Principal Application Architect
Camping World
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Chicago • Colorado • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $131,145 - $191,205 per year
Job Level
About the role
- As a Principal IT Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of Good Sam and driving strategic initiatives forward
- Lead the architecture, design and implementation of cutting-edge solutions that address complex business challenges and support the Good Sam and Camping Worlds' growth
- Lead the design of scalable, modular systems that span both on-premises and cloud environments
- Translate business requirements into resilient architectures that support growth, flexibility, and performance
- Take ownership of legacy codebases, applying expert-level troubleshooting and engineering skills to fix, refactor, and modernize critical systems
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership, business units, and technical teams to deeply understand requirements
- Provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams through the complexities of the architecture design process
- Conduct detailed evaluations of current systems—including legacy platforms—to identify potential areas for improvement
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks associated with solution architectures
- Drive continuous improvement in Solutions Architecture practices, processes, and methodologies
- Clearly and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive, hands-on experience in IT Applications Engineering and Solutions Architecture
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and stabilize undocumented legacy systems
- Deep understanding of Architecture Domains including Business Architecture, Data and Information Architecture, Applications Architecture, Security and Identity Architecture, Integration Architecture, Infrastructure (in hybris Cloud environments), Services Architecture, Observability, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery Architecture
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
- In-depth knowledge of Cloud Computing Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Outstanding leadership and team-building capabilities
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence diverse teams and stakeholders
- Working knowledge of ITIL, COBIT, SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), DevOps (DevSecOps), Lean Architecture, Application and Technology Portfolio Management (APM, TPM), Agile methodologies, and best practices
- Experience working with modern technologies like Java, Node, React, API design, microservices, .NET
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in IT governance, risk management, and compliance
- Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Good Sam Roadside Assistance
- Discounts
- Paid parental leave (if eligibility is met)
- Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met)
- On the job training opportunities
- Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
IT Applications EngineeringSolutions Architecturetroubleshootinglegacy systemsCloud Computing PlatformsJavaNodeReactAPI designmicroservices
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingleadershipteam-buildingcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationinfluence