Solution Architect
Calvert, AL, US
As a global leader in Stainless Steel, we're seeking a dynamic Solution Architect and be part of our IT team in Calvert, Mobile County, Alabama.
We invite you to explore an exceptional career opportunity, in this role, you will be responsible for proactively realizing and overseeing solutions for the business. Solutions need to be provided efficiently, promptly handled, controlled, monitored, and implemented with minimum disruption to services.
Outokumpu is the global leader in sustainable stainless steel. We employ some 9,000 professionals in more than 30 countries who set the gold standard for innovation. The Americas is headquartered in Calvert, Mobile County, Alabama; home to one of the most technically advanced integrated stainless-steel mill in the United States. The Americas’ footprint also expands to San Luis Potosi, Mexico, which is the only stainless steel cold rolling mill plus service center in the country. Additionally, Outokumpu business area Americas has a commercial office in Brazil.
Job qualifications and experience requirements:
- An academic degree or equivalent qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing architecture
- Experience working on various Linux/Unix based infrastructures
- Experience working on various Windows Server operating systems
- Previous server migration experience (2-3 cycles)
- Ability to interact with business partners and gather appropriate actionable items that align with the overall structure
- Excellent understanding of various programming methodologies
- Working knowledge of various tools, open-source technologies, and cloud services
- On- call and availability to commute to site
Competencies and skills:
- Ability to interact with business partners and gather appropriate actionable items that align with the overall structure
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Awareness of critical concepts with the software development lifecycle
- Ability to solve complex business problems and provide proper solutions
- Continuous improvement and development pipeline expertise
Some of the activities you will be doing are:
- Understanding customer requirements and project KPIs to ensure alignment with business goals.
- Implementing various development, testing, automation tools, and IT infrastructure
- Planning the team involvement in project management activities
- Managing stakeholders and external interfaces to ensure smooth project execution.
- Setting up tools and infrastructure as required
- Defining and setting development, test, release, update, and support processes
- Monitoring processes during the entire lifecycle for its adherence and updating or creating new processes for improvement/ automation and minimizing the wastage
- Identifying and implementing cybersecurity measures by monitoring corporate vulnerability assessment and risk management program reports
- Incidence management and root cause analysis
- Monitoring and measuring customer experience and KPIs
- This position has no direct report requirements but will be expected to assign tasks to appropriate groups as needed
Physical requirements:
- Ability to frequently sit, stand, talk, and hear for long periods of time.
- Frequently use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
- Frequently reach with hands and arms.
- Walking, bending, stooping, or climbing stairs.
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. individually.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Salary range: USD.101,900 - 140,100 base
What we offer:
- Competitive benefit package including health, dental, disability, life and voluntary insurance options.
- Time to recharge through PTO plus paid holidays and parental leave.
- Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on your professional and personal priorities.
- Retirement plan and company matching up to 6%
- Employee Assistance Program.
- An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Relocation assistance may be offered.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need an accommodation to complete any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, you may call 251-225-9748 or email humanresources.sl-usa@outokumpu.com.
Nearest Major Market: Mobile AL