Job Closed
This listing is no longer active.
We're here for all school employees! Helping them live better and retire happier.
Technical Architect
Location
Illinois + 1 moreAll locations: Illinois | Texas
Posted
135 days ago
Salary
$105.2K - $148.0K / year
Seniority
Junior
Job Description
Technical Architect
Horace Mann
• Partner with teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and efficient IT solutions • Translate business requirements into technical system designs, integrating hardware, software, and network components • Recommend technologies and products aligned with the organization’s technical infrastructure • Lead analysis efforts through information gathering and system evaluation • Design, document, develop, test, and debug applications within a team environment • Support business optimization projects, including system enhancements and upgrades • Ensure application performance, reliability, and quality standards are met • Communicate technical plans clearly to designers, developers, and stakeholders • Provide regular updates, raise issues, and share key information in meetings and stand-ups • Contribute to organizational goals by completing assigned technical initiatives
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent work experience
- Typically 1–5 years of relevant experience in technical development or architecture
- Strong knowledge of modern IT systems, best practices, and relevant legislation
- Proficiency in programming languages, web technologies, scripting tools, and protocols
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and project lifecycle principles
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and straightforward manner
- Ability to remain effective under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills; tactful and diplomatic approach
Benefits
- Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.
Related Guides
Related Job Pages
More Backend Engineer Jobs
• Design, build, and maintain backend services using Java 21, Spring Boot, and Hawkbit. • Implement and evolve REST and gRPC APIs, ensuring best practices and versioning standards. • Ensure service reliability through unit and integration testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis. • Work with PostgreSQL for schema design and performance tuning, integrating with caching layers, session management and Pub/Sub like Redis. • Build and debug containerized services using Docker and deploy them on Kubernetes (GKE). • Apply security fundamentals, including OAuth2/OIDC, JWT validation, and secure coding practices. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication and ownership of deliverables. • Contribute to CI/CD workflows (Tekton/Jenkins, ArgoCD) following GitOps principles. • Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and mentor team members as needed.
• Lead system design decisions and validate technology choices with the team. • Mentor and supervise developers, promoting software engineering best practices. • Plan sprints, assign tasks and monitor delivery progress. • Perform code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to engineering standards. • Encourage the technical growth of team members by providing continuous feedback and support on complex issues. • Design, develop and maintain integrations between systems (Linx ERP, VTEX platforms, payment gateways, internal ERPs, etc.). • Define API standards (RESTful/GraphQL), document endpoints and coordinate communication with backend teams and external partners. • Ensure the security, versioning and governance of the APIs used in e-commerce flows. • Define and maintain coding standards in JavaScript (ES6+) and related frameworks (Node.js, React, Vue, etc.). • Establish versioning, branching (GitFlow) and CI/CD guidelines, promoting automation of build and deploy processes. • Implement unit, integration and end-to-end tests, ensuring reliability of releases.
Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day. UniVerse / Pick Basic Developer About the Role: As a UniVerse / Pick Basic Developer with Conduent, you will have an opportunity to work on innovative technology while being surrounded by a culture that recognizes each person’s contributions. Each day you will feel challenged and know you are making a difference. At Conduent, we believe everything touches everything, and to that end we value our work and each other in the process, making it an award-winning place to work. We are looking for a motivated and technically skilled UniVerse / Pick Basic Developer to join our development team. In this mid-level role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management, operation, and continuous improvement of our virtual machine infrastructure across VMware/vSphere and Microsoft Azure environments. You will work closely with platform, DevOps, and application teams to ensure dependable, scalable, and well-governed IaaS services. Key Responsibilities: - Updating UniVerse O/S Licenses - Downloading and installing Rocket UniVerse O/S on servers - Creating UniVerse client accounts for multiple applications - Creating UniVerse Login Scripts - Partnering with program managers and data analysts to develop project criteria from client requests/needs. - Working with ITO to migrate / update older UV Servers - Performing extensive Pick Basic development - Monitoring day-to-day operations on multiple Pick Basic programs and data loads Required Experience: - 10 years of experience with UniVerse, Pick Basic and Unidata - Experience with Linux in a virtualized environment - Strong research and troubleshooting skills debugging issues with applications - Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent tasks with minimal supervision - Must reside in the United States - In depth knowledge and ability within Pick Basic programming - In depth knowledge and ability within Rocket Universe - In depth knowledge using Unidata or equivalent multi-value systems experience Flexible Working At Conduent, we value individuality and flexible working arrangements. In this role, you can expect: - Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while optimizing your work-life balance Working for You We offer perks and rewards designed to support you: - Health & Welfare Benefits: Comprehensive plans tailored to your needs, effective from day one - Retirement Savings: Robust programs to help you secure your financial future - Employee Discounts: Access to a wide range of discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more - Career Growth Opportunities: Paths for advancement within a global organization - Paid Training: Learn while you earn with award-winning learning platforms - Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO packages to help you recharge - Great Work Environment: Join an award-winning culture that values diversity and inclusion Join Us At Conduent, we are united by a shared mission. We understand that our success is driven by the success of our associates. When you join us, you’ll find opportunities to: - Bring your authentic self to work every day. - Grow and thrive both personally and professionally. - Make a meaningful impact with our clients, in our communities, and for the millions of people we serve. With over 50,000 associates in 24 countries, you’ll be part of a global team that’s shaping the future — for the company and for yourself. Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation and/or benefits-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is $96,250-$125,000 annually. Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law. For US applicants: People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply for or compete for employment with Conduent may request such accommodation(s) by submitting their request through this form that must be downloaded: click here to access or download the form. Complete the form and then email it as an attachment to FTADAAA@conduent.com. You may also click here to access Conduent's ADAAA Accommodation Policy.
Senior Java Lead Developer / Architect
Bright Vision TechnologiesBright Vision Technologies is a forward-thinking software development company dedicated to building innovative solutions that help businesses automate and optimize their operations. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to create scalable, secure, and user-friendly applications.
Bright Vision Technologies is a forward-thinking software development company dedicated to building innovative solutions that help businesses automate and optimize their operations. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to design and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise platforms. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Java Lead Developer / Architect to join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping modern application architectures. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential. We are looking for OPT / CPT / H4 EAD / TN / E3 or any other Non-Immigrant visa candidates who are seeking H-1B sponsorship for the 2027 quota. Company: Bright Vision Technologies (www.bvteck.com) Job Title: Senior Java Lead Developer / Architect Onsite/Hybrid: Remote Employment Type: FULL-TIME ROLE WITH BRIGHT VISION (W2) Job Description Environment: Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Microservices Architecture, Event-Driven Design, RESTful & GraphQL APIs, Kafka, API Gateway, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SQL & NoSQL Databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), Docker, Kubernetes, AWS / Azure, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Git, Agile / Scrum methodologies, Design Patterns, System Scalability & Performance Optimization BUT STRICTLY NO C2C / 1099 / THIRD-PARTY COMPANIES. ALL OUR ROLES ARE W2 ONLY. NO THIRD-PARTY BROKERING. For every role, a coding and architecture design test is required, so apply only if you are confident and technically strong. We prefer at least 5+ years of real-time hands-on experience in Java and enterprise system design. If you are a Senior Java Lead Developer / Architect with the above skills and are looking for H-1B sponsorship, please send your resume immediately to harry@bvteck.com. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. Position offered by “No Fee Agency.”Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Bright Vision Technologies (BV Teck) is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, layoffs, and recall. BV Teck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Any improper interference with employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.



