Solutions Architect, Business Applications

Company:Driven Brands

We invite you to join us at Driven Brands!

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Driven Brands (NASDAQ: DRVN) is the largest automotive services company in North America, providing a range of consumer and commercial automotive needs, including paint, collision, glass, vehicle repair, oil change, maintenance and car wash.

With over 4,500 centers in 15 countries, Driven Brands is the parent company of some of North America’s leading automotive service brands including Take 5 Oil Change, Take 5 Car Wash, Driven Glass, Meineke, Maaco, CARSTAR, and more.  Our network services over 50 million vehicles annually and generates more than $5 billion in system-wide sales each year.

Our culture inspires high performance and innovation, enabling our employees to go further, faster in their careers. With amazing people and great brands, we confidently look forward to exciting growth ahead, and believe in following the values that support this vision.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Solutions Architect – Business Systems

We are excited to welcome a bright, experienced, and driven Solutions Architect – Business Systems to our newly established Solutions Architecture team to focus on multiple systems integrations. The Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing complex IT solutions that seamlessly integrate various systems and applications both within and external to our organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design: Develop and design innovative IT solutions that integrate various systems and applications to meet business objectives and requirements. Create architectural blueprints and detailed documentation to guide the development and implementation of integrated solutions. Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and align with best practices and industry standards.

• Systems Integration: Lead the integration of diverse systems, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability between applications. Design and implement integration strategies, including APIs, middleware, and ETL processes, to connect disparate systems. Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms to support solution design and implementation. Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements. Communicate complex technical concepts and solutions to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Act as a liaison between business and technical teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.

• Project Management: Lead the architecture and design phases of projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success. Monitor project progress and adjust as necessary to meet project goals and deadlines.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the organization. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, scalability, and security of IT solutions. Mentor and coach junior architects and technical staff, fostering a culture of learning and development.

• System Integration Success Rate: Measure the percentage of successful system integrations without major issues or downtime.

• Project Delivery Timeliness: Track the percentage of projects delivered on time according to the project timeline.

• Solution Performance and Scalability: Monitor the performance and scalability of implemented solutions against defined benchmarks.

• Defect Rate: Measure the number of defects identified post-deployment in solutions designed by the architect.

• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Collect feedback from stakeholders on the effectiveness and efficiency of implemented solutions.

• Cost Efficiency: Monitor the cost efficiency of solutions, comparing budgeted vs. actual costs.

• Technology Adoption Rate: Track the rate at which new technologies and frameworks are adopted within the organization.

• Compliance and Security: Measure adherence to security protocols and compliance standards in solutions designed.

Qualifications and Experience

You will be a great fit for this role if you have:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 5+ years proven experience as a Solutions Architect, Systems Engineer, or similar role in a corporate IT environment.

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience with architecture APIs (REST, RPC), and experience with enterprise software development.

• Experience with ERP systems, CRM software, and other business operational systems.

• Experience with cloud technologies and services, Oracle Cloud preferred (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Strong project management experience working with Agile methodologies.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills.

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in finance, such as SOX, GDPR, or PCI DSS

• Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), nice to have.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on actual location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Supplemental pay types may include commissions or bonus incentives, depending on the role. Driven Brands offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.drivenbrandsbenefits.com