Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Solutions Architect, OIPA  Category Information Technology   Description Job Summary As a senior technical development staff member, the IT solutions architect will be responsible for participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle, to deliver technical solutions to enterprise needs. The candidate must be able to balance the need for big picture thinking and strong central governance of standards and practices. This is a both a design and hands on development position.  The IT Solutions Architect will provide technical and day to day team leadership through coaching and mentorship.   Duties and Responsibilities   Understand both business requirements and the enterprise architecture vision to design portfolio solutions Must be able to build/design Enterprise level .Net Applications from scratch (green space) Perform peer design reviews. Provide thought leadership and technical direction to other junior team members. Maintain an ongoing awareness of emerging developments and trends in technology Identifies, assesses, and manages risks to ensure successful achievement of deliverables. Guide team development efforts towards successful project delivery. Provide technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship. Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits. Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team. Collaborate with other software developers, business analysts and software architects to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain web- and desktop-based business applications built on Microsoft technologies. Assist in the collection and documentation of user's requirements, development of user stories, estimates and work plans. Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software. Design, develop, and unit test applications in accordance with established standards. Participate in peer-reviews of solution designs and related code. Package and support deployment of releases. Work with teammates in the migration of legacy applications to current technologies. Develop, refine, and tune integrations between applications. Analyze and resolve technical and application problems. Assess opportunities for application and process improvement and prepare documentation of rationale to share with team members and other affected parties.   Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Prioritize and complete work Decision making skills Proactive in identifying opportunities as well as responding to problems Excellent knowledge and experience with modern technology tools High level of expertise in systems development and modern technology tools Ability to clearly communicate system enhancement requirements and be able to inspect the work product of all staff working on software changes Excellent knowledge in a variety of technical areas including. Deep experience and understanding of Microsoft development and Azure cloud computing platforms Working knowledge of Microsoft data integration and Azure data platforms Working knowledge of networking and security related technologies Working knowledge of Enterprise integration platforms and patterns Working experience applying solid architectural principals including development and systems technologies from multiple technology stacks   Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree Business Technology or similar degree required 8+ years’ experience in applications and systems development 3+ years’ experience in solution architecture 2+ years Life insurance experience/knowledge preferred   Licenses & Certifications None required Completion of LOMA insurance courses I and II required within first year of employment.   Supervision & Leadership Leadership and technology mentorship of application services staff May have direct management of a small team of developers   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Position Solutions Architect   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   About the Organization National Western Life provides high quality insurance products on a global basis to meet the financial security needs of well-defined market segments. We provide professional and friendly service to our policyholders and agents and are responsive to the needs of our employees, shareholders and the community.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently accepting applications. 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