What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solutions Architect :: REMOTE position at Ark Solutions?
Ark Solutions Inc is looking for Solutions Architect!
Position : Solutions Architect
Location : REMOTE
Duration : 5 Months and possibility of extension
Description :
The IT Solution Architect will be responsible for the following :
Solutions Architecture :
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Interpret business, technical, regulatory, and architectural requirements in researching and recommending solutions.
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and platforms, with a focus on security, accessibility and compliance.
Ensure solutions adhere to architectural standards and best practices, including security and accessibility policies and guidelines.
Participate in the technology selection and provide recommendations.
Collaborate and recommend standard operating procedures and policies.
Develop estimates of the teamwork effort needed to deliver application solutions based on the project specifications provided; report progress to management and project managers as requested.
Identify and manage potential risks associated with proposed solutions, including but not limited to security risks.
Review, analyze and document solutions are designed for performance and can scale to meet future demands.
Review, analyze and document cost effectiveness and optimization within proposed solutions.
Build and Apply Institutional Knowledge :
Promote the understanding of Architecture and industry standard patterns and practices.
Collaborate with other architecture staff to ensure consistent delivery of quality industry-standard solutions.
Capture and share best-practice knowledge with the solution architect community.
Ensure that intellectual assets created during the delivery process are captured and evolved in the knowledge base in a manner that is reusable and relevant, including delivery and process models, sample project plans, sample deliverables, estimating and cost models, resource allocations.
Consult on new projects to determine best architecture for the app / workload, estimated costs to host app, publish designs / recommendations
Support IT Innovation in the Enterprise and Vendor Engagements :
Maintain currency in technologies and trends through research.
Maintain awareness of current and future work efforts across the enterprise and identify opportunities for implementing innovative solutions.
Research and recommend solutions that meet the requirements of the customers and align with annual agency work plans, enterprise strategy, and the Playbook.
Track initiatives evaluate the effectiveness of the planned solutions and recommend alternative solutions when needed.
Anticipate the training needs of end users and support staff who will maintain the solution in production.
Demonstrate the benefits (increased operational efficiencies, decreased costs, etc.) of a solution to an agency unit.
Identify technology solutions compliant with digital accessibility regulations and accessibility evaluations in product testing (e.g., usability testing, use case tests).
Coordinate with internal operations teams to consider the implications (to infrastructure, security, etc.) of introducing solutions.
Understand advanced data migration techniques.
Understand the enterprise perspective of operations across the supported agencies.
Technical Leadership :
Act as a technical expert and advisor in determining optimal solutions based on business requirements.
Provide guidance on technology trends and emerging solutions, with consideration for their security and accessibility implications.
Collaborate with other architects and solution engineers to maintain a consistent architectural vision.
Stakeholder Management :
Effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including technical teams, business users and project sponsors, to gather requirements, manage expectations and ensure proposed solutions align with project goals and / or business requirements.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders through active listening, transparent communication and proactive issue resolution.
Facilitate collaboration and consensus among diverse stakeholder groups with potentially conflicting priorities.
Translate technical concepts and solutions into clear, concise language for non-technical stakeholders.
Documentation :
Create and maintain solution architecture documentation for recommended solutions.
Document technical designs and implementation plans as part of recommending a solution.
Ensure documentation is clear, concise and up-to-date.
Qualifications :
The IT Solution Architect should possess the following qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a related field.
Proven experience as a Solution Architect or in a similar role.
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks.
Experience with a variety of technologies and platforms, including but not limited to various operating systems and databases.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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