Senior Solutions Architect

Job#: 2068850

Job Description:

Job ID: 2068852

Type: Direct hire

Location: United States or Temple, Texas (relocation assistance or travel will be covered)

Schedule: Remote (some travel) or hybrid 3 days a week in office

Job Functions:

• Formalize and mature the Enterprise Solution Architecture practice.
• Collaborate and build relationships with business stakeholders and product owners to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Design and architect scalable, secure, and reliable systems and applications.
• Develop comprehensive solution architectures, including system integrations, data flows, reference architecture frameworks, and application interfaces.
• Define and describe the testing criteria for technological solutions.
• Conduct feasibility studies and proof of concepts for proposed solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance the companys technology stack.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the implementation phase.
• Ensure solutions are aligned with enterprise architecture standards, patterns, and best practices, and collaborate with IT security teams to ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements.
• Participate in the development of project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget considerations.
• Conduct regular reviews of existing systems to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for all solutions, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and user guides.
• Work closely with the enterprise architecture team to ensure that solution architecture aligns with overarching architectural principles, guidelines, and goals.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in technology to continuously improve solution designs.
• Mentor team members on solid solution architecture and design practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• Ten or more years of broad-based experience in information technology.
• Five or more years of experience in a Solutions Architect role or similar position.
• Prior Solutions Architecture leadership experience preferred.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex IT solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Proficiency in system integration, data integration, and application development.
• Excellent knowledge of software development life cycles (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and DevSecOps practices.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with microservices architecture, application programming interfaces (APIs), and web services.
• Familiarity with database management systems, both SQL and NoSQL.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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