Solution Architect

Job Title :
Solution Architect

Location:
Trenton, NJ
-Hybrid- 3 days onsite and 2 days remote

Duration: 10+ Months- extension possible

We are looking for a Solutions Architect to identify, research, discuss, design, and implement enterprise architecture standards across application development, service delivery, and infrastructure. A hybrid work schedule of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote; there may be some flexibility in the onsite work arrangement. However, candidates need to be within a 1-hour commute of the client.

• Work across Application Development, Service Delivery, and Infrastructure to identify, research, discuss, design, and implement key architecture standards
• Design integration strategies for disparate systems, applications, and data sources across the enterprise
• Establish common interfaces, architecture principles, data standards, and best practices
• Support senior management on complex technology initiatives and investment decisions
• Create and maintain an architecture review process to evaluate proposed solutions against standards and strategic objectives
• Collaborate with the security team to ensure solutions meet organizational and regulatory requirements
• Provide strategic architectural guidance while considering the practical implications of technology decisions across the organization

Required:

• 7 years of experience making informed decisions under uncertainty, weighing multiple factors and constraints, and considering long-term implications of architectural choices
• 7 years of experience with electronic data processing platforms and software
• 7 years of experience with database and data dictionary systems and applications
• 7 years of experience with application portfolio management, software design patterns, application integration, legacy system modernization, and application lifecycle management
• 7 years of experience with data modeling, data governance, master data management, data warehousing, analytics platforms, and data quality frameworks
• 7 years of experience with infrastructure components, platforms, development tools, middleware, and technology standards across both on-premises and cloud-based environments
• 7 years of experience preparing clear, accurate, and informative reports and documentation on database systems, including creation and maintenance of data dictionary documentation
• 7 years of experience collaborating effectively with project teams and stakeholders at all levels
• 7 years of experience communicating effectively in writing and verbally with various levels of personnel
• 7 years of experience explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• 7 years of experience maintaining essential records and files
• 7 years of experience learning and utilizing various types of electronic and manual recording and information systems used by the agency
• 7 years of experience reading, writing, speaking, understanding, and communicating in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position
• 7 years of experience in government or regulatory environments
• 7 years understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern software development lifecycle practices

Preferred:

• TOGAF Certification, Certified Enterprise Architect, or similar recognized enterprise architecture credentials demonstrating formal training
• 7 years of experience with AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification
• 7 years experience multi-cloud experience
• Proven track record leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives, cloud migrations, or enterprise modernization programs from inception through completion
• Comfort presenting to executive leadership, board members, or external stakeholders
• Ability to communicate complex technical strategies in business terms