Architect - Configuration and Deployment Services, IS Core

Are you someone who can design the next generation of software deployment and developer productivity tooling? The Development & Deployment Services Architect is responsible for technical architecture within our configuration management and software deployment space (Software Infrastructure). This includes driving architectural initiatives, providing guidance to Senior Leadership, and aligning the team technical position with our internal customers. Software in this arena includes GitLab/GitHub, Jenkins, Chef, and Nexus Repository Manager. In this role you will be creating best in class software development and delivery systems for both cloud deployed and on-premise systems. The architect will identify gaps in process and tooling and recommend areas of opportunity. Clearly define risks, costs, and benefits of proposed solutions to IS leadership.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESCollaborate with the Core and Enterprise architects to design, develop and deploy Continuous Delivery Pipelines and DevSecOps capabilities that contribute to and support the strategic technical direction of the enterpriseDevelop and ensure Enterprise adherence to industry standard security and compliance best practicesCollaborating with customers to understand development tooling needsResearch, design, and implement enabling solutions at enterprise scale to create efficiencies for all development teamsResearch, evaluate and recommend new software distribution and deployment systems and initiativesWork with Product Management to perform proof of concepts (MVPs), create and present proposals to leadershipCollect, generate, and analyze innovative ideas and technologies to use across the enterpriseDriving automation and autonomy initiatives Stay abreast of new technologies, concepts, approaches and security and compliance best practicesDevelop and deliver professional proposals and design documentationDevelop and communicate standard operating procedures and functional design specificationsThis position is on-site and will reside in the greater Seattle, WA area at one of the following locations depending on availability. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.Downtown SeattleFederal WayLynnwoodBellevue (Factoria)