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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Salt Lake City, UT that is seeking a Solutions Architect to assess current system architecture, identify deficiencies, and design a future-state system that supports long-term business strategy. This role will define a clear transition path through incremental project-based improvements while ensuring alignment across engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Evaluate and document the current system architecture
* Identify strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in the existing technology landscape
* Collaborate with Enterprise and Technical Software Architects to map out existing patterns, dependencies, and constraints
* Define a scalable, maintainable, and high-performance system architecture
* Align with cloud-native principles, microservices, API-driven design, and best practices in Python, C#, Docker, and Azure
* Ensure the architecture supports custom software development for faster, more maintainable products
* Work with Product Owners and stakeholders to define technical requirements early in project planning
* Ensure business initiatives align with the long-term software engineering vision, reducing technical debt
* Establish a process for early-stage architectural reviews to improve maintainability, scalability, and security
* Develop a structured transition framework for engineering teams to progressively shift to the future-state architecture
* Provide guidelines, milestones, and best practices for implementing architectural improvements
* Define KPIs and success criteria to measure the effectiveness of the transition
* Conduct gap analysis to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, security vulnerabilities, and scalability limitations
* Recommend solutions and work with Technical Software Architects and Engineering Managers to ensure feasibility
REQUIREMENTS:
* MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
* 10-15 years of experience in software development & architecture
* 5-8 years of experience in an architectural or technical leadership role (Solutions Architect, Principal Engineer, etc.)
* Programming: Strong expertise in Python, C#
* Cloud & Infrastructure: Extensive experience with Azure (App Services, Functions, Kubernetes, Virtual Networks, Security)
* DevOps & Containerization: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
* Database Architecture: Strong proficiency in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
* Security: Deep understanding of IAM, data encryption, and cloud security frameworks
* Architecture Principles: Experience designing microservices architectures and event-driven systems
Desired:
* Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
* Experience in AI/ML solutions and data engineering within the Azure ecosystem
* Familiarity with enterprise architecture tools for mapping, modeling, and documentation
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client in Salt Lake City, UT that is seeking a Solutions Architect to assess current system architecture, identify deficiencies, and design a future-state system that supports long-term business strategy. This role will define a clear transition path through incremental project-based improvements while ensuring alignment across engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Evaluate and document the current system architecture
* Identify strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in the existing technology landscape
* Collaborate with Enterprise and Technical Software Architects to map out existing patterns, dependencies, and constraints
* Define a scalable, maintainable, and high-performance system architecture
* Align with cloud-native principles, microservices, API-driven design, and best practices in Python, C#, Docker, and Azure
* Ensure the architecture supports custom software development for faster, more maintainable products
* Work with Product Owners and stakeholders to define technical requirements early in project planning
* Ensure business initiatives align with the long-term software engineering vision, reducing technical debt
* Establish a process for early-stage architectural reviews to improve maintainability, scalability, and security
* Develop a structured transition framework for engineering teams to progressively shift to the future-state architecture
* Provide guidelines, milestones, and best practices for implementing architectural improvements
* Define KPIs and success criteria to measure the effectiveness of the transition
* Conduct gap analysis to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, security vulnerabilities, and scalability limitations
* Recommend solutions and work with Technical Software Architects and Engineering Managers to ensure feasibility
REQUIREMENTS:
* MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
* 10-15 years of experience in software development & architecture
* 5-8 years of experience in an architectural or technical leadership role (Solutions Architect, Principal Engineer, etc.)
* Programming: Strong expertise in Python, C#
* Cloud & Infrastructure: Extensive experience with Azure (App Services, Functions, Kubernetes, Virtual Networks, Security)
* DevOps & Containerization: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
* Database Architecture: Strong proficiency in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
* Security: Deep understanding of IAM, data encryption, and cloud security frameworks
* Architecture Principles: Experience designing microservices architectures and event-driven systems
Desired:
* Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
* Experience in AI/ML solutions and data engineering within the Azure ecosystem
* Familiarity with enterprise architecture tools for mapping, modeling, and documentation
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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