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Solutions Architect

Wunderman Thompson

Department: Technology

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

Who we are:

At Wunderman Thompson we exist to inspire growth for ambitious brands. Part creative agency, part consultancy and part technology company, our experts provide end-to-end capabilities at a global scale to deliver inspiration across the entire brand and customer experience.

We are 20,000 strong in 90 markets around the world; our people bring together creative storytelling, diverse perspectives, inclusive thinking, and highly specialized vertical capabilities to drive growth for our clients. We offer deep expertise across the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.

Who we are looking for: 

We are looking for an innovative Solution Architect to develop and implement systems architecture that will meet business needs. The solution architect’s responsibilities include gathering requirements and functional specifications, assessing the current software systems in place to identify areas in need of improvement, and overseeing development teams. You will need to integrate any updated specifications and requirements into the systems architecture.  

The Solution Architect will need to breakdown and explain complex problems to management. To succeed in this role, you will need to consult with senior business managers on application requirements, incorporate desired functionalities into application development plans, and supervise application development stages (technology stack: ReactJS, .Net, Sitecore, Cloud, MSSQL, MACH).  

What you'll do: 

Solution Level 

  • Lead | Work closely with the Product Manager and co-lead the Problem-Finding and Problem-Solving activities: usability, viability, and feasibility assessment. Provide updates to stakeholders on product development processes, costs, and budgets. 

  • Build | Assess the systems architecture currently in place and working with technical staff to recommend solutions to improve it. 

  • Ahead of the Curve | Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes were needed. Inform various stakeholders regarding problems with the current technical solutions being implemented and assess the business impact of technical choices/decisions. 

Application Level 

  • Communicate | Collaborate with senior managers to determine business-specific application needs. 

  • Build | Compile and implement product development plans for new or existing products. Demonstrate application prototypes and integrate user feedback. Write scripts and code for applications, as well as install and update applications. Run diagnostic tests and perform debugging procedures. Perform application integration, maintenance, upgrades, and migration. Document application development processes, procedures, and standards. 

  • Lead | Lead the product development team and supervising the design, testing, and modification stages. Mentor junior application developers and providing end-users with technical support. Integrate trends in application architecture and in application development projects. 

Who you are: 

  • A builder | Entrepreneurial attitude couple with a strong business acumen. Ability and appetite to bring people together. Innate ability to marshal people and create gravity around ideas. 

  • Open and collaborative | Our team is close-knit and supportive and we’re working with a lot of unknowns – you must champion of team environments that are comfortable and encouraging. 

  • Optimistic and resilient | Dig in and figure out how to work around problems. Yes and why not posture. Takes care of self and team. Balance needed to maintain stamina and positivity. 

  • Ego-less | We all wear the hats that need wearing, it’s a mentality that makes the team successful.  

What you'll need: 

  • 5+ years of relevant work experience as a Solution Architect or similar role. 

  • Previous project management experience is advantageous. 

  • In-depth understanding of coding languages, specifically .Net, ReactJS, Sitecore.  

  • In-depth understanding of MACH principles and design best practices: micro-services, API-first, cloud-native and headless.  

  • Knowledge and proven experience on system design considerations: scalability, performance, reliability, resiliency, decoupled architectures, etc. 

  • Sound knowledge of various technology stack components: databases, client-side frameworks (e.g., ReactJS), cloud platforms, etc. 

  • Efficient communication skills. 

  • Strong organizational and leadership skills 

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology or computer science is preferred. 

 

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.
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$60,000—$140,000 USD

At Wunderman Thompson, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect.  As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.

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