Solutions Architect #780098
Job Description:
 

• The current ORS system is reaching its legacy status and from a strategic standpoint we need to assess our current system and develop the roadmap for modernization.
• The Solutions Architect will be a vital role in the ORS Modernization effort.
• This individual will be the primary IT point of contact on the Modernization effort, with the responsibility of bringing together the various IT and Business requirements into the eventual proposed solution.
• ORS currently has one Solutions Architect, who is over capacity with current maintenance and project initiatives.
• This new role will support the modernization effort and corresponding projects.
• This hybrid Solutions/Infrastructure Architect is responsible for the gathering of requirements, design/documentation/implementation of software, SQL databases and security solutions, that will support the Modernization of Office of Retirement Services systems.
• This includes the Clarity application, the Employer Self Service (ESS) application, the mi Account application and the Microsoft Dynamics Customer Relationship Management system.
• The goal of this position is to identify best development platform for future development - Currently Java.
• These systems process in excess of $2 billion in payroll annually and support over 500,000 customers (approximately 278,000 active and 256,000 retired members).

 
Position Summary:
(Hybrid Solutions /Infrastructure Architect) Solution Architect:

• Lead and manage the design, implementation and delivery of system and software architecture designs, strategies and quality assurance plans.
• Design, prototype, develop and implement to achieve business results for the client. Experienced expert able to lead and deliver solutions using object- oriented, service-oriented architecture, and n-tier architectures.
• Adopt, develop, and execute a robust software development lifecycle, using industry best practices.
• Follows both the State and industry best practices for software engineering.
• Leads in the development of long-term technology strategy and planning for the entire organization leveraging existing and acquiring new resources.
• Leads and actively participates on project teams, clarifying business needs and requirements, performing analysis, design, development, integration, and maintenance of systems across the enterprise.
• Willing and able to engage with other internal organizations to maximize delivery capabilities and provide value to clients.
• Participates and leads the development of delivery approach, and labor and cost estimates.
• Manage projects or tasks using the State and industry project delivery methodologies and best practices.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Infrastructure Architect:

• Must be proficient at the techniques that go into the formulation of architectures, including requirements discovery and analysis, application of abstraction, formulation of solution context, solution alternatives identification and assessment, technology selection, and architectural configuration.
• Extensive understanding and experience in technology areas for Mainframe and Distributed platforms, networking, databases, High Availability/Disaster Recovery, and IT security.
• Ability to work closely with client/application architects, senior managers, and project managers to design and assist with the implementation of the solutions infrastructure related components.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete assigned project responsibilities under limited supervision.

 
Required:

• 3+ years previous experience as an IT solutions architect
• Demonstrated experience as a solutions architect clearly communicating with the customer/end users
• Demonstrated experience as a solutions architect working with and communicating well with all levels of IT
• Demonstrated experience preparing detailed written instructions and technical documentation using industry best practices
• Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines and diagnose and resolve complex problems quickly.

 
Desired:

• Considerable knowledge of Java, J2EE, WebSphere development technologies. ASP.Net, .Net 6.0 or latest version.
• Flexibility to work with other technologies (i.e., Angular, React, etc.)
• Experienced in designing and implementing Java MVC frameworks (Struts MVC) and ORM tool (Hibernate) and Java Script, Web Services and EJB.

 
Skill Description:

• Experience in developing systems with Microsoft SQL Server (SQL 2016 or higher)
• Experience writing Structured Query Language (SQL) and stored procedures.
• Experience performing analysis and requirements gathering with customers.
• Experience with both web-based and client server-based systems architecture.
• Experience with Object Oriented Analysis, design and programming experience.
• Experience with application and database development and access methods.
• Experience with systems development methodology utilized in the development of new systems and enhancements.
• Experience with Cortisone Rules Engine technology
• Experience with WebSphere Liberty
• Experience with Git
• Experience with Content Management Knowledge (e.g. FileNet)
• Experience with Micro service and Cloud-based deployment
• Experience with Junit, Selenium, Cucumber
• Experience with Maven
• Experience with Security Framework, JWT, Oauth, Spring Boot, Batch Framework
• Experience with Open Shift, Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Jenkins
• Experience creating business process models within the process modeling methodology framework
• Experience using Visio and process modeling software such as Rational Rose, UML Diagrams, or other tools.
• Knowledge of Web Services, process automation, batch operations, API, Cloud / Gov Cloud
• Other technologies as identified through discovery
• Experience with Siebel / Microsoft Dynamics - CRM applications
• Experience with Telephony such as Nice InContact

 
Top Skills & Years of Experience:

• Minimum 3 years previous experience as an IT Solutions Architect
• Demonstrated experience as a solutions architect clearly communicating with the customer/end users.
• Demonstrated experience as a solutions architect working with and communicating well with all levels of IT coworkers.
• Demonstrated experience preparing detailed written instructions and technical documentation using industry best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines and diagnose and resolve complex problems quickly.

 
 Additional Info:
 
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Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
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