Location: Albany OR NYC – Hybrid – The consultant will be expected to work onsite 50%. The remainer will be remote or traveling.

Travel: Approximately 30-50%. This could vary based on client need. Travel expenses to be billed separately.

Required Job Duties:

• Design end-to-end technical solutions that address business requirements and align with architecture principles and standards. Develop solution architectures, technical specifications, and system designs.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the solution development lifecycle. Collaborate with architects, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
• Work closely with user experience, business analysts, and business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements. Translate business requirements into technical solutions, considering factors such as scalability, performance, security, and usability.
• Evaluate new and emerging technologies to determine their suitability for inclusion in a technical solutions catalog. Conduct proof-of-concept evaluations and provide recommendations for technology adoption.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them. Ensure that solutions adhere to security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to communicate technical solutions, gather feedback, and address concerns. Present technical proposals and recommendations to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure that technical solutions are implemented according to design specifications. Provide technical oversight and support during the implementation phase.
• Drive continuous improvement in solution architecture processes and practices. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance solution quality.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in solution architecture, software development, or a related technical role.
• Strong technical background with expertise in multiple technology domains, such as cloud computing, microservices architecture, databases, and integration technologies.
• Experience with software development methodologies and practices, such as Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly understand and address technical challenges.
• Knowledge of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements relevant to technical solution design.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and leading technical discussions and decision-making processes.

Characteristics:

• Proactive and results-oriented, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality solutions that meet business needs.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Creative and innovative, with a passion for exploring new technologies and finding innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and methodologies.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $80.00 - $120.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10001: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10001