As a Principal IT Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of Good Sam and driving strategic initiatives forward
Lead the architecture, design and implementation of cutting-edge solutions that address complex business challenges and support the Good Sam and Camping Worlds' growth
Lead the design of scalable, modular systems that span both on-premises and cloud environments
Translate business requirements into resilient architectures that support growth, flexibility, and performance
Take ownership of legacy codebases, applying expert-level troubleshooting and engineering skills to fix, refactor, and modernize critical systems
Collaborate closely with senior leadership, business units, and technical teams to deeply understand requirements
Provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams through the complexities of the architecture design process
Conduct detailed evaluations of current systems—including legacy platforms—to identify potential areas for improvement
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks associated with solution architectures
Drive continuous improvement in Solutions Architecture practices, processes, and methodologies
Clearly and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Requirements
Minimum of 10 years of progressive, hands-on experience in IT Applications Engineering and Solutions Architecture
Proven ability to troubleshoot and stabilize undocumented legacy systems
Deep understanding of Architecture Domains including Business Architecture, Data and Information Architecture, Applications Architecture, Security and Identity Architecture, Integration Architecture, Infrastructure (in hybris Cloud environments), Services Architecture, Observability, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery Architecture
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
In-depth knowledge of Cloud Computing Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Outstanding leadership and team-building capabilities
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence diverse teams and stakeholders
Working knowledge of ITIL, COBIT, SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), DevOps (DevSecOps), Lean Architecture, Application and Technology Portfolio Management (APM, TPM), Agile methodologies, and best practices
Experience working with modern technologies like Java, Node, React, API design, microservices, .NET
A minimum of 8 years of experience in IT governance, risk management, and compliance
Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Tech Stack
AWS
Azure
Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Java
Microservices
Node.js
React
.NET
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Good Sam Roadside Assistance
Discounts
Paid parental leave (if eligibility is met)
Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met)
On the job training opportunities
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and more!