Sr. Solutions Architect – Technology

Join our Information Technology team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.

Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Position: Sr. Solutions Architect – Technology

Department: Information Technology

Work Location: El Paso, TX, Dallas, TX, Arlington, TN, Boston, MA, Plano, TX, Marlborough, MA, Morristown, NJ, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: Helen of Troy associates enjoy the advantages and flexibility of a hybrid working model, allowing for in office 3 days minimum, and remote 2 days. Any changes to this working model would be communicated accordingly.

What you will be doing:

Lead and collaborate with IT teams to craft, develop, and implement solutions for our enterprise applications. Ensure successful delivery of technology solutions, adhering to SDLC, change management and standard processes. Analyze business requirements, coordinate system modernization efforts, and lead project timelines and resources to achieve business objectives

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term technology strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide junior team members, encouraging a culture of innovation and excellence.

• Complex Problem-Solving: Analyze complex business problems and craft innovative solutions.

• Architecture Design: Craft robust and scalable enterprise architectures, including application, data, and infrastructure layers.

• Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate potential risks to system availability and data integrity.

• Performance Optimization: Optimize system performance and resource utilization.

• Security and Compliance: Ensure adherence to security standards and compliance regulations.

• Change Management: Manage changes to the IT environment, minimizing disruption to business operations.

• Cross-Functional Teamwork: Work closely with business and IT teams to achieve shared goals.

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Enterprise Architecture: Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks

• Technology Stack: Proficiency in our technologies (EBS R12, cloud platforms, Oracle databases, PL/SQL, Forms, Power Bi, Snowflake, Azure, Java, middleware).

• Design Patterns: Knowledge of design patterns and principles to build robust and scalable solutions.

• Data Modeling: Ability to craft data models and understand data flows.

• Security: Understanding of security principles and best practices.

• Performance Optimization: Knowledge of performance tuning techniques.

• Leadership: Ability to lead and mentor teams.

• Communication: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and align technology solutions with business goals.

• Collaboration: Ability to work optimally with diverse teams, including business analysts, developers, and infrastructure engineers.

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing technologies and business requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in related profession/field.

• 10+ years' experience in business application development.

• 5+ years' experience managing teams.

• 15+ years working with relational DB's using SQL/PL SQL skills

• Expert knowledge of Oracle REST Data services

• Experience with change management and configuration management

• Experience with Agile development methodologies

• Expert knowledge of Oracle Integration Cloud Platform-as-a-Service, including provisioning, connectors/adapters, REST & SOAP API’s, Security and monitoring.

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oracle knowledge: Oracle Fusion, Oracle Visual Builder, ADF and/or Application Express. Oracle e-business suite 12.1.3 or higher.

• Sophisticated SQL/PL SQL concepts

Benefits: Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture, and background. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any protected basis.

We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000.

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.

At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.