Architect, Software Engineering Chicago, IL

Company: Cedera
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

As an Architect at Credera, you will lead teams (usually 2-8) in implementing software and cloud solutions. Our projects range from developing complex platform integrations, designing event driven architectures, engineering data pipelines, product engineering, and creating custom web applications.You will act as the primary architect and technical lead on projects to scope and estimate work streams, architect and model technical solutions to meet business requirements and serve as a technical expert in client communications.You will also serve as the day-to-day project team leader, set up product backlogs, code repositories, and build/release management tools, create presentation decks for client stakeholder meetings, and coach and lead junior resources on projects.WHO YOU ARE:

• You are an experienced, hands-on software architect that has been in the industry or technology consulting for at least 6 years.
• You spend at least 40% of your time actively developing code.
• You have a passion for technology breadth and keep yourself up to date on the latest application development technologies and trends across all software development disciplines and processes.
• You have a deep understanding of multiple technology development stacks across UX, middle tier, and database platforms. You are well versed in different software development methodologies and understand the benefits and challenges of each.
• You are accomplished at mentoring, leading, and developing others. You currently lead teams that develop complex, high-volume, mission critical enterprise solutions that are built from the ground up, using a variety of different technical components and are deployed in a highly available environment.
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage customers at a business level in addition to a technical level. You can handle complex organizational dynamics to deliver a solution to a client's satisfaction.
• You have experience with one or more of the following cloud platforms and container technologies: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless architectures such as AWS Lambda.
• You have experience with one or more of the following DevOps and automation tools: CI/CD platforms (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform), cloud-native APIs, testing automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress), and data automation tools (e.g., Liquibase).
• You incorporate the usage of AI tooling efficiencies and code assistance tooling in your everyday workflows.Basic Qualifications
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, client-facing role where delivering solid work products to exceed high expectations is a measure of success.
  • Contribute in a team-oriented environment.
  • Prioritize multiple tasks in order to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Creatively solve problems in an analytical environment.
  • Adapt to new environments, people, technologies, and processes.
  • Excel in leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Establish strong work relationships with clients and team members.
  • Generate ideas and understand different points of view.LEARN MORE:Credera is a global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, deep industry knowledge, and AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across a broad range of industries worldwide. Our one-of-a-kind global boutique approach means we provide our clients with tailored solutions unique to their organization that can scale due to our extensive footprint. As a values-led organization, our mission is to make an extraordinary impact on our clients, our people, and our community. We believe it is this approach that has allowed us to work with and transform the most influential brands and organizations in the world, from strategy through to execution.We are part of the OPMG Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc.Hybrid Work Model:Our employees have the flexibility to work remotely two days per week. We expect our team members to spend 3 days per week in person with the flexibility to choose the days and times that work best for both them and their project or internal teams. This could be at a Credera office or at the client site. You'll work closely with your project team to align on how you balance both the flexibility that we want to provide with the connection of being together to produce amazing results for our clients.The why: We are passionate about growing our people both personally and professionally. Our philosophy is that in-person engagement is critical for our ability to develop deep relationships with our clients and our team members - it's how we earn trust, learn from others, and ultimately become better consultants and professionals.Travel:Our goal is to keep out-of-market travel to a minimum and most projects do not require significant travel. While certain projects can require frequent travel (up to 80% for a period of time), our average travel percentage over a year for team members is typically between 10-30%. We try to take a personal approach to travel. You will submit your travel preferences which our staffing teams will take into account when aligning you to a role.Credera will never ask for money up front and will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. You should be very wary of, and carefully scrutinize, any job opportunity that asks for money prior to starting and/or one where all communications take place exclusively via chat.
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