Solutions Architect

Role-Solutions Architect

Richmond, VA| Both Web Cam and In Person Interview| local candidates strongly preferred

	Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	of Experience
Experience in enterprise-level application design and integration	Required	8	Years

Experience in Azure (cloud-native and hybrid architecture)	Required	8	Years
Experience with Docker and azure cloud services such as AKS, Azure functions, Azure Container Service, Azure App services, Azure API Management	Required	5	Years

Experience working with Azure Data factory, Azure Data Lake	Required	2	Years
Experience in SaaS (Software as a Service) architecture	Required	8	Years

Experience with integration architecture and proven work experience with Agile/Scrum teams	Required	8	Years
Experience with architecture engagement in Agile methodologies (SAFe and Scrum)	Required	8	Years

Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse) and Dynamics365	Required	2	Years
Experience with Esri ArcGIS	Nice to have	2	Years

Create overall application and solution architectures, component designs, and systems integration and implementations for a particular business solution.
Lead efforts in defining, documenting and estimating the following for enterprise applications.
Capture 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.
Collaborate with other IT staff to assess business needs and requirements and translate them into automated solutions
Produce relevant solution design artifacts including but not limited to technical estimates, conceptual, logical and physical system designs, sequence diagrams, and data models
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.
Collaborate with Business areas and cross- functional Enterprise Architects to fully understand business needs and provide strategic consultation
Partner with architects, other technical team members and to develop roadmaps and strategies to support agency KPIs
Design/Implement Enterprise Security/technology Patterns
Consult with teams as needed on initiatives and provide tactical direction as well as provide architecture considerations on legacy solutions

Qualifications:
Experience with SAFe architecture and proven work experience with Agile/Scrum teams.
Proven experience in developing enterprise and solution level architectural designs.
Proven experience in overseeing the linking of cross-functional applications between disparate business units and systems.
Experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping, methodology development, and data mapping.
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,

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