Principal Solutions Architect
Tacoma, WA

Job Description

TrueBlue, the people company, has a Principal Solutions Architect position open in their corporate office in downtown Tacoma.

The architect is a critical member of the PeopleReady technology leadership team responsible for designing and communicating the PeopleReady technology architecture as we transform business operations. The ideal candidate is a top-notch leader passionate about simplifying complex problems and making lives better through technology.

The TrueBlue mission is to be a force for good by connecting people and work. We currently put someone to work every 8 seconds on a worldwide basis. We count 250 of the U.S. Fortune 500 as our clients and placed over 750,000 people with paying work in 2018.

As one strong team, we are redefining how people find work via technological innovations spanning the AWS cloud, high velocity CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IAC), machine learning and innovative AI-based approaches automating classical recruiting processes. Our technology vision is to automate our global infrastructure via a complete migration to the AWS cloud, which is currently underway.

As a member of the TrueBlue Technology organization you will play a key role in designing, implementing and realizing a complete technology transformation on a global scale that will materially transform the staffing and recruiting industries in the U.S. and abroad. This is an opportunity to join one of the few mid-sized public companies in the Puget Sound that has global scale and reach, while also providing access to the resources needed to drive meaningful technology innovation - and make a difference as an individual contributor.

COMPANY

TrueBlue, Inc. (NYSE:TBI) is a leading global provider of industrial staffing and outsourcing solutions through three business units: PeopleReady, PeopleScout, and PeopleManagement.

* PeopleReady, an industry leader providing on-demand and skilled labor in retail, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, energy, construction, hospitality, and energy industries.
* PeopleScout, a leader in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solutions provides high-volume permanent employee recruitment process outsourcing and management of outsourced labor service providers.
* PeopleManagement provides on-premise contingent staffing and on-premise management of those contingent staffing services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

* Lead the PeopleReady technology architecture leveraging the Salesforce platform integrated with other third-party SaaS products and proprietary solutions.
* Recommend technology solutions, delivery methodologies, and innovation opportunities to transform the business and delight users.
* Author technical specifications and detailed design documents.
* Architect data models to support evolving business processes.
* Guide the technology team to design, implement, and deploy flexible, scalable solutions.
* Collaborate with development leaders to ensure technical viability, integrity, and scalability.
* Monitor system performance and reporting processes to inform enhancement recommendations
* Proactively research change impact and present recommendations for incremental Salesforce releases.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related disciplines required.
* A proven history of designing and leading technology-based business transformations.
* 5-10 years of experience as a Salesforce developer including Apex, Visualforce, REST, APIs, SOQL, XML, Javascript, CSS, and HTML. Salesforce Certified Developer strongly preferred.
* Strong familiarity with user-facing aspects and Salesforce object configuration, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Pardot, Marketing Cloud, AppExchange, and Communities.
* Ability to design, code, debug, package and deploy solutions on the Salesforce platform.
* Experience with integrating Salesforce with other applications using Mulesoft, or other ETL tools required.
* Strong familiarity with master data management and Informatica 360 preferred.
* Strong negotiation, consultative and relationship building ability.
* Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative, agile environment.



TrueBlue employs nearly 7000 professionals and provides a competitive benefits package, including: Company-matching 401(k); Employee Stock Purchase Program; Tuition Reimbursement; generous vacation benefits including flexibility to take time off, College Savings Fund; and comprehensive Health and Welfare coverage including Medical/Dental/Vision.

We offer a flexible job-commuting environment for both S. Puget Sound (Tacoma) and Seattle-area candidates looking to join our team and be part of re-defining the staffing and recruiting industry via technology-driven innovation.

We expect everyone on the team to gain basic-to-advanced technology certifications (AWS, Kubernetes, Jenkins, etc.) and provide the necessary training materials, work flexibility for studying and reimbursement for testing fees in support of gaining accreditation.

Corporate values of integrity and respect, and our ability to exceed client expectations distinguish TrueBlue as an employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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