Solution Architect 4

Title: Solution Architect 4
Location: 100% on site (in Carson City NV)
Compensation: $60.00 - $65.00/Hour
Duration: to at least 12/31/2026 (Possible extensions)
Work Requirement: US Citizen, GC Holder, or Authorized to work in the U.S.

Our Government client in Carson City NV is looking for a Solution Architect 4.

POSITION OVERVIEW: 
The ERP Solution Architect will support the Client in the transition from its legacy financial and human resources systems to the new CGI Advantage 4 cloud solution. The role will focus on aligning the new CGI Advantage solution with the state’s business requirements, ensuring seamless integration, and addressing any system enhancements or modifications required to facilitate the transition.

i.     Project Overview-
The ERP Solution Architect will support the CLIENT in the transition from its legacy financial and human resources systems to the new CGI Advantage 4 cloud solution. The role will focus on aligning the new CGI Advantage solution with the state’s business requirements, ensuring seamless integration, and addressing any system enhancements or modifications required to facilitate the transition.

Purpose:
The Solution Architect will be responsible for designing comprehensive software solutions that align with business objectives, ensuring technical feasibility, and collaborating with various State IT organizations to deliver high-quality solutions. This role requires a mastery-level understanding of software engineering practices, the ability to document and communicate complex designs, and expertise in aligning IT strategies with organizational goals.Key Responsibilities:

1. Solution Design and Architecture
   • Design, develop, and document both logical and physical software architecture for enterprise-level solutions.
   • Work with the business stakeholders and IT teams to ensure the proposed solutions align with business objectives and operational goals.
   • Provide expert-level guidance in the design of multi-tiered, distributed, and scalable software systems.
   • Ensure the selected architecture is optimized for performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
   • Identify technical risks and mitigate those risks with proactive architectural decisions.
   • Produce high-level and detailed architectural documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
   • Review existing systems, identify areas for improvement, and propose re-engineering solutions.
2. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
   • Collaborate with various agency subject matter experts, vendor subject matter experts, and project leadership to understand business needs and technical requirements.
   • Communicate technical concepts and designs effectively to both technical teams and business stakeholders.
   • Lead discussions and workshops to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure alignment with business needs.
   • Work closely with project managers to align architecture solutions with project timelines and goals.
   • Foster collaboration between cross-functional teams, ensuring that solutions are integrated across all systems.
3. Strategic IT Planning and Advisory
   • Assist the project leadership and technical teams with formulating both tactical and strategic implementation and integration plans, identifying areas of opportunity for innovation and improvement.
   • Provide expert advice on emerging technologies and industry trends that could benefit the State’s IT infrastructure and software solutions.
   • Ensure that the State's technology infrastructure supports long-term goals, including performance, security, compliance, and scalability.
4. Technical Leadership and Mentorship
   • Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members, guiding them in architectural best practices and software development methodologies.
   • Review and approve the work of junior engineers, ensuring adherence to architectural guidelines and best practices.
   • Provide technical oversight during all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from planning and design through to deployment and maintenance.
5. Quality Assurance and Risk Management
   • Establish best practices for software development and architecture, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to standards.
   • Proactively identify and resolve architectural issues and bottlenecks that may affect the overall solution.
   • Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and platforms that best fit the solution requirements.
6. Documentation and Reporting
   • Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation of architecture designs, decisions, and rationale.
   • Generate reports for senior management and stakeholders to inform them of project status, risks, and upcoming milestones.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • At least 10 years of experience in software development and architecture.
  • Proven experience leading the design and implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning Software and Integrations for government. Particularly, for state and local government Finance and Human Resources
  • Expertise in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and platforms.
  • Strong experience with cloud architectures, microservices, APIs, data architectures, and security principles.
  • Experience in IT strategic planning and providing advisory services to senior leadership.
  • Knowledge of IT governance frameworks and industry best practices.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in architectural design patterns, object-oriented design, and software engineering principles.
  • Deep understanding of modern development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps).
  • Familiarity with the following technologies: Oracle, PostgeSQL, PowerBI, Pentaho, Java Spring Boot.
  • Proficiency in database design, data modeling, and big data solutions.
  • Excellent knowledge of security protocols and best practices.
  • Experience with enterprise integration patterns, ETL patterns, and gathering requirements for custom middleware.
  • Ability to use tools like Enterprise Architect, Visio, or similar for architecture design.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to manage and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to effectively and quickly draft, socialize, and document Solution Architecture Documents.
  • Ability to co-actively develop Product Roadmaps and Product Requirements Documents with Project Management and respective Product Owners

Performance Metrics and Deliverables:

• Delivery of comprehensive architectural documentation for each solution design.
• Successful alignment of software solutions with the business goals of the Client Agency and the core ERP team.
• Quality and timeliness of software development deliverables.
• Effectiveness of collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive identification and resolution of technical risks and issues.
• Successful mentorship and development of junior team members.
  
  

iii.   Client Provides Laptop
iv.   Percentage of Time Worked -

• 100% onsite in Carson office
• Nevada resident required

Our benefits package includes: 

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• ...and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions
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