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The Solution Architect is responsible for architecting and designing comprehensive solutions that meet functional requirements in support of a given initiative. The Solution Architect plays a role in establishing architectural vision and direction, architects solutions, provides advice and guidance, monitors emerging technologies, and assists in software and service procurements. This role will be focused on API services powering automotive Digital Retailing products and solutions.

 Key Responsibilities

 Architecture Vision and Direction

Contributes to the technology strategy by identifying, assessing and recommending external trends in technology, technology solutions and methodologies.

Exercises solution design leadership on initiatives, driving alignment to target architecture and design standards.

Facilitates architecture reviews, ensuring adherence to architectural standards, and consistency across organizational and design boundaries.

 Solution Architecture Development

Creates solution options and solution architecture, adhering to architectural standards and the technology roadmap, and minimizing technical debt.

Designs solutions that involve complex, multi-system integration, possibly across BUs or domains.

Drives alignment between Enterprise Architecture, Technical Architecture and business needs.

Participates in application rationalization and the development of application architecture roadmaps.

Identifies applications and platforms impacted by the solution, the need for new platforms, and drives platform selection.

Contributes to backlog of development team.

Facilitates large groups of diverse stakeholders to obtain consensus on target solution.

Advice & Guidance

Provides guidance and oversight, ensures the viability of proposed solutions and provides direction on the appropriate approach to the solution throughout the project.

Communicates solution architecture to stakeholders and other technologists.

Performs due diligence during potential mergers and acquisitions.

Emerging Technology Monitoring

Evaluates emerging technologies and the evolution of current technologies to define a future vision roadmap for optimal application of technology to meet business needs.

Conducts Proof of Concept for feasibility studies.

Strategic Sourcing

Involved in vendor selection processes and management throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or related field, OR equivalent work experience    

8+ years experience in full development life cycle and significant experience in delivering applications and architecture services in a production environment

Prior experience in the implementation of design and architecture processes in an Enterprise Agile environment.

Prior experience in IT architecture roles in large-scale, complex IT environments

A solid understanding of the solutions architecture of consumer-scale web solutions, distributed systems integration and cloud computing platforms is strongly desired

Who We Are

About Cox Automotive

There’s nothing ordinary about Cox Automotive. We are people of every background driven by our passion for mobility, innovation, client success and community outreach. We make buying, selling and owning (or simply using) cars easier for everyone. Touching more than 40,000 clients across five continents, we bring together the best brands and the best teams to propel the automotive industry forward. Some of those team members work for our iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, while others are creating the future of automotive at industry-facing brands like Dealer.com, Manheim and vAuto.

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com.

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

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