Principal Architect, Software Engineering Houston, TX

Principal Architect, Software Engineering

Credera is a global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, deep industry knowledge, AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across various industries. We continuously evolve our services to meet the needs of future organizations and reflect modern best practices. Our unique global approach provides tailored solutions, transforming the most influential brands and organizations worldwide.

Our employees, the lifeblood of our company, are passionate about making an extraordinary impact on our clients, colleagues, and communities. This passion drives how we spend our time, resources, and talents. Our commitment to our people and work has been recognized globally.

As a Principal Architect at Credera, you will be responsible for the design, estimation, and execution of technology implementation projects for one or more clients. You will be responsible for recommending the appropriate technology approach, team structures, skill sets. You will be responsible for mentoring and developing team members and senior practice leadership. In addition, you will be expected to support practice and company development through leading research and development, training, and reusable software development accelerator development.

As a member of the practice Management Team, you will help set the vision and strategic direction of the practice as well as owning or assisting with one or more go‑to‑market or corporate functions within the practice (e.g., employee engagement, training, accelerator development, etc.).

On a typical day, you might expect to work with clients to capture and synthesize requirements, research and propose the technical approach, and determine skills / capabilities and team requirements. You will be ultimately responsible for the quality technology delivery of technology implementation projects, by ensuring that Credera’s best practices and industry best practice standards are being appropriately applied. You will lead one or more teams of skilled technologists, providing the proper leadership, mentoring, and development.

You will work with channel partners to support the relationship and help win new business. You will typically participate in one or more business development cycles.

WHO YOU ARE:

• You are an experienced, hands‑on software architect that has been in the industry or technology consulting for at least 8 years
• You have a passion for open source technologies and the art of software engineering
• You look for opportunities to mentor, lead and develop others
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• You currently lead teams that develop complex, high-volume, mission critical enterprise solutions that are built from the ground up, using a variety of different open source components and are deployed in a high available environment
• You are well versed in different software development methodologies and understand the benefits and challenges of each
• The software you develop uses continuous integration/continuous delivery tools
• You spend at least 40% of your time actively developing code

Learn More: Credera is part of the Omnicom Precision Marketing Group (OPMG), a division of Omnicom Group Inc. OPMG is a global network of agencies that leverage data, technology, and CRM to create personalized and impactful customer experiences. OPMG offers a range of services, such as data‑driven product / service design, technology strategy and implementation, CRM / loyalty strategy and activation, econometric and attribution modelling, technical and business consulting, and digital experience design and development.

Compensation: The salary range listed is provided for informational purposes only. Credera treats all applicants as individuals, considering, but not limited to, their professional and academic experience, specialized training, certifications, and associated responsibilities as they relate to our specific industry. The salary range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for each unique employee.

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