Staff Solutions Architect

Align technology capabilities with business objectives while identifying standardization opportunities

Map applications to business processes to support roadmapping and strategic planning

Maximize platform value through architectural reuse and cross-brand feature sharing

Support efficient capital spend across Brand D&T initiatives

Establish Architectural governance frameworks and educational materials

Develop adaptive Architectural governance frameworks that enable standardization while empowering agile delivery teams

Contribute to EA charter and communication plans

Build relationships between product owners and engineers across brands

Communicate architectural concepts to diverse audiences from executives to developers

Secure stakeholder buy-in for Architecture initiatives

Collaborate with security teams to integrate security considerations into architectural designs and promote secure coding practices across restaurant technologies

Apply knowledge of federated GraphQL platforms to support brand-specific needs

Enable co-creation between global and regional technology teams

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas compellingly and influence stakeholders at all levels (c-suite to junior engineers).

Flexibility and a willingness to get into details and function as a strategic architecture and technical leader as necessary on a project-by-project basis.

Ability to learn, adopt, document and enhance concepts, patterns and standards established by current architecture and engineering leadership.

Ability to present concepts, standards and solutions in group and individual settings in a convincing way that drives their drive adoption.

Ability to inspire and guide teams towards a shared vision, fostering a sense of purpose and direction.

Skilled in delivering feedback and making clear, firm decisions with professionalism, including the ability to pushback when necessary while maintaining positive relationships.

Strong analytical thinking and proactive, results-focused approach.

Ability to work independently while considering broader team dynamics, ensuring effective collaboration and decision-making.

Effective at mentoring and providing actionable guidance for less experienced team members.

Salary Range: $148,900 to $186,500 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.