Solution Architect

Solution Architect
DETAILS
Location: Remote
Position Type: 6M C2H
Hourly / Salary: to $150K (based on experience) 15% bonus

JOB SUMMARY
Vaco is currently seeking a Solution Architect for a 6M C2H opportunity that is remote. The Solution Architect will partner directly with business stakeholders to design, build, integrate, and deliver enterprise application solutions across a diverse portfolio of enterprise platforms, COTS products, low-code technologies, and custom-developed applications. Rather than serving as a traditional architecture-only resource, the Solution Architect combines solution architecture, hands-on software development, enterprise integrations, platform configuration, and technical leadership to solve complex business challenges while establishing scalable application patterns across the organization.

• Solution Architecture / Technical Ownership - Leading Enterprise Application Initiatives | Designing Scalable / Secure / Maintainable Solutions Supporting Long-Term Business Objectives
• Business Requirements / Solution Design - Partnering with Business Stakeholders (HR / Payroll / Finance / Legal / Other Functional Areas) to Gather Requirements / Translate Business Needs into Effective Technical Solutions
• Technology Evaluation / Platform Selection - Evaluating Business Requirements | Selecting the Most Appropriate Technologies / Platforms / Integration Approaches for Each Solution
• Enterprise Application Integration - Designing / Developing / Implementing Integrations Between Enterprise Platforms / Third-Party Applications / Custom Services / Internal Business Systems
• Hands-On Solution Development - Designing / Building / Configuring / Testing / Deploying / Supporting Enterprise Solutions
• Enterprise Platform Solutions / Delivery - Designing / Configuring / Integrating / Delivering Enterprise Platforms (Workday / D365 / QuickBase / iCIMS / COTS Solutions)
• Low-Code / Automation Development - Developing Point Solutions / Workflow Automation / RPA / Business Applications (QuickBase / Power Apps / Power Automate / UiPath)
• Application Architecture / Technical Standards - Establishing Architecture Standards | Performing Design / Code Reviews | Ensuring Solutions Align with Enterprise Technology Standards / Best Practices
• Azure Solution Delivery - Supporting Enterprise Applications Across Modern Azure Environments (Cloud Services / CI/CD / Infrastructure Automation)
• Enterprise Integrations / APIs - Designing / Implementing REST API Integrations / Middleware Components / Custom Connectors | Supporting Services Across Multiple Enterprise Platforms
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) - Participating Throughout Design / Development / Testing / Deployment / Release Management / Production Support Activities
• Cross-Functional Delivery Collaboration - Working Closely with Developers / QA Engineers / Product Owners / Enterprise Architects / Business Stakeholders | Delivering High-Quality Technology Solutions
• Solution Delivery / Operational Support - Troubleshooting Application / Integration / Deployment Issues | Performing Root Cause Analysis / Implementing Long-Term Corrective Actions
• Technical Leadership / Architecture Guidance - Providing Technical Leadership Across Architecture / Development / Integration / Automation / Enterprise Application Delivery | Mentoring Development Teams
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Solution Architecture / Hands-On Delivery - Designing Enterprise Solutions | Hands-on Development / Configuration / Integration / Deployment / Production Support
• Business Requirements / Solution Design - Gathering Business Requirements / Facilitating Technical Discussions / Translating Business Objectives into Scalable Technical Solutions
• Enterprise System Integration - Designing / Implementing Integrations Across Multiple Enterprise Platforms / Applications / APIs / Third-Party Solutions
• Modern Application Development (5 years | hands-on) - Developing Enterprise Applications (C# / JavaScript / .NET Technologies / Modern Development Frameworks)
• Azure Platform - Supporting Enterprise Applications in Azure Environments (PaaS / SaaS / Azure DevOps / CI/CD / Modern Cloud Services)
• IaC (working knowledge) - Terraform (strongly preferred) / Infrastructure Automation / Modern Cloud Deployment Practices
• Enterprise Business Platforms - Configuring / Integrating / Extending / Supporting Workday / D365 / QuickBase / iCIMS, etc.
• Low-Code / Automation (hands-on) - Developing Solutions using QuickBase / Power Apps / Power Automate / UiPath
• Application Integration Technologies (strong) - REST APIs / WebServices / Authentication Mechanisms / Middleware / Enterprise Messaging / Backend Services
• Enterprise Data Platforms - SQL Server / Azure SQL / CosmosDB / Enterprise Data Integration Practices
• DevOps / SDLC - Supporting Azure DevOps / Git Repositories / CI/CD Pipelines / Agile Development Methodologies / Modern Software Delivery Practices
• Technical Leadership - Lead Technical Initiatives Across Multiple Concurrent Projects | Providing Architecture Guidance / Code Reviews / Mentorship
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Working Effectively with Business Stakeholders / Developers / Product Teams / Enterprise Architects
• Troubleshooting (hands-on) - Troubleshooting / Resolving Complex Application / Integration / Platform Issues | Delivering Practical Business Solutions
  

PREFERRED (not required)

• Healthcare Industry - Supporting Healthcare Systems / HIPAA / PHI Protection /Healthcare Regulatory Requirements
• Business Domain (familiarity) - HR / Payroll / Finance / Legal / Recruiting / Additional Enterprise Business Functions
• Cloud / Infrastructure Experience - Exposure to Azure Infrastructure / Terraform / Cloud Deployment Automation / Modern Platform Engineering Practices
• Hands-On 50/50 Architecture / Development Background - Combining Enterprise Solution Architecture with Hands-On Development / Implementation
• Startup / Transformation - Working in Fast-Paced / Growing Organizations Where Architects Design / Build / Integrate / Deploy / Support Solutions Across Multiple Technologies
  

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

· the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

· licensure and certification requirements;

· office location and other geographic considerations; and

· other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).