Ad Astra · 1 month ago
Technical Architect
Corporate Office, Overland Park, KS, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelAd Astra is a company dedicated to enhancing higher education through innovative technology solutions. The Technical Architect will play a crucial role in client onboarding and support, leveraging technical skills to ensure successful project delivery and integration of solutions.
ConsultingEducationSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensure a comprehensive understanding and level of effort for the technical deliverables, including identification of all impacted people, processes, and technology throughout a project and/or case lifecycle
Identify need for and assist in crafting problem statements towards technology and integration needs, and liaise with cross-functional teams
Consult towards technical and integration points throughout project delivery to ensure successful execution of the project and realization of the business outcome/value
Act as an escalation point across application support-related issues
Exhibit our core values: passionate, pioneering, unpretentious, fun, honoring God-given talents
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, Systems Management or a related technical discipline
Demonstrated experience reading and understanding code in multiple languages, including JavaScript, Python, SQL, and applying this knowledge to troubleshoot or validate solutions
Broad technology expertise, including experience with distributed and multi-tiered application architectures
Proven ability to work with cross-functional, fast-paced teams to define and deliver business and technical outcomes
Full IT development lifecycle experience, including traditional and Agile methodologies, with hands-on code review and debugging experience
Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven, architecture-informed decisions balancing short- and long-term needs
Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with client business and IT teams ensuring project success and solution adoption
Technical Acumen: Ability to read, interpret, troubleshoot, and situationally update code and system configurations
Ability to build system tools and automation as needed to improve scale and efficiency
Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
Collaborative Communication
Excellent written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical audiences
Experience with APIs and system integrations, REST query tools such as Postman, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Technical Writing
Preferred
Advanced certifications or degrees focused on Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, or Data Analysis
Familiarity with Zendesk, JIRA, Confluence, Salesforce, or similar platforms
Experience with Ellucian Ethos API, PeopleSoft/Oracle API, and Workday API
Previous experience working within the Higher Education Sector, specifically with Student Information Systems
Benefits
401(k) with Profit Sharing
Flexible Time Off
Office Dog!!
Company
Ad Astra
Ad Astra is the trusted partner of 500+ colleges, universities, and systems committed to graduating more students faster.
Founded in 1996
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nicole Dingley
Vice President of Marketing ★ Business Transformation ★ Cross-Functional Leadership
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