Software Architect Job Listing at O'Reilly Automotive in Springfield, MO (Job ID 462599)

Description

A Software Architect guides the technical design and direction of enterprise-level software solutions.  Software architects are required to have advanced technical knowledge in all areas of software development, analysis, and design. They posses detailed expert knowledge of existing software architecture design and interconnectivity with upstream and downstream systems.

Essential Job Functions

• Works with Software Engineers, Database Analysts and Systems Architects to design and create, dependable, scalable, and maintainable systems.
• Develops standards and technical documentation for existing theoretical design of software systems. 
• Takes lead role on designing and approving designs of new software or software integrations with 3rd party packages.
• Begins to participates in the discussion surrounding the long-term technical direction of the department.
• Works with software engineers and management to help shape coding standards and software development life cycle best practices.
• Takes leadership role in guiding projects through the complete software development life cycle.
• Responsible (takes ownership) for multiple software applications.
• Manage tasks and resources while utilizing modern project management principles.
• Leads the development of multiple projects at one time.
• Recommend software improvements and changes to systems, as needed.
• Perform software and data analysis to uncover issues and solve complicated  problems that typically span multiple systems.
• Conduct software demo's to educate and train others in the use of software.

•  10+ years of software development experience in an area applicable to O'Reilly.
•  Complete understanding of the department and or system(s) they are responsible for, as well as the overall business process of O'Reilly Auto Parts.
• Understands how to establish the value and cost of an IT project.
•  Advanced understanding of change management and the O'Reilly change control process and procedures.
•  Advanced knowledge of Project Development Life Cycle (PDLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
•  Ability to lead and get results from others.
•  Ability to articulate advanced technical concepts and teach others.
•  Ability to effectively multitask.
•  Expert software debugging and testing knowledge.
•  Expert knowledge of complex computer systems (multiple programs, databases, communications etc).
•  Expert knowledge of programming, database systems, and systems analysis and design.
•  Ability to write advanced technical documentation.
•  Exceptional problem-solving skills.
•  Good verbal and written communications skills.
•  Must work well in a team environment.
•  Ability to learn independently.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule including nights/weekends.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

All full time team members are eligible for a benefits package that is designed to offer convenience and security to our team members and their families. Programs, resources and benefit eligibility varies based on employment status, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits info, please click here or type http://bit.ly/ORLYBenefits in your browser.