Sr. Solutions Architect

Summary

The Sr. Solutions Architect will be responsible for driving the selection of tools and timing of upgrades/changes, educating management and the team on emerging technologies and providing thought leadership. They will spearhead defining technical solutions, requirements, coding, and other standards, ensuring they are followed by the team. This role requires a proactive approach to improve existing solution processes continuously for a cohesive and durable ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and other teams to understand applications and business processes.
• Meet deadlines alongside the team on all sprint and project commitments.
• Proactively monitor and assist with team workload balance.
• Document, communicate, and maintain architectural designs; ensuring accurate implementation by the Development Team.
• Work with third-party vendors to integrate their technologies within the organization's structure.
• Ensure the Development Team understands and implements designs accurately.
• Translate business requirement documentation into technical design documentation.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve application issues with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Contribute to and uphold processes, policies, and goals of the team.
• Stay current with industry knowledge through workshops, publications, and professional networks.
• Assess third-party integrations for compatibility with current systems.
• Resolve technical problems, making tradeoffs and communicating pros and cons to Management and the team.
• Lead activities including defining the application requirements, coding standards, testing scope, and policies and then ensure team adherence.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies to the team.
  
  

Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency with C#, .NET MVC, RESTful APIs, Angular, SQL, and X .
• Proficiency with Git or other version control systems.
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps and build/release pipelines.
• Experience with modern data and Cloud platforms (i.e., Fabric, Power Platform, Synapse).
• In-depth knowledge of architectural styles and design patterns.
• In-depth knowledge of enterprise systems, software integration, operating systems, and computer hardware.
• Extensive knowledge of relational databases, data structure, and querying.
• Advanced business awareness and understanding of the focus areas.
• Strong communication skills (timely and effective), both written and oral.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others, always encouraging team cohesiveness and morale.
• An ability to receive constructive feedback and turn it into process improvements.
• Extensive knowledge of Agile philosophies, Scrum practices, and SDLC.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where self-learning and self-service is encouraged.
• In-depth knowledge of modern AI/Automation platforms and concepts.
• Proven ability to lead development of significant projects.
• Experience with large and complex system implementations.
  
  

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
  
  

This is a 6-month Contract-for-Hire opportunity with our Lenexa, KS client. Employee benefits include Medical/Dental Benefits, Paid time off, Paid Holidays, and 401(k). H1-B Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. No third-parties, please.