What's the role?
The role of Solutions Architect is to provide technical guidance and direction for more than one business applications and technologies within BU Fastening & Protection Solutions. This position is responsible for designing software solutions that are modular, reliable and extensible, conforming to sound design principles and capable of adapting to change while achieving targets for performance and scalability. The Solutions Architect works closely with various team members to drive operational excellence and deliver products which set Hilti apart from the competition and actively engage our customers.
Who is Hilti?
Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers.
What does the role involve?
- Assume responsibility to architect, implement and optimize more than one area of application design and development; drive one or more parts of a larger multi-system initiative.
- Produce solution designs to be fleshed out and implemented by development teams - this may include proofs of concept, development activities, cost/benefit analysis, training, configuration, service level requirements.
- Conduct research on new and emerging technologies for practical application to business problems and strategic initiatives; identify new components to be procured or developed; provide short term solutions, as well as clear evolution paths and long-term architecture strategy.
- Identify, analyze, and communicate architecture and integration options; document best practices and solution blueprints
- Interact with business unit management, company IT, vendors and industry experts to collect requirements, understand options and determine solutions.
- Apply established architectural principles and application of technology solutions to multiple business processes and technologies.
- Assist development leads to implement architectural strategies and the proper use of enterprise and application design patterns.
- Additional duties, as assigned.
Being at Hilti means joining a community of over 33,000 people, 127 different nationalities working together across 120 countries.
What do we offer?
In addition to a competitive base salary and bonus potential, we offer a robust benefits package including a generous paid time off policy that includes vacation, personal days, health & wellness, and 2 days per year to give back in your local community, paid family leave, educational reimbursement and student loan assistance, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, and a variety of other benefits to fit the needs of our employees.
We will give you the tools you need to succeed through hands-on integration training and will support your continued professional development through ongoing training and mentoring, targeted leadership programs, and opportunities for international assignments in any of the 120+ countries in which we operate.
What you need is:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Minimum five (5) years' experience in software development more than one programming languages, including at least one object-oriented language.
- Minimum two (2) years' experience in the Solutions Architect role, designing systems that include more than one of the following areas: user interface, services, data, integration, deployment, Cloud platforms.
- Real-world practical experience applying enterprise, domain and software design patterns; strong software development skills in C# and .NET; some knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript required.
- Experience in architecture and implementation of microservice-based web, desktop and/or mobile applications; ability to understand practical aspects and avoid common pitfalls.
- Applied analytical thinking and proven structured engineering approach to complex solution design/implementation and problem resolution; ability to anticipate technical trends in defined and relevant IT areas.
- Rich architecture knowledge based on experience and training/education.
- Competence in API design and development across more than one digital platform and client form factors, for example, web, desktop, mobile, IoT.
- Developed software for distributed enterprise systems touching multiple areas like user experience, authentication/authorization, integration, and data.
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas: data architecture, systems integration, application security, Cloud platforms, client UI frameworks, mobile, DevOps, process automation, AI/machine learning.
- Strong desire to continually study and learn the latest and new technologies and related architectures, especially microservice architectures and cloud technologies.
- Proficient in agile development methodologies and testing approaches, distributed version control, git workflow and branching strategies, application monitoring, CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to create documentation materials for appropriate audiences.
- Experience working with geographically distributed development teams required.
- Advanced troubleshooting and debugging skills.
Why should you apply?
Let's face it, we know there are lots of other companies out there. We have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative, more productive team. This role gives you the opportunity to help shape our future and make a real impact from day one.
Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
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