Ingram Content Group

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Solutions Architect Application Development (UX) Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring a Solutions Architect to join our IT team in LaVergne, TN (greater Nashville area) headquarters. This role is responsible for understanding internal and external customer needs and designing computer and network systems that allow customers to implement systems for their technology business applications. The Solutions Architect performs system and network modeling, analysis and planning to implement a solution that meets business needs within financial budget guidelines. As a technical expert, the SA provides guidance and makes decisions on changes required throughout the design process, may also do initial development along with a team of IT professionals. The SA reviews and analyzes current technology infrastructure and its ability to support strategic objectives. Want to help explore and build new ways to deliver content to the world? At Ingram, our Technology team is blazing a trail by providing content distribution services to thousands of publishers with key initiatives around business intelligence, machine learning, continuous integration and omnichannel. We support diverse people and technology that highlights innovation through SaaS platforms, metadata, cloud, and containerization. Our teams are agile, and emphasize authenticity, creativity, and transparency upon a fact‑based foundation. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 7+ years of experience working in an IT Department with a track record of increasing responsibility. 5+ years of experience working as an Architect, Senior Developer and/or a Development Manager. Broad technology knowledge, having worked on object‑oriented custom development projects. Knowledge of development that includes the ability to use object‑oriented design patterns as part of a solution design. Ability to conduct an analysis of business needs, schedule meetings, plan agendas, confer with business line leaders, document and make verbal and written presentations. Knowledge of modern project life cycle methodology (Lean RUP, agile), Service Life Cycle (SLC) and procedures in building and supporting large complex systems. Knowledge of .NET 6+ and .NET Core. Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL or any database in addition other than SQL Server is a must. Experience working containers like Docker/PODMAN in a Kubernetes/OpenShift environment. Experience working with NGINX based web‑server solutions to host .NET Core based Microservices. Exposure to DevOps tools along with Telemetry using Insights, Dynatrace, App Dynamics or New Relic would be a plus. In‑depth knowledge of Single Page Architecture based Application Development techniques and use of scalable session management solutions. Extensive experience developing SPA applications using ReactJS/AngularJS and NodeJS OR .NET Core. Ability to design end‑to‑end solutions including capacity planning based on needs/volume for the application and infrastructure. Understanding of application and enterprise security with best‑practice design principles around secure communication and integrations. Ability to understand the role of a Solutions Architect in defining architecture artifacts. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, in writing and orally, both in one‑to‑one and in group presentation situations. Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of staff and management and customers. Knowledge of multiple hardware and software environments and be comfortable with complex heterogeneous systems environments. Knowledge and ability to use system integration utilizing SOAP, REST web services and Internet technology. Ability to mentor and coach associates in various aspects including SOA technology and adoption of it. Ability to translate high‑level enterprise strategy and SOA blueprints into system/service level deliverables for project delivery. Knowledge of SOA governance process/tools (Service Registry and Repository) and SOA reference architectures. Knowledge in Business Process Management (BPM) architecture, Event Driven Architecture (EDA), design and development. Knowledge with large‑scale distributed systems using message queues, SOA, ESB and related technologies. Ability to be flexible/multi‑task based on workflow demands. Key Responsibilities Work with the Data, Infrastructure, Security and Compliance teams to develop solutions that are optimal for the IT team. Work with all departments within an organization to assist in the improvement of business processes, testing systems to ensure functionality is satisfactory and recommending new systems or product upgrades. Minimize the amount of code the developers need to write. Ensure an approach works before asking the team to follow it. Architect and design SOA, API and Microservices based solutions to support enterprise applications and corresponding integrations. Deep understanding of SOA and EAI Design Patterns for implementation in an Enterprise, High‑Volume, and Secure environments. Knowledge of qualifying design patterns for UI/UX, integrations and middle tier/microservice architecture with diverse database backends. Knowledge of qualifying strategies and principles used to establish the identity of microservices. Produce architecture and design documents and diagrams. Delve into issues with the system where the development and infrastructure teams have trouble solving. Define and enforce UX standards and best practices across enterprise applications to ensure consistency, accessibility and usability. Architect and maintain internal front‑end libraries and reusable components, enabling development teams to build cohesive and scalable user interfaces. Collaborate with UI/UX designers and front‑end developers to ensure alignment between design intent and technical implementation. Provide technical leadership in the adoption and integration of modern front‑end frameworks such as ReactJS, guiding teams on architecture, performance optimisation and maintainability. Evaluate and recommend front‑end technologies, tools and frameworks to support evolving business and user experience needs. Ensure that front‑end solutions adhere to enterprise security standards and accessibility guidelines. Translate business and functional requirements into scalable front‑end architectural patterns, minimizing custom code through effective use of shared libraries. Develop and maintain documentation for UX standards, component libraries, and front‑end architectural decisions. Mentor development teams on front‑end architecture principles, including SPA design, state management, and responsive design strategies. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of front‑end components with back‑end services and APIs. Participate in code reviews and architectural assessments to ensure adherence to UX and front‑end standards. Hiring Salary Range Hiring Salary Range: $146,992 - $187,445/year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. It will be determined by factors including but not limited to the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Additional Information Perks/Benefits: A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA. 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days. 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistance programs, Group Legal, & more. Wellness program with access to onsite gym and basketball court for associates. Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program. Financial and in‑kind opportunities to engage with non‑profits in your community. Company match program for United Way donations. Volunteer opportunities and in‑kind drives for non‑profits throughout the year. Take breaks or brainstorm in our game room with ping pong & foosball. Casual Dress Code & Flexible Schedules (per team). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work‑related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. EOE-Race/Gender/Veterans/DisabledWe participate in EVerify.EEO Poster in EnglishEEO Poster in Spanish #J-18808-Ljbffr