Architect 4, Software Architecture

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Job Summary

Responsible for creating the UI and Services architectural vision and strategy for key enterprise web and mobile applications and guiding development teams in their implementation. This role is also hands-on and provides ample opportunity to lead by example with proof of concepts, reference implementations and supporting architectural guidance in addition to presenting and evangelizing this work. You will have an enormous opportunity to make an impact on the architecture, design and delivery of cutting-edge experiences used every day by our employees and customers.
Responsible for promoting the use of industry and Company technology standards. Monitors emerging technologies/technology practices for potential use within the Company. Designs and develops updated infrastructure in support of one or more business processes. Helps to ensure a balance between tactical and strategic technology solutions. Considers business problems "end-to-end": including people, process and technology, both within and outside the enterprise, as part of any design solution. Mentors, reviews codes and verifies that the object oriented design best practices and that coding and architectural guidelines are adhered to. Identifies and drives issues through closure. Integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities. Acts as a key contributor in a complex and crucial environment. May lead teams or projects and shares expertise.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Works with Web applications & back-end services development teams on designing, establishing, and enhancing products and promoting platform ideas and concepts across multiple application delivery teams.
• Works closely with Product Owners, UX designers and Technical Leads to provide guidance on implementation of solutions that demonstrate best in class user experiences.
• Develops solutions that are well engineered, flexible, resilient, operable, maintainable, and can be delivered on schedule. Ensures a balance between tactical and strategic technology solutions.
• Actively participates in both internal and external development communities, relentlessly staying up to date on new software technologies and best practices and shares insights with others in the organization.
• Presents ideas in technical forums, meet-ups, and peer gatherings as well as to business leadership. Champions major technical transformation initiatives within the organization.
• Share best practices and be consultative throughout the technical design of the project
• Produce a detailed functional design document to match customer requirements
• Co-team with senior ServiceNow developers to produce a technical specification for custom development and systems integration requirements
• Maintain current ServiceNow knowledge through self-study and utilization of available training
• Writes wikis, how-to s, and other technical documentation that clearly explains architectural vision, promotes technical direction, and serves as a reference for the web application developer community.
• Works on multiple projects within an Agile/Scrum team in accordance with business priorities.
• Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using ServiceNow and Java platforms
• Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
• Profound insight of ServiceNow and Java internals
• Familiarity with common libraries and MVC architectural pattern
• Experience in using multithreading techniques for building fluid user experiences
• Knowledge of source control systems (GitHub)
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Deployment tools (Jenkins, GoCD, Concourse)
• Ensures programs are envisioned, designed, developed and implemented across the enterprise to meet business needs. Interfaces with the enterprise architecture team and other functional areas to ensure that most efficient solution is designed to meet business needs.
• Ensures solutions are well engineered, operable, maintainable and delivered on schedule.
• Tracks and documents requirements for enterprise development projects and enhancements.
• Monitors current and future trends, technology and information that will positively affect organizational projects; applies and integrates emerging technological trends to new and existing systems architecture.
• Presents solutions to senior architects.
• Plans and designs new or upgraded systems. Interacts with departments to implement improvements in process.
• Develops solution architecture (both tactical and strategic) to fully manage/support enterprise needs, services, systems and technology management.
• Mentors team members in relevant technologies and implementation architecture.
• Develops, documents and ensures compliance with best practices including but not limited to the following coding standards, object oriented designs, platform and framework specific design concerns and human interface guidelines.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do whats right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Skills

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Education

Bachelors Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience

7-10 Years

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