Job Title: Solution Architect

Location: Richmond, VA

Duration: 12 Months

 

Description:

The Client IT Division is seeking two (2) Solution Architect to support ongoing architecture activities. The selected candidates will adhere to defined standards to architect and design software systems; comply with collection of measurements of accomplishments; contribute to the quality and delivery of the technical documentation for software solutions; create overall application and solution architectures, component designs, and systems integration and implementations for a particular business solution.

 

Responsibilities:

• Candidate will lead efforts in defining, documenting and estimating the following for enterprise applications
• Requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, on- prem, hybrid and cloud topologies, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks and controls, system inputs and output. 
• The selected candidate will collaborate with other IT staff to assess business needs and requirements and translate them into automated solutions; will produce relevant solution design artifacts including but not limited to: technical estimates, conceptual, logical and physical system designs, sequence diagrams, and data models;
• Will coordinate new system development to ensure it is consistent and well integrated with existing application systems and COTS solutions
• Analyze and estimate feasibility and compatibility with hardware and other programs; and will consult with clients to prototype, architect, and design applications to meet needs.

 

Requirements:

• 5+ years direct experience in enterprise-level application design and integration.
• 5+ years direct experience in cloud application (Azure/AWS) architecture.
• 5+ years direct experience in SaaS (Software as a Service) architecture.
• Experience with SAFe architecture and proven work experience with Agile/Scrum teams.
• Proven experience in overseeing the linking of cross-functional applications between disparate business units and systems.
• Knowledge of relational database design and management techniques.
• Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures, project lifecycle models, etc.
• Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
• Competency with XML constructs and schemas.
• Confidence and experience with API protocols and schemas such as SOAP and REST.
• Strong understanding of end-user needs and requirements.
• Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a team environment
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

 

Skills:

 

Skills	Required / Desired	Amount	Years of Experience
Experience with integration architecture and proven work experience with Agile/Scrum teams	Required	5 Years	Years
Proven experience in developing enterprise and solution level architectural designs.	Required	5 Years	Years
Experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping, methodology development, and data mapping.	Required	5 Years	Years
Technical experience with large scale system integration	Required	5 Years	Years