Web Application Architect
Pleasant Prairie, WI

Job Description

Web Application Architect

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Dr. Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Uline is seeking a Web Application Architect to join our Technology team.

Position Responsibilities

* Architect Uline's web applications portfolio, including the multi-billion dollar e-commerce web and mobile solutions, Uline's intranet system, custom-built sales CRM system and other web applications.
* Ensure technical designs are in compliance with established architectural standards.
* Establish the technical vision and direction for the team as well as provide guidance, direction and support to application developers and technical designers.
* Evaluate and recommend application development and support technologies.
* Design solutions for high availability and disaster recovery.
* Work with other architects on enterprise-wide IT strategies and technologies.
* Stay current with technology trends and help migrate to technologies that are best fit for the organization.
* Recommend alternatives for application portfolio migration that best align with business needs plus optimize maintainability and performance.

Minimum Requirements

* Bachelor's degree. Master's degree a plus.
* 10+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in a lead design or architectural capacity.
* Broad knowledge and experience with multiple technologies such as C#, ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript, Java, web servers, application servers, n-tier applications, database management systems and open source trends.
* Experience with large-scale e-commerce web applications a big plus.
* Experience with content distribution systems like Akamai a plus.
* Experience with designing and building mobile web applications a plus.
* Experience working with Agile development frameworks a plus.
* Clear understanding of object-oriented design principles.
* Strong understanding of database design and implementation.
* Adept at producing architectural diagrams and presentations for use in communications with various levels of management and staff.
* Demonstrated ability to solve problems, determine appropriate actions and complete projects with little direction.
* Ability to meet tight deadlines and thrive in a multi-project environment while ensuring production systems are up and performing well.
* Available for travel to Uline's domestic and international branches.

Benefits

* Complete insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts and wellness programs.
* 401(k) with 5% employer match.
* Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
* Bonus programs that include annual performance, sales goals and profit sharing.
* Scholarship program for children of employees.

Employee Perks

* On-site café with executive chefs and seasonal dinner-to-go options.
* First-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
* Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.
* Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
* Professional development classes and monthly in-house speakers.

About Uline

Uline is the leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials to businesses throughout North America. We're a privately held, family-owned company known for incredible service and quality products. We offer same-day shipping on over 36,000 products found in our 788-page catalog and on our state-of-the-art e-commerce website.

Our quality products, huge inventory and ongoing expansion fuel our incredible growth. This is a great time to join Uline!

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled

Uline is a drug-free workplace.

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