Solution Architect

 

 

Join a team that is changing millions of lives. 

 

Transforming smiles, changing lives. 

  

At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. 

  

Ready to join us?

 

About this opportunity 

We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to join Global Enterprise IT team in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will have expertise in various technologies and methodologies to design and implement complex enterprise solutions. If you are passionate about creating innovative architectures and driving business success through technology, we want to hear from you.

 

In this role, you will… 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into architectural designs.
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture models that reflect our strategies and goals.
• Has experience or familiar with top business workflow software on the market.
• Design scalable and secure solutions using cloud infrastructure and modern technologies.
• Ensure compliance and identify risks with architectural standards and guidelines.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Define responsibilities of system components and design interfaces between systems.
• Define aspects of development, appropriate technology, workflow, and standards.
• Collaborate with other architects and software developers globally.
• Write and review formal architecture design documents.
• Lead the implementation of architectural principles across projects.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for adoption.

 

In this role, you’ll need … 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or similar role.
• 12 years of experience in enterprise application including micro services, event driven, and cloud platform (AWS, Azure).
• 5 years of experience in architecting software applications and services.
• 3 years of experience in cloud computing, database, and server-side architectures.
• Exceptional understanding of software design principles and patterns.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solution Architect or TOFAF, or similar is a plus.
• Experience and strong knowledge about AI technologies is a plus.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Be a self-motivated, quick learner, strong problem solver, team player.
• Ability to make great technical decisions early in the development process and influence others.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Sound like a good fit?    

Great! Click the "Apply" link to let us know you are interested. Not the right fit? Don’t worry, Align is quickly growing so we are creating more opportunities to expand our Align family. Please consider joining our Talent Network to receive notifications about future jobs or sharing this opportunity with others in your network.     

  

About Align   

Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services. Did you know? Align is the world’s largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials.    

   

By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work – these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work.    

   

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Global Diversity Statement:

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

 

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire.

 

Primary Location Base Salary Range: $200,800 to $240,100 USD
 

Base salary ranges are a guideline used to determine appropriate pay. Placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically. For field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable commission plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S. Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

Salary : $186,500 - $226,629