SHI International Corp.
Principle Architect
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Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.
Over 17,000 Organizations Worldwide Rely On SHI’s Concierge Approach To Help Them Solve What’s Next. But The Heartbeat Of SHI Is Our Employees – All 7,000 Of Them. If You Join Our Team, You’ll Enjoy
Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S. Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities. Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family. World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.
Job Summary
The Principal Architect will lead the design and development of tailored architecture solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams for seamless integration and implementation. This role requires providing technical leadership throughout the sales and deployment process, mentoring junior architects, and staying updated on emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions. The architect will ensure solutions meet performance and security requirements, participate in pre-sales activities, and build strong client relationships to drive service delivery excellence.
Role Description
(Including, but not limited to)
Lead the design and development of architecture solutions tailored to client needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and implement solutions. Provide technical leadership and expertise during the sales and deployment process. Develop and document technical architectures and strategies. Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers, promoting continuous learning. Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions. Ensure solutions meet scalability, performance, and security requirements. Participate in pre-sales activities, including RFP responses and client consultations. Build strong client relationships and contribute to service delivery excellence. Align strategies with organizational goals to drive innovation and growth.
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Behaviors and Competencies
Willingness to Learn: Can apply new learning to daily work, encourage and facilitate learning in others, and actively make changes to work based on feedback. Self-Development: Can demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and adaptability to new ideas and methods. Leadership: Can take ownership of complex team initiatives, collaborate with others in decision-making processes, and drive team performance. Strategic Thinking: Can analyze complex situations, anticipate future trends, and align and integrate strategies across departments or functions. Problem-Solving: Can proactively identify and take ownership of complex problem-solving initiatives, initiate preventative measures, collaborate with others to find solutions, and drive successful outcomes. Analytical Thinking: Can use advanced analytical techniques to solve complex problems, draw insights, and communicate the solutions effectively. Prioritization: Can take ownership of complex task management, collaborate with others to align priorities, and drive team efficiency. Customer-Centric Mindset: Can take ownership of customer-centric initiatives, ensuring products and services align with customer needs. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate customer feedback into product development. Organization: Can oversee complex projects with multiple moving parts, ensure team alignment with organizational systems, and adapt to changing priorities. Communication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information to diverse audiences, facilitate effective communication between others, and mentor others in effective communication. Interpersonal Skills: Can communicate effectively, build relationships, resolve conflicts, influence others, and support others in developing their interpersonal skills in major situations.
Skill Level Requirements
Ability to design, implement, and configure robust AI solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and technical specifications. - Intermediate Ability to design comprehensive AI system structures and frameworks to meet complex requirements. - Intermediate The ability to design, implement, and support multi-tier applications and cloud-based architectures to meet organizational needs. - Intermediate Demonstrates a working knowledge of current and evolving technologies including Cloud, Data Center, Storage, and Networking. - Intermediate Ability to oversee and direct projects to completion, ensuring goals are met, resources are utilized efficiently, and stakeholders are satisfied. - Intermediate The ability to understand and manage various infrastructure components (firewalls, load balancers, hypervisors, storage, monitoring, security) and use orchestration tools to develop comprehensive technical solutions. - Intermediate The ability to write, debug, and maintain code in various scripting and programming languages to automate tasks and develop software solutions, specifically Python, Java, or C++. - Intermediate Knowledgeable in MLOps practices and tools to enhance AI model deployment and operations. - Intermediate
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Other Requirements
Completed Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience required 5+ years of experience working with AI technologies Advanced certification such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, ITIL, etc. preferred Ability to travel 25%
The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual.
SHI UK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and we are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process.
Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
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