Multi Solution Web Architect (work From Home)

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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?

Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?

As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOB:

The American Red Cross seeks a creative and energetic Multi Solution Web Architect to join our Fundraising & Marketing Technology Group (FMTG) in supporting applications that help to deliver ARC's mission to "prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors." We accomplish this primarily through public-facing applications at RedCross.org and Redcrossblood.org, an internal gift management platform, as well as several other business systems tied into a corporate intranet.

Top candidates for this role will have recent significant experience as a lead/senior developer, retaining the ability to deliver high-quality, production code. In addition, she or he will leverage that experience to lead collaborative planning sessions, drive architecture decisions to conclusion and recommend solutions to complex problems. The Multi Solution Web Architect will be doing application design and development for our CMS and eCommerce system. Experience working with Adobe Experience Cloud systems, such as AEM, Target and Analytics is highly desired.

The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work 100% remotely from home with a preference work an East Coast schedule to support team and clients. (Core Working Hours 9:00am-5:00pm Eastern)

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):

Lead application design for all feature delivery on Redcross.org, Redcrossblood.org, and related sub-systems to meet high demand and episodic volatility in end-user traffic.

Build relationships with internal customers and partners to understand their needs, priorities, roadmap, and definition of success.

Drive the technical evaluation of technologies and vendor solutions including industry trends and best practices.

Develop and communicate application design documentation intended for both business and technical audiences.

Design user flows, platform architecture, software patterns, and data models to support current and long-term business needs.

Design and develop proof-of-concepts, prototypes, reference architectures, and implementations as needed to support the technical planning of platform and business projects.

Drive integration strategy for corporate systems and applications.

Provide technical oversight of platform improvements and business projects.

Partner with other technical staff, platform leadership, business partners, as well as functional leads in areas such as Security, Privacy, IT Compliance, Business Intelligence, and Data Governance to ensure that FMTG's platform capabilities are meeting the needs and standards of diverse stakeholders.

Establish applications standards and best practices within FMTG.

Work with operations engineers to troubleshoot and identify resolutions for user-reported issues.

Scope: Individual contributor that works under limited supervision. Apply subject matter knowledge. Capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (required/minimum qualifications):

10+ years experience developing web applications utilizing modern software patterns and standards, with 5+ years in the role of lead/senior developer.

5+ years experience in application design and development of a CMS or eCommerce system. Preference is given to candidates who have worked with Adobe Experience Cloud systems, such as AEM, Target and Analytics.

5+ years developing solutions based on Java technology

Significant experience integrating SAAS solutions, managing vendors and integrating with internal and third-party systems.

Exceptional communications skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to business users.

Significant experience collaborating with business stakeholders in an agile environment.

Ability to define and evolve an application to align with stakeholder priorities and timeline.

Ability to collaborate within your own department as well as across the organization.

Experience mentoring and coaching technical team members in a matrix organization.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent*.

If no Adobe Experience Cloud systems, such as AEM, Target and Analytics experience, then must possess a strong self- starter and learning competencies

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (preferred qualifications):

Certifications in Adobe or AWS technology.

Experience in a consulting role engaging clients and technical resources on application design and development choices.

Experience with content management and/or eCommerce for a national US brand.

• Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

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PAY INFORMATION:

The starting annual salary range for this position is $150K - $175K. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role.

This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work, retirement, getting healthy and more. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn.

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO + Holidays

401K with up to 5% Match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

Service Awards and Recognition

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Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested in Volunteering?

Life's emergencies don't stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.

Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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