Sterling Construction Company, Inc.
Location: The Woodlands, TX
Pay Range: N/A
Salary Interval: Salary
Application Instructions:
The Manager of Application Architecture leads Sterling's software development and data architecture initiatives, reporting to the Vice President of Application Development and Data Analytics. This role combines technical leadership with team management to design scalable solutions, execute cloud migration strategies, and ensure 24/7 operational excellence while driving innovation through process improvement, automation, and AI integration.
Position_Description : Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure architectural application and data solutions that meet evolving business needs.Manage the development team in the delivery of all technical development work relating to Sterling's custom application and data landscape.Provide deep expertise in defining architectural and technical software and data solutions.Design application development roadmap and lead execution in support of Sterling's on-prem to cloud migration strategy.Implement processes and systems to ensure application data accuracy, consistency, and reliability.Ensure that all technical development work is documented and maintained in line with best practices of SDLC.Ensure that the existing Sterling application and data landscape, remains operational 24/7.Identify areas for process improvement, automation and AI and implements effective solutions to optimize performance.Liaise with broader IT team and business leaders to develop and maintain technology and data solutions to create business value.
Position Requirements :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience developing and supporting mission critical applications optimized to run in the cloud or virtualized environments.Experience with application lifecycle management, from requirements to implementation.Experience with managing application development, implementing SDLC methodologies including Agile and Scrum.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and customer-focused mindset.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across departments.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field10+ years of development experience7+ years of experience as a technical lead or managing development teams.5+ years of experience with architecting and designing (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems.Deep knowledge of system architecture, technical design, and system and software development best practices.Experience implementing and supporting data architecture, data warehousing, and ETL processes utilizing tools such as Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, or equivalent. (Fabric preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer :
We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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