What We Need: Brady Corporation is looking for a creative and experienced architecture and engineering leader. Our engineering leaders are characterized by exceptional technical skills with demonstrated progression in leadership responsibility. They have also kept their technology skills current and bring an unwavering passion for technical quality, innovation, and managing the dynamics of a fast-paced environment. This position is the lead technologist and architect in our global IT organization reporting to the Chief Information Officer. In this exciting role, you will lead our technology strategy and architecture as well as capability development for automation, integration, AI-initiatives, and data platform improvements. You will play a pivotal role in our technology transformation, driving innovation and defining our technical strategy and architecture in close collaboration with both business and technical teams to ensure implementation of best-in-class solutions and standards across the organization. What You'll Be Doing: + Develop and implement technology architecture strategies that align with business goals and technological advancements. + Work across teams to define and maintain architectural standards, guidelines, and roadmaps. + Stay informed about emerging technologies and their potential impact on Brady. + Deep understanding of various technologies, platforms, and architectures. + Ensure architecture and technology strategies enable systems that are scalable, resilient, and maintainable. + Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technology and application development teams. + Oversee the development lifecycle and ensure projects deliver expected outcomes. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address technical challenges. + Lead innovation processes that improve the business and increase capacity in our teams. + Lead and mentor development and architecture teams. + Recruit, train, and develop team members. + Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment. + Communicate architectural decisions and technical strategies to stakeholders. + Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment and integration. + Build strong relationships with internal and external partners. + Understand the business needs and translate them into technical solutions. + Demonstrate business acumen to work effectively with all levels of the organization. + Contribute to the overall success of the company by delivering innovative and efficient solutions. What You Will Need To Be Successful: + Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field + 10+ years of software development experience + 7+ years of managing software engineers and solution architects, including hiring and performance management + Strong understanding of current architecture and software development best practices + Experience with agile development practices + Ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences + Experience designing, developing, and leading scalable and secure enterprise solutions + Strong understanding of the tools of the trade, including architecture patterns, data architectures and tools, solution design, and modern development practices and tools. About Us: Who we are:Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we're just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities. We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2024, Brady employed approximately 5,700 people worldwide. Our fiscal 2024 sales were approximately $1.34 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com. Why work at Brady:A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth. Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back. Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world. Our Benefits: + Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision + Generous 401(k) with company match + Paid time off and holidays + Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees + Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance + Education reimbursement opportunities + Scholarship program for children of Brady employees + A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities + Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management) + Dress-for-your-day dress code + Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program