Solutions Architect/ Software Architecture Lead

Job Description

Solutions Architect/ Software Architecture Lead (Digital Media, NFL Fan Experiences)

The NFL is seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect to join our team. As a Solutions Architect, you will play a key role in driving the success of our NFL Fan digital experience projects, by designing and implementing scalable, high-quality solutions to support our diverse array of digital properties: NFL Mobile, NFL.com, CTV apps, NFL Fantasy. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, infrastructure, operations, and design, to understand client requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

This role is onsite at our flagship offices located on the SoFi Stadium Campus in Inglewood, Ca. We offer a favorable benefit package including annualized bonuses, pension program, generous time off policy, and competitive on-going professional education allowances.

Responsibilities
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand their business needs, technical requirements, and objectives.
• Design end-to-end solutions that meet our organizational needs and align with industry best practices.
• Create architectural diagrams, documentation, and technical specifications for user experiences across our digital properties.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineering, product management, infrastructure, operations, and design teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate new technologies and tools to ensure that our solutions remain innovative and competitive.
• Lead and participate in technical discussions, presentations, and workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensure that solutions are implemented according to specifications and standards.
• Help with troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues as they arise.

Required Qualifications
• Strong understanding of CDNs, databases, and general infrastructure.
• Knowledge of best practices for the full software development life cycle (SDLC), including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, CI/CD build processes, testing, and operations.
• 3+ years working as a solutions architect.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and best practices.

Required Qualifications
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience with video delivery solutions.
• Experience with AWS services and technologies.
• Proficiency in various programming languages (e.g. Typescript/Javascript, Java, Scala, PHP)
• Experience working at software or media companies.
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Foster teamwork. Be a facilitator for other teams.
• Self-driven and proactive approach.

Travel
• Some travel may be required (<15%).

Terms / Expected Hours of Work
• NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week.

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Salary

$115,000
- $150,000 USD

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d26nx5-18-223-203-220-42 in your application.