 2016, Arity is a data and analytics company focused on improving transportation. We collect and analyze enormous amounts of data, using predictive analytics to build solutions with a single goal in mind: to make transportation smarter, safer and more useful for everyone.
At the heart of that mission are the people that work here—the dreamers, doers and difference-makers that call this place home. As part of that team, your work will showcase both your intelligence and your creativity as you tackle real problems and put your talents towards transforming transportation.
That’s because at Arity, we believe work and life shouldn’t be at odds with one another. After all, we know that your unique qualities give you a unique perspective. We don’t just want you to see yourself here. We want you to be yourself here.
Job Description
The Architect contributes to the design and conceptual models on which applications are based and designs the logical structures on which applications or infrastructures are being built, tested and implemented.
The Architect-Lead Consultant undertakes projects of medium complexity, requiring advanced technical knowledge. The Architect-Lead Consultant makes decisions on moderately complex IT architecture issues, coordinating with users to determine requirements, and ensuring system improvements are successfully implemented.
Job Responsibilities
- Apply reference architectures and positions toward the design, deployment and support of complex systems that deliver business functionality.
- Involve leadership of multiple architectural disciplines to deliver complex solutions as needed.
- Consult on the application of reference architecture and strategic direction of enterprise technology.
- Utilize or develop reusable patterns, practices, and enterprise reference architectures that fit within the overall Allstate architectural blueprint
- Drive requirements analysis activities and develop the design of highly complex architectural components for one or more logical and/or physical dimensions. Produce and present documentation for these components.
- Maintain awareness of current architectures and business drivers and guide their application to initiatives as appropriate.
- Assist with identification of opportunities to enhance existing architecture and assist with identification of potential business/customer benefits as a result.
- Advocate effective architectural designs and optimize current architecture and processes.
- Influence clients and partners to prioritize for enterprise benefit and risk reduction and adopt technology solutions that leverage existing patterns, practices and reference architectures.
- Recommend when tactical solutions should be replaced or incorporated into sunset and refresh strategies for assigned application(s), project(s) or discipline.
- Ensure that application sunset and refresh strategies are created and maintained.
- Lead the assessments and inspections of medium complexity physical and/or logical architectural components.
- Verify conformance to architectural patterns, practices and enterprise/departmental reference architecture.
- Lead analysis of system issues.
- Make recommendations for changes to the architecture.
- Ensure the sharing of 'appropriate lessons learned'.
- Develop appropriate architectural solution concepts and support Pursuit team with feasibility and high-level project estimation.
- Develop and maintain current and future state documentation in adherence with Reference Architecture patterns.
- Draft the architectural portion of RFP and analyze responses.
- Support vendor selection and analysis process by evaluating vendor architecture's fit within Allstate
- Ensure appropriate resources are engaged in projects to ensure architectural guidance across all relevant disciplines.
- Scope projected work for complex projects and forecast the need for resources.
- Identify the need for specific architectural resources and work with leaders to ensure those needs are known.
- Provide technical and professional leadership and coach more junior level Architects.
Job Qualifications
Information Systems Architect- 4
Is a company expert in the platform. Demonstrates the ability to apply diverse areas of business knowledge to successfully meet broad platform objectives. Knowledgeable of major functions of the primary business units and how they interact within the scope of the platform. Able to converse intelligently with users, customers, and management on the impact of technology and resultant applications.
Solutions Architect and Technology Architect- 3
Demonstrates a solid conceptual and business understanding of the platform, as well as related and peripheral components. Capable of efficiently making changes to the platform which may impact other organizational functions. Able to quickly and accurately discuss the impact of new technology, applications and design criteria on the platform. Knowledgeable of the major business units which use the platform(s). Able to communicate with users and customers regarding various business functions and how they fit into the platform in an easily understood manner.
Business Systems Architecture
Business Architect, Information Systems Architect, Solutions Architect, and Technology Architect- 3
Has detailed knowledge of the architecture of the systems which support more than one core business area. Demonstrates knowledge of how the core business areas' applications and support systems are structured, how various components and parts interact, as well as what protocols and interfaces are used for communications and cooperation between modules and components. Participates in the overall planning and design of the specific core business systems. Able to train and educate others in the structure and components of systems architecture for those core business areas.
Internal Consulting
Solutions Architect- 3
Worked independently or led a team in a consulting situation. Identified and dealt effectively with client resistance through dialogue and feedback. Able to identify outstanding or unresolved issues, and develop and sell a strategy for handling them. Demonstrated confidence, resourcefulness and drive in meeting consulting objectives. Established the ability to influence clients through leadership, enthusiasm and effective communication. Able to draw conclusions and make recommendations from incomplete data. Experienced in client interviewing and in listening techniques. Comprehends client perspective and business need quickly. Willingly works to resolve conflicts, issues and differences of opinion.
Information Systems Architect, Solutions Architect, and Technology Architect- 3
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the new technology and its impact on the systems infrastructure of the company. Demonstrates acute knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, competitors' products and services, regulations and legislation impacting the company. Attends industry seminars and forums on a regular basis. Successfully investigates, evaluates, recommends and implements new technology to meet requirements of state-of-the-art systems and projects.
Education: College Degree with technical study or equivalent experience
Experience: 7+ years technical experience in architecture/design; 4+ years experience in SDLC (requirements, design, build, test, deploy) or similar
Heads up: when you click “apply now” you’ll be directed to the Allstate careers site. You’re still looking at an Arity job, but because we were founded by Allstate, we share the same application system.
