Solutions Architect

Amplify is re-imagining the way teachers teach and students learn. We enable teachers to manage whole classrooms and, at the same time, empower them to offer more personalized instruction, so that students become more active, engaged learners.

Amplify is comprised of three divisions. The Amplify Insight and Amplify Learning divisions grew out of the work of Wireless Generation and, as a complement, the Amplify Access division was created shortly thereafter.

Description

We are looking for a Solutions Architect to design innovative solutions, engage clients in both the pre-sales and post-sales stage, and lead the technology delivery in our consulting engagements. Successful candidates will understand the technology landscape in the education industry and leading-edge information technology, know how to integrate our platforms with off-the-shelf software, component stacks and agile/lean development to serve client needs, and excel in high-pressure, high-visibility environment.

Typical projects may include scoping, designing, selling, and delivering medium to large scale K-12 Ed-tech solutions, including data systems, rich web 2.0 applications,  instruction improvement systems, and assessment systems,  integrating them within the education eco-system and enterprise environments, and prototyping and delivering proofs-of-concepts for feasibility analysis and product innovation.

If you have a knack for finding solutions to complex problems, are serious about solution innovation, and love working directly with customers in the Ed-tech space, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities of the Solutions Architect:

• Align customers’ vision and business objectives to solution requirements to shape and scope software development or IT integration projects
• Present architecture alternatives, find the right technology and process fit, and identify the optimal architectural choices with the right price/scope/schedule, right risk factors and sustainable customer relationship
• Write winning proposals to both competitive RFPs and sole-source projects; lead the technology solution sections and contribute to other sections
• Estimate development costs and timelines; conduct technology due diligence; manage technical risks
• Lead and mentor teams of developers, tech leads; establish best practices; practice continuous improvement; foster a learning organization
• Lead the technical solution delivery aspect of the engaged projects, understand all relevant low-level technical details, and participate in the implementation of critical components

Basic Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• 5+ years of recent, hands-on experience developing applications or data systems
• 2+ years of experience successfully scoping, estimating, and delivering customer-facing applications or IT integration projects
• Proven foundation in development fundamentals, enterprise integration, analytical abilities, and familiarity with common enterprise architectures and software packages; especially in the education and social media space
• Expertise in several programming languages such as Java, Python, Scala, C#, C++, Ruby as well as OO design
• Strong command of at least one major commercial or open-source RDBMS, OODBMS or big-data management.  Experience with a commercial or open-source BI, DW, ETL and/or MDM stack such as Jasper, Talend, R, or SSRS/SSIS preferred
• Experience with a commercial or open-source CMS/LCMS/VLE/LMS related stack such as Drupal, Alfresco, Solr/Lucene, Moodle, LTI, Common Cartridge, SCORM, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S.Ed. or MBA highly desired
• Communicates well in both cross-functional and dynamic business environments, and is willing and able to take on multiple roles in high-pressure, high-visibility situations

This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds

Amplify Education, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

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