Solutions Architect

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CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

Job Description

We are looking for a Solutions Architect to identify, research, discuss, design, and implement enterprise architecture standards across application development, service delivery, and infrastructure. This position will be full-time contract and hybrid. A hybrid work schedule of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote; there may be some flexibility in the onsite work arrangement. However, candidates need to be within a 1-hour commute of the client.

Only work authorizations not requiring sponsorship now or in the future will be considered.

What You’ll Do

• Work across Application Development, Service Delivery, and Infrastructure to identify, research, discuss, design, and implement key architecture standards
• Design integration strategies for disparate systems, applications, and data sources across the enterprise
• Establish common interfaces, architecture principles, data standards, and best practices
• Support senior management on complex technology initiatives and investment decisions
• Create and maintain an architecture review process to evaluate proposed solutions against standards and strategic objectives
• Collaborate with the security team to ensure solutions meet organizational and regulatory requirements
• Provide strategic architectural guidance while considering the practical implications of technology decisions across the organization

What You'll Need

Required:

• 7 years of experience making informed decisions under uncertainty, weighing multiple factors and constraints, and considering long-term implications of architectural choices
• 7 years of experience with electronic data processing platforms and software
• 7 years of experience with database and data dictionary systems and applications
• 7 years of experience with application portfolio management, software design patterns, application integration, legacy system modernization, and application lifecycle management
• 7 years of experience with data modeling, data governance, master data management, data warehousing, analytics platforms, and data quality frameworks
• 7 years of experience with infrastructure components, platforms, development tools, middleware, and technology standards across both on-premises and cloud-based environments
• 7 years of experience preparing clear, accurate, and informative reports and documentation on database systems, including creation and maintenance of data dictionary documentation
• 7 years of experience collaborating effectively with project teams and stakeholders at all levels
• 7 years of experience communicating effectively in writing and verbally with various levels of personnel
• 7 years of experience explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• 7 years of experience maintaining essential records and files
• 7 years of experience learning and utilizing various types of electronic and manual recording and information systems used by the agency
• 7 years of experience reading, writing, speaking, understanding, and communicating in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position
• 7 years of experience in government or regulatory environments
• 7 years understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern software development lifecycle practices
• Preferred:
• TOGAF Certification, Certified Enterprise Architect, or similar recognized enterprise architecture credentials demonstrating formal training
• 7 years of experience  with AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification
• 7 years experience multi-cloud experience
• Proven track record leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives, cloud migrations, or enterprise modernization programs from inception through completion
• Comfort presenting to executive leadership, board members, or external stakeholders
• Ability to communicate complex technical strategies in business terms

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

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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.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.