Strive to close technical debt and shrink technology footprint Evolve the usage of architecture models and patterns, reference architectures, guidelines, etc. that serve as the critical input to build consistent and standardized solutions
Work with multiple vendors to develop and implement specific aspects of the software and architectural solution. This aspect of the role may require the architect to consider costs and timelines and ensure that vendors meet deadlines for deliverables and project elements. They may review proposals and estimates from these vendors and determine whether they fit into existing budgetary and time restrictions and ensure that the solutions work with other connected systems and efforts.
Create an engaging and influencing set of procedures to help implement architecture governance processes
Provide leadership and subject matter expertise in design and execution to meet both functional and non-functional requirements in alignment with overarching strategy and roadmap
Oversight for all architecture changes for compliance with standards and alignment with guidelines and blueprints
Key deliverables will include, but not limited to, developing System Architecture Document, contextual and conceptual architecture views for the application(s), technology plan(s), architecture review & design, and security champion
Work closely with senior leadership, enterprise/platform architects, tech leads, developers, scrum masters, product/program/project managers to ensure that all stakeholders have the necessary direction and feedback to deliver product features at regular intervals, on-time, and with high-quality
Qualifications
8+ years of leading software development teams, solutioning across multiple platforms and paradigms with agile process management, financial management, resource management, and demand management capabilities
5+ years of experience with running large/complex projects with multiple dependencies
2+ years related experience of SOAP/REST Web Services
Experience in the public sector, Human Services and Benefits Management is a plus
Preference for candidates with modernization experience using Mulesoft platform
Technical
Professional and hands on experience in leading and building globally distributed, remote, Mainframe, Distributed and Cloud technology teams and tech stacks with high availability and reliability
Strong technology affinity and experience, as well as attention to detail and the ability to design, execute against strategic goals
Broad and deep knowledge of Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC), Continuous Integration/Delivery (CI/CD), Process Engineering (Technical),
Portfolio/Program/Project Management processes and improvements, IT/software technology and trends, domain knowledge and experience in infrastructure support, application development, and cloud based application development, web services, middleware, operating systems, databases, networking, and security
Leading and participating in complex, large scale, organizational acquisitions and integration efforts is a plus
Experience leading legacy technology stack is a plus