Software Architect

KBX Technology Solutions, LLC, a provider of transportation technology to industry leaders, is currently seeking an experienced Software Architect with a strong proficiency in event-driven microservice architecture to join our innovative team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient backend architectures that harness the power of cloud-native technologies and event-driven principles. Your expertise will be instrumental in defining and executing data strategies, ensuring data integrity, and enabling advanced analytics and insights within our dynamic cloud-native environment.

Our Team

The Software Architect is an essential member of our Platform Architecture team, focused on providing comprehensive platform architecture principles which form the bedrock of all our products. Close collaboration with Software, Cloud, and Data architect peers allows the collective formulation of strategic blueprints and guidelines that underpin our core capabilities and product offerings.

What You Will Do

• Lead Observability Strategy: Design and implement a comprehensive observability strategy, utilizing industry-leading tools and practices to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of the platform.
• Architect Event-Driven Microservices: Collaborate cross-functionally to design and architect event-driven microservice solutions that align seamlessly with cloud-native principles. Research, evaluate and select appropriate tools, technologies, and frameworks to support data storage, processing, integration, and analytics within an event-driven context
• Promote Knowledge Sharing and Transformation: Play an active role in driving transformative initiatives across KBX, offering guidance in architecture and enablement. Collaborate with colleagues to foster a culture of shared knowledge and continuous improvement.
• Cloud-Native Prowess: Assist product teams with the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-native solutions utilizing technologies like Kubernetes, Kafka, microservices, and containers. Ensure these solutions exhibit high availability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, establishing a robust cornerstone for comprehensive back-end development.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience instrumenting and leveraging metrics, logs and tracing in distributed systems
• Experience defining Service Level Objectives and Indicators.
• Experience using tools for observability, monitoring and alerting of enterprise-scale distributed systems
• Experience with the .NET framework and C# understanding of design patterns, architecture principles, and best practices with .NET development
• Experience with cloud platforms AWS or Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Experience with event-driven architecture, data modeling, data integration, and data governance principles.
• Experience in cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Kafka, microservices, and managed services

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience assessing, designing, and implement SaaS solutions, combining C# with event-driven architecture and microservices to create comprehensive solutions.
• Experience designing and implementing microservices using gRPC to enhance the efficiency and interconnectivity of microservices within the platform ecosystem.
• Experience refining and enhancing software design and development practices to continuously deliver higher quality products and reduce time to value.

For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - $190,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

The application window is anticipated to close on 30 days from January 26, 2024.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

KBX Technology Solutions develops proprietary transportation management software designed to provide real-time, actionable insights for all modes of transportation and simplify complexities across global supply chains. Using a data-driven approach, KBX Technology Solutions is committed to creating technologically advanced solutions for modern logistics needs. KBX Technology Solutions is a subsidiary of KBX-a Koch Industries Inc. company-and complements KBX Logistics, the transportation and asset management arm of KBX. For more information on KBX, visit www.kbx.com

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf