Job#: 2070657
Job Description:
Solution Architect
Apex Systems is a global IT services provider, and our staffing practice has an opening in the ecommerce/grocer space for a Senior Solutions Architect specializing specifically with experience in API, scripting (SQL) automation and a strong comfortability being client facing and making very difficult decisions to place at our client a top utilities company in Ontario.
Terms: 6-months rolling
Location: 100% remote
Application Process: It is best to apply via the medium on which you are seeing this posting. If you encounter technical difficulties submitting your resume, please send a Word version of your resume to Johanna at [email protected]
Description:
Our Client is transforming the grocery industry
Our Client has become a lifeline for millions of people, and they’re building the team to help push their shopping cart forward.
Our Client is a Flex First team.
There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events.
Overview
About the Role
Our Client seeks a Solution Architect to own technical design and solutioning responsibilities with enterprise scale Retailer partners. Solution Architects enjoy an exceptionally exciting career with our Client, working in a fast-paced environment and developing relationships with enterprise-scale partners. You will thrive on daily opportunities to generate creative solution designs. In this role you’ll enjoy the satisfaction of being a primary technical stakeholder, a liaison between Our Client’s Product & Engineering teams, and partner closely with a large variety of technology and business stakeholders. Joining the Solution Architecture team offers a unique opportunity to solve complex challenges as Our Client expands its offering into rapidly growing new markets.
About the Job
Own end to end solution design, identify and build around system & business needs, generate solution proposals and drive their execution through to launch.
Build relationships with both technical and business stakeholders at our Enterprise Retail Partners
Consult and coordinate with multiple internal teams at Instacart ensuring efforts between Product, Design and Engineering teams are well aligned, ensuring project success.
Be a technical expert on the scalable Instacart platform and external facing API’s.
Develop tools, processes and documentation with intent to scale our partnerships and continuously improve solution delivery.
About You
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience working as a Software Engineer or Architect
Strong ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical audiences.
Experience in a client-facing/consulting role
Experience with code/scripting/automation or data engineering (primarily SQL)
Proven ability to partner effectively with Technical Project Managers
Possess a strong sense of ownership.
Experience solving complex business challenges with external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.