Application Architect II

14589BRJob Description:We are undertaking a transformation to modernize our applications. The successful candidate will work closely with internal business partners to deliver innovative solutions that drive measurable business value. This role requires a strong ability to collaborate within a team environment as well as work independently. You will be responsible for contributing to multiple projects, meeting key milestones and deadlines. The ideal candidate will have experience in analyzing and documenting manufacturing operations and business processes, designing and providing input on effective solutions, and partnering with development teams to bring those solutions to life. This position will be located in Portage, IN.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop relationships with our internal customers to deliver valuable solutions

• Design and guide development of new corporate systems using standards to streamline functionality and retire legacy applications

• Translate business requirements into technical requirements

• Provide infrequent off-hour support by responding and resolving priority trouble tickets

• Facilitate agreement on organizational work models and processes to meet business requirements and deliver projects

• Identify and implement practical AI and Machine Learning capabilities into our solutions as we modernize our applications

• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of technology trends

• Think outside of our traditional ways of doing things to deliver innovative solutions

MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• The candidate’s level will be based upon a combination of education and relevant experience

• Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science or relevant discipline

• Two plus years’ experience delivering innovative applications with responsibility for strategy formulation

• Ability to work independently

• Strong organizational, project, process and time management skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to think creatively and solve problems

• Demonstrated skill at data visualization and storytelling for an audience of stakeholders

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Two plus years working in the IT Field

• Experience working in the steel (or related manufacturing) industry

• Experience developing applications with .Net based frameworks and using agile methodologies

• Knowledge of Azure DevOps, Cloud Technologies, UI/UX Design and Development, Kafka, Redis, MQTT, UNS, Web Services, Streaming Data and Real-Time Integration, SQL

• Working experience with offshore development team

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a hybrid role with a commuter remote structure that requires some travel.

• Must be able to constantly operate a computer.

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time

Competency Summary:

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change

Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate

Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview:

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24

• Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24

• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25

• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ‘24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)