Solutions Architect (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking a Solutions Architect for our client in Addison, TX OR Jersey City, NJ OR Charlotte, NC. Candidates must be able to work on SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.

As An Architect You Will Be Expected To:

• Deliver high quality architecture solutions for large multi-generational programs spanning one or more business domains to support organizational missions
• Adhere to and help create enterprise principles and standards based on industry best practices
• Work on multiple projects utilizing waterfall and agile methodologies to provide target-state solutions that best fit the business requirements and align to enterprise goals
• Create and maintain the target application architecture and blueprints along with strategic roadmaps
• Maintain reference architecture and defines shared application components, platforms, interfaces, and development tools
• Develop prototypes of the system design and work with database, operations, technical support and other IT areas as appropriate throughout development and implementation process
• Plan and lead proof of concepts (POCs) in support of new technology and/or new design approaches
• Provide high-level design choices and recommendations based on architecture alternative analysis
• Drive buy vs build decisions based on reviewing products and capabilities within the enterprise as well as leading products and technologies in the industry
• Effectively communicate designs and solutions in multiple forums and to various audiences including technology and business executives.
• Collaborate with other architecture resources within the organization and enterprise
• Offer technical guidance on technical standards, including coding standards, tools, or platforms

Required Skills:

• Proficient in areas of SOA, API services, multi-channel services and events
• Ability to define solutions to solve large scale, complex business problems with high resiliency, scalability, performance and concurrency requirements
• Ability to research and understand new technology solutions and present essential comparisons, pros/cons, and target use cases.
• Adept at IT operations, Agile Methodology, Software Development Lifecycle, and Systems Architectures
• Ability to collaborate with business and technical resources to understand and develop solutions that meet business requirements, translating strategy and objectives when necessary
• Ability to lead discussions in a matrix environment focusing on team and organizational success
• Ability to represent architecture in various architecture forums within the enterprise
• Ability to communicate with impact (written and verbal) and influence decisions across LOB and technology
• 10+ years of relevant experience in software architecture
• Resource is required to be on the assignment for the required hours as specified in the job description. Forty hours per week is the expectation in the absence of specified hours. Attendance and punctuality are essential components of the position; therefore, unexcused absences and tardiness could result in dismissal.?

Desired Skills:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience in Digital Banking solutions, Workflow & Robotic Process Automation, and Data Analytics
• Software design and development experience in modern programming languages
• Knowledge in Continuous Integration/Deployment and Container automation
• Ability to provide recommendations supported by Alternative Architecture Analysis (AAA) , Proof-of-Concept (POC) , Vendor evaluation & other methods that substantiate the proposals and recommendations
• Knowledge and experience with working in an agile SDLC methodology environment
• Self driven, innovative and pushes for high-quality measurable outcomes

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