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Job ID Number

R5676

Employment Type

Full time

Worksite Flexibility

Hybrid

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Solution Architect ready to take us to the next level! If you have professional experience related to enterprise architecture, IT governance, or data governance and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for a **Solution Architect** to define and maintain the architectural frameworks/patterns, processes, standards, and guidelines related to all aspects of the Digital Ecosystem. This position will be **full-time** and **hybrid.**

What You'll Do

+ Align broader strategic vision around business needs, resulting in technology roadmaps

+ Conduct business capabilities mapping and cataloging business processes

+ Confer with business units and application development staff to understand both the business and technical requirements and to define architectural constraints

+ Define and maintain the architectural frameworks/patterns, processes, standards, and guidelines related to all aspects of the Digital Ecosystem.

+ Create and maintain diagrams of as-is and to-be architectures

+ Provide technical and architectural subject matter expertise to various project teams, including development of technology decision-making frameworks and supporting technology decisions throughout the technology lifecycle

+ Establish governance best-practices and standards to streamline the technology implementation lifecycle for both off-the-shelf and homegrown solutions including on premises and cloud (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS) architectures

+ Support the agency’s data governance program including development of policies & standards, roles & responsibilities needed to ensure data is managed as an enterprise asset

+ Facilitate technology change management programs and support enterprise technology initiatives

+ Create and assess performance metrics to determine the effectiveness of architecture and governance initiatives

+ Maintain an eye toward continuous improvement of all architecture and governance systems, practices, policies, and artifacts

+ Produce complete and accurate documentation for work based on best practices & client standards

+ Collaborate with stakeholders across the authority

What You'll Need

Required:

+ Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, information systems management, or related field and experience commensurate with the requested level; if no degree, equivalent experience in database administration, IT systems management, or software/cloud/data engineering

+ 7 years of professional experience working with technology systems engineering, management, or architecture

+ 2 years of professional experience related to enterprise architecture, IT governance, or data governance

+ 2 years of professional experience working within large technology enterprises

+ 2 years of experience with a recognized enterprise architecture framework (TOGAF, FEAF, Zachman International, etc.)

+ 2 years of engineering or architecture experience with cloud services on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure or Azure

+ 2 years of experience with data management technologies & solutions

+ Familiarity with modern software/cloud technologies including containers, data pipelines, data lakes, CI/CD, integration platforms, DevSecOps, zero trust

+ Familiarity enterprise application platforms including PeopleSoft, Oracle Fusion, Adobe Experience Platform, ServiceNow, Power Platform

+ Demonstrated ability to determine work requirements and perform work without supervision

+ Ability to prioritize and execute tasks within restrictive timeframes

+ Detail-oriented, able to work independently, self-motivated, proactive team player

+ Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language with excellent communication skills

+ Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess business requirements

Preferred:

+ Proficient in MS Office suite, MS Visio, or other technology visualization software

+ Strong visual communication skills: technical schematics and architecture diagrams, slide decks, data visualization

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills for explaining technical concepts to a variety of audiences, including experience developing as-is and to-be documentation of enterprise technology environments, developing policy and procedure documents, and project charters

+ Ability to alternate focus from big-picture, enterprise, strategic viewpoints to tactical, detailed perspectives

Physical Demands

+ Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

+ Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

+ Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

The pay range for this position is $80 - $100 per hour (USD). Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave as provided by applicable law.​

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) 824 – 8111.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

CAI is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. All employment decisions are based on valid job requirements, including hiring, promotion, and compensation. Harassment and retaliation are prohibited.