Solutions Architect

Legal Entity: American Honda Motor Co., Inc 

Business Unit: Digital Services & Marketing 

Division: Digital Services Development and Opratio 

Work Location: Torrance - Main Campus Location

Career Level: 5 

Salary Range: $111,100.00 - $166,600.00 

Job Purpose: 

The Software QA & Governance Department under Digital Services Development division (DSD) of American Honda Motors (AHM) is responsible for operations and quality management of digital services and software products, including Connected Apps and Backoffice. The department also provides Customer Relationship (CR)/Call Center support and training, release approval, architecture, cybersecurity, and Divisional PMO/Admin services.

The department is seeking for highly motivated and experienced Solution Architect with comprehensive expertise in application, mobile, security, quality, and telematics ecosystems. The architect is responsible for thought-leadership for innovation toward the next evolution of Digital Services Development (DSD) technology products that will help us reach our future-focused goals.  The architect will be responsible for the design and support of the mobile and security at DSD. Alignment to Honda global and regional security policy, regional architecture standards, application risk and governance compliance will be keys to the success of this role.

Key Accountabilities:

Develop and promote Digital Services Development Strategy, solution architecture,  methodologies, and standards
Work together with development teams and various internal and external architects, team lead to develop and deliver long-term strategic goal for Digital Services Development architecture
Support architecture, security, application development, integrations of all current and future  DSD products 
Support solutions and governance for Digital Services Development

Qualifications, Experience, Skills:

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

BS in Computer Science, information systems, or computer engineering

Minimum Experience:

10+ years of progressive experience in mobile and security architecture
5+ years of project and support experience in the automotive area
5+ years of automotive customer and / or dealer support experience.
5+ years of business consulting experience.
5+ years strong analyst experience 
2-3 years of Automotive, Telematics/Connected Vehicle or Consumer Electronics/IoT experience desired

Other Job-Specific Skills:

Strong oral, verbal communication/presentation skills
Code Reviews

Job Dimensions:

No. of Direct Reports: 2-5

No. of Indirect Reports: 5

Financial Dimensions: (e.g. annual revenue, operating budget)

Working Conditions: 

No relocation
Travel: 5% of the time
Hybrid: at least twice a week in office
Overtime  

Benefits:

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

 Total Rewards:

·    Competitive base salary 

Pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, education, etc.

·    Annual Bonus

·    Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)

·    Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days

·    401K Plan with company match + additional contribution

 Career Growth:

·    Advancement opportunities

·    Career mobility 

·    Education reimbursement for continued learning

·    Training and Development programs

 Additional Offerings:

·    Wellbeing program

·    Community service and engagement programs

·    Product programs

·    Free drinks onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.