KPMG
San Francisco, California
At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists & enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it's an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm KPMG is currently seeking a Business Tax Manager - Consulting Focused to join our Business Tax Services practice. Responsibilities: Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping to provide industry knowledge and experience managing a premiere, large client as a true business advisor at the forefront of creating and developing the next big things in technology and business Build and maintain the client relationship, while managing teams of tax professionals and assistants contributing to market and business activities external to the firm Remain up to date on current tax practices, solid understanding of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in particular, its applicability to companies with a strong global presence Oversee risk and financial performance of engagements including billing, collections, and the project budgets Qualifications: Minimum three years of recent experience with income taxes in accordance with ASC 740 and taxation, consolidations, and partnerships Bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in taxation and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university; licensed CPA, EA or JD/LLM, in addition to others on KPMG's approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list Experience using tax provision software like Onesource Tax Provision and data analytics tools Knowledgeable with global tax regulations and international tax compliance Excellent advisory and compliance skills; outstanding verbal and written communications skills Ability to articulate complex information KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work . Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: California Salary Range: $107160 - $226320 KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them. Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists & enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it's an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm KPMG is currently seeking a Business Tax Manager - Consulting Focused to join our Business Tax Services practice. Responsibilities: Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping to provide industry knowledge and experience managing a premiere, large client as a true business advisor at the forefront of creating and developing the next big things in technology and business Build and maintain the client relationship, while managing teams of tax professionals and assistants contributing to market and business activities external to the firm Remain up to date on current tax practices, solid understanding of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in particular, its applicability to companies with a strong global presence Oversee risk and financial performance of engagements including billing, collections, and the project budgets Qualifications: Minimum three years of recent experience with income taxes in accordance with ASC 740 and taxation, consolidations, and partnerships Bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in taxation and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university; licensed CPA, EA or JD/LLM, in addition to others on KPMG's approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list Experience using tax provision software like Onesource Tax Provision and data analytics tools Knowledgeable with global tax regulations and international tax compliance Excellent advisory and compliance skills; outstanding verbal and written communications skills Ability to articulate complex information KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work . Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: California Salary Range: $107160 - $226320 KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them. Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
USAA
San Antonio, Texas
Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs. The Opportunity As a Credit Risk Analytics Manager I, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the execution, maintenance, and enhancement of analytical models. You will be instrumental in complex data gathering and sophisticated analysis, contributing significantly to the preparation of Loss Forecasts and comprehensive risk management reports. This position offers the opportunity to apply and deepen your expertise in quantitative credit, financial analytics, and advanced predictive modeling techniques within a dynamic banking environment. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive robust risk assessments, challenge existing strategies, and inform critical risk and strategy proposals. Join our high-performing team to lead key initiatives in risk analytics, mentor junior analysts, and make substantial contributions to the strategic financial health and risk management of the bank. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX or Plano, TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. What you'll do: Applies advanced analytical skills to assess risks and opportunities across multiple Bank consumer portfolios and translates results into strategic solutions. Assists in delivering Bank strategies across lines of defense by effectively developing and improving complex analytical frameworks, information, and insights to key stakeholders. Conducts and develops advanced quantitative analysis utilizing extensive internal and external data sources to bring structure to problems. Builds and may assist in maintaining effective risk management frameworks which can identify, measure, or mitigate risk. Develops and maintains comprehensive risk reporting in support of management and committee oversight of existing and emerging risks. May conduct effective challenge of credit, product, and/or risk proposals through detailed research and vetting, leveraging banking product, regulatory and industry knowledge, and critical thinking skills to support strong portfolio performance outcomes. May develop and/or execute complex financial risk sensitivity analysis. May execute or support implementation of credit and/or financial modeling infrastructure. Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures. What you have: Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree. 4 years experience in an analytical field or work focused on risk management execution, analytics or risk assessments; OR 2 years experience in an analytical field or focused on risk management execution, analytics or risk assessments with an advanced degree in a quantitative, scientific, engineering, business or technical field; OR an equivalent level of demonstrated competencies in leading risk management execution, advanced analytics, and risk assessments. Experience with data, code, or reporting tools. Experience communicating complex analytical insights to various stakeholders. Ability to apply critical thinking skills with various data to problem solve effectively. Experience driving results through collaboration. What sets you apart: US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner. Advanced Technical Skills: Proficiency in at least one programming language such as SQL, Python or R. Data Analysis & Big Data: Proven ability to query, manipulate, and analyze large and complex datasets. Forecasting & Analytics: Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies and advanced analytical techniques. Communication & Presentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant tools. Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $103,450 - $197,730. USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.). Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting. USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs. The Opportunity As a Credit Risk Analytics Manager I, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the execution, maintenance, and enhancement of analytical models. You will be instrumental in complex data gathering and sophisticated analysis, contributing significantly to the preparation of Loss Forecasts and comprehensive risk management reports. This position offers the opportunity to apply and deepen your expertise in quantitative credit, financial analytics, and advanced predictive modeling techniques within a dynamic banking environment. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive robust risk assessments, challenge existing strategies, and inform critical risk and strategy proposals. Join our high-performing team to lead key initiatives in risk analytics, mentor junior analysts, and make substantial contributions to the strategic financial health and risk management of the bank. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX or Plano, TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. What you'll do: Applies advanced analytical skills to assess risks and opportunities across multiple Bank consumer portfolios and translates results into strategic solutions. Assists in delivering Bank strategies across lines of defense by effectively developing and improving complex analytical frameworks, information, and insights to key stakeholders. Conducts and develops advanced quantitative analysis utilizing extensive internal and external data sources to bring structure to problems. Builds and may assist in maintaining effective risk management frameworks which can identify, measure, or mitigate risk. Develops and maintains comprehensive risk reporting in support of management and committee oversight of existing and emerging risks. May conduct effective challenge of credit, product, and/or risk proposals through detailed research and vetting, leveraging banking product, regulatory and industry knowledge, and critical thinking skills to support strong portfolio performance outcomes. May develop and/or execute complex financial risk sensitivity analysis. May execute or support implementation of credit and/or financial modeling infrastructure. Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures. What you have: Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree. 4 years experience in an analytical field or work focused on risk management execution, analytics or risk assessments; OR 2 years experience in an analytical field or focused on risk management execution, analytics or risk assessments with an advanced degree in a quantitative, scientific, engineering, business or technical field; OR an equivalent level of demonstrated competencies in leading risk management execution, advanced analytics, and risk assessments. Experience with data, code, or reporting tools. Experience communicating complex analytical insights to various stakeholders. Ability to apply critical thinking skills with various data to problem solve effectively. Experience driving results through collaboration. What sets you apart: US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner. Advanced Technical Skills: Proficiency in at least one programming language such as SQL, Python or R. Data Analysis & Big Data: Proven ability to query, manipulate, and analyze large and complex datasets. Forecasting & Analytics: Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies and advanced analytical techniques. Communication & Presentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant tools. Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $103,450 - $197,730. USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.). Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting. USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
FreedomPay
Philadelphia, PA
The FreedomPay Commerce Platform is the technology of choice for many of the largest companies across the globe in retail, hospitality, lodging, gaming, sports and entertainment, foodservice, education, healthcare and financial services. FreedomPay’s technology has been purposely built to deliver rock solid performance in the highly complex environment of global commerce. The company maintains a world-class security environment and was first to earn the coveted validation by the PCI Security Standards Council against Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE/EMV) standard in North America. FreedomPay’s robust solutions across payments, security, identity and data analytics are available in-store, online and on-mobile and are supported by rapid API adoption. The award winning FreedomPay Commerce Platform operates on a single, unified technology stack across multiple continents allowing enterprises to deliver a consistent, repeatable experience on a global scale. FreedomPay is a fast paced, high growth company with a great culture with competitive benefits and compensation with a business casual atmosphere. We are currently seeking a seasoned Sr. Software Architect with experience in the Microsoft technology stack (.NET, C#, SQL) and various other technologies. In this full-time, salaried position, they will join a team of world class architects, engineers and developers solving complex problems. This position will have multiple responsibilities including solution architecting and software design of complex systems. The right candidate will be comfortable with systems integration and have experience bringing sub-systems together into a single system. The software architect must be able to leverage various frameworks, patterns, and tools. They will have shared accountability for the quality of the solution and ensure seamless integration and implementations. This position will report to the Director of Software Architecture.
Job Responsibilities
Analyze and understand client’s technology environment including system process and data flows, integrations, interactions and dependencies, and conceptual designs
Understand and participate in the entirety of the enterprise architecture, systems, services, platforms, and technology
Participate in business requirements gathering activities with project managers, business systems analysts, and other architects
Conduct white board design sessions with clients, both internal and external
Architect complex software solutions using business requirements and produce appropriate artifacts such as functional and operational requirements, and software prototypes
Present/communicate the architecture and software solutions to key stake holders, team members, and developers
Understanding of architectural design patterns, their strengths and weaknesses, and when it’s appropriate to use them
Work within Scrum teams to create Epics and Development Requests and provide estimates
Follow, enforce, and contribute to technical and coding standards and approaches to promote reuse and consistency
Facilitate and conduct regular code reviews to ensure best demonstrated practices and proper architecture
Collaborate with the QA team to ensure proper test plan, test coverage, test execution, and defect remediation
Provide expertise and oversight to developers for solution delivery, from a technical/architecture perspective
Required Skills and Experience
At least a BS/BA Degree in MIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
A minimum of 10 years experience as a Software Developer/Engineer/Architect
A minimum of 2 years experience in high volume transactional processing environments including multi-threaded services and service bus implementations (preferably financial or payment related industry)
Strong English written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
Broad experience with Microsoft technology stack, as well as an understanding of competitive technologies
.NET and Visual Studio
C#, ASP.NET, strong object-oriented experience
Web services; WCF, SOA, RESTful services
MVC 3+, Entity Framework, nHibernate, JavaScript, jQuery, Knockout, Ajax, LINQ, JSON, CSS, XML, NUnit, Spring.NET
SQL 20012+, Oracle 10+
Cloud services and platforms such as AWS, Azure, etc.
Service bus and event hub architecture
CICD with team city, octopus deploy, etc.
Git, Bitbucket, SVN, Artifactory, NuGet, Docker Containerization
Strong database design and performance experience
Experience designing systems that handle large amounts of secure data
Experience developing, designing, and architecting the properly sized solutions for small, medium and large complex software and database systems within large enterprise environments that include complex system integrations and processes; successfully communicating conceptual ideas and design rationale to build consensus
Abstract thinking skills and employing experience and knowledge to create innovative solutions
Experience architecting mobile and distributed applications and platforms including complex distributed service environments (SOA, distributed windows applications and services, and SDK’s)
An ability to articulate architectural differences between solution methods and the challenges and approaches to integrating solutions built on different platforms including a working knowledge of different architectural frameworks that may be used by our customers and our development teams.
Experience developing Multithreaded services (windows services)
Resolve technical problems, disputes, and make tradeoffs as appropriate
Manage risk identification and risk mitigation strategies associated with the architecture
Ensure the architecture is sustainable, deployable, and secure
Excellent multi-tasking skills, managing multiple initiatives at one time in a fast-paced environment
Strong MS Office, Project and Visio skills
Travel may be required (U.S. and International)
Desired Skills and Experience
Experience with Xamarin, Objective C, iOS, Android and Win phone platforms
Experience with strategies for migration to microservices and Service Fabric in a brownfield environment
Technical competence in other programming languages such as C, C++, and Java
As the fastest growing commerce company in the industry, we offer the opportunity for tremendous upward mobility within the company as well as development and professional growth opportunities. FreedomPay provides exceptional benefits including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, Life Insurance, 401K with company match, commission sharing plan, and a modern working environment. All positions must be able to successfully pass a background check as well as a credit check.
The FreedomPay Commerce Platform is the technology of choice for many of the largest companies across the globe in retail, hospitality, lodging, gaming, sports and entertainment, foodservice, education, healthcare and financial services. FreedomPay’s technology has been purposely built to deliver rock solid performance in the highly complex environment of global commerce. The company maintains a world-class security environment and was first to earn the coveted validation by the PCI Security Standards Council against Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE/EMV) standard in North America. FreedomPay’s robust solutions across payments, security, identity and data analytics are available in-store, online and on-mobile and are supported by rapid API adoption. The award winning FreedomPay Commerce Platform operates on a single, unified technology stack across multiple continents allowing enterprises to deliver a consistent, repeatable experience on a global scale. FreedomPay is a fast paced, high growth company with a great culture with competitive benefits and compensation with a business casual atmosphere. We are currently seeking a seasoned Sr. Software Architect with experience in the Microsoft technology stack (.NET, C#, SQL) and various other technologies. In this full-time, salaried position, they will join a team of world class architects, engineers and developers solving complex problems. This position will have multiple responsibilities including solution architecting and software design of complex systems. The right candidate will be comfortable with systems integration and have experience bringing sub-systems together into a single system. The software architect must be able to leverage various frameworks, patterns, and tools. They will have shared accountability for the quality of the solution and ensure seamless integration and implementations. This position will report to the Director of Software Architecture.
Job Responsibilities
Analyze and understand client’s technology environment including system process and data flows, integrations, interactions and dependencies, and conceptual designs
Understand and participate in the entirety of the enterprise architecture, systems, services, platforms, and technology
Participate in business requirements gathering activities with project managers, business systems analysts, and other architects
Conduct white board design sessions with clients, both internal and external
Architect complex software solutions using business requirements and produce appropriate artifacts such as functional and operational requirements, and software prototypes
Present/communicate the architecture and software solutions to key stake holders, team members, and developers
Understanding of architectural design patterns, their strengths and weaknesses, and when it’s appropriate to use them
Work within Scrum teams to create Epics and Development Requests and provide estimates
Follow, enforce, and contribute to technical and coding standards and approaches to promote reuse and consistency
Facilitate and conduct regular code reviews to ensure best demonstrated practices and proper architecture
Collaborate with the QA team to ensure proper test plan, test coverage, test execution, and defect remediation
Provide expertise and oversight to developers for solution delivery, from a technical/architecture perspective
Required Skills and Experience
At least a BS/BA Degree in MIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
A minimum of 10 years experience as a Software Developer/Engineer/Architect
A minimum of 2 years experience in high volume transactional processing environments including multi-threaded services and service bus implementations (preferably financial or payment related industry)
Strong English written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
Broad experience with Microsoft technology stack, as well as an understanding of competitive technologies
.NET and Visual Studio
C#, ASP.NET, strong object-oriented experience
Web services; WCF, SOA, RESTful services
MVC 3+, Entity Framework, nHibernate, JavaScript, jQuery, Knockout, Ajax, LINQ, JSON, CSS, XML, NUnit, Spring.NET
SQL 20012+, Oracle 10+
Cloud services and platforms such as AWS, Azure, etc.
Service bus and event hub architecture
CICD with team city, octopus deploy, etc.
Git, Bitbucket, SVN, Artifactory, NuGet, Docker Containerization
Strong database design and performance experience
Experience designing systems that handle large amounts of secure data
Experience developing, designing, and architecting the properly sized solutions for small, medium and large complex software and database systems within large enterprise environments that include complex system integrations and processes; successfully communicating conceptual ideas and design rationale to build consensus
Abstract thinking skills and employing experience and knowledge to create innovative solutions
Experience architecting mobile and distributed applications and platforms including complex distributed service environments (SOA, distributed windows applications and services, and SDK’s)
An ability to articulate architectural differences between solution methods and the challenges and approaches to integrating solutions built on different platforms including a working knowledge of different architectural frameworks that may be used by our customers and our development teams.
Experience developing Multithreaded services (windows services)
Resolve technical problems, disputes, and make tradeoffs as appropriate
Manage risk identification and risk mitigation strategies associated with the architecture
Ensure the architecture is sustainable, deployable, and secure
Excellent multi-tasking skills, managing multiple initiatives at one time in a fast-paced environment
Strong MS Office, Project and Visio skills
Travel may be required (U.S. and International)
Desired Skills and Experience
Experience with Xamarin, Objective C, iOS, Android and Win phone platforms
Experience with strategies for migration to microservices and Service Fabric in a brownfield environment
Technical competence in other programming languages such as C, C++, and Java
As the fastest growing commerce company in the industry, we offer the opportunity for tremendous upward mobility within the company as well as development and professional growth opportunities. FreedomPay provides exceptional benefits including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, Life Insurance, 401K with company match, commission sharing plan, and a modern working environment. All positions must be able to successfully pass a background check as well as a credit check.
