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Technical Architect - Chicago

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Hiring Remotely in United States
52K-184K Annually
Mid level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
52K-184K Annually
Mid level
Design and document consistent software architecture across the engineering organization, guide architecture decisions, support developers on design issues, implement and improve core infrastructure and SDLC, develop technical/business approaches and tools, resolve technical roadblocks, and perform performance characterization and trade-off studies.
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• Creates design documents that ensure consistency in development across the IT/Engineering organization. Participates in the definition of IT/Engineering architecture to ensure that the IT/Engineering organization's solutions are built within a consistent framework. 
• Participates in the decision-making processes related to the selection of software architecture solutions. 
• Serves as a technical and business-savvy resource to software development engineering personnel on a range of software design issues.
• Implements and improves core software infrastructure. Participates in improving software development lifecycle, technical operations and technology innovation. 
• Participates in developing technical / business approaches and new or enhanced technical tools.
• Shares complex information related to areas of expertise and/or to gain acceptance of new or enhanced technology / business solutions. 
• Effectively resolves problems and roadblocks as they occur. 
• May perform systems and applications performance characterization and trade-off studies through analysis and simulation.


Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 52,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 184,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post

Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603

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