Solution Architect

Title: Solution Architect Location: Olympia, WA (Hybrid 2 Days) Project Description and Background This Architect role is responsible for designing and recommending technology solutions that align with business needs and technical requirements with specific focus on modernization of the WSDOT information technology environment. This role involves evaluating business requirements, translating them into technical specifications, and ensuring that recommended solutions fit within the enterprise architecture framework. This position works closely with stakeholders, project managers, developers, and other architects to deliver robust, scalable, and efficient solutions. Key Responsibilities: Solution Design and Recommendation: Design technology solutions that meet business needs and technical requirements. Recommend solutions that align with the organization's modernization goals. Requirement Evaluation: Evaluate business requirements to understand the technical needs of projects. Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications. Enterprise Architecture Alignment: Ensure recommended solutions fit within the enterprise architecture framework. Maintain alignment with organizational standards and best practices. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with stakeholders, project managers, developers, and other architects. Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical teams to ensure a clear understanding of project goals and solutions. Project Involvement: Participate in project planning and execution to ensure architectural integrity. Provide technical guidance and oversight during project implementation. Modernization Focus: Recommend modernization strategy for the WSDOT information technology environment projects. Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends to recommend innovative solutions. Work Schedule, Location & Travel Expectations The following expectations on work schedule, work location, and travel expectations:

• Monday through Friday, up to forty (40) hours per week
• WSDOT Washington State ITD- Tumwater WA, on occasion as needed.
• Remotely from the candidate's home office, within the state of Washington only.

Mandatory & Desirable Knowledge and/or Skills Mandatory: Proven experience as an Architect or in a similar role. Strong understanding of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or FEAF. Excellent knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, and data management. Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Proficient in architectural modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Strong leadership and project management skills. Understanding of security and compliance requirements in enterprise environments. Desirable: Certification in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF Certified, Zachman Certified). Experience with DevOps practices and tools. Knowledge of Agile methodologies. Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Knowledge of business process modeling and improvement. Experience in a specific industry (e.g., finance, healthcare, manufacturing). Understanding of data governance and master data management. Experience with enterprise integration technologies and patterns. Continuous learning mindset with the ability to stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends Apex Informatics