solution architect

Solutions ArchitectLocation: Richmond, VADuration: 12 MonthsResponsibilities:Create overall application and solution architectures, component designs, and systems integration and implementations for a particular business solutionLead efforts in defining, documenting and estimating the following for enterprise applicationsCapture requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, on-prem, hybrid and cloud topologies, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks and controls, system inputs and outputCollaborate with other IT staff to assess business needs and requirements and translate them into automated solutionsProduce relevant solution design artifacts including but not limited to technical estimates, conceptual, logical and physical system designs, sequence diagrams, and data modelsCoordinate new system development to ensure it is consistent and well-integrated with existing application systems and COTS solutionsAnalyze and estimate feasibility and compatibility with hardware and other programs; and will consult with clients to prototype, architect, and design applications to meet needsCollaborate with Business areas and cross-functional Enterprise Architects to fully understand business needs and provide strategic consultationPartner with architects, other technical team members and to develop roadmaps and strategies to support agency KPIsDesign/Implement Enterprise Security/technology PatternsConsult with teams as needed on initiatives and provide tactical direction as well as provide architecture considerations on legacy solutionsRequired Skills:Experience in enterprise-level application design and integration (8 Years)Experience in Azure (cloud-native and hybrid architecture) (8 Years)Experience with Docker and azure cloud services such as AKS, Azure functions, Azure Container Service, Azure App services, Azure API Management (5 Years)Experience working with Azure Data factory, Azure Data Lake (2 Years)Experience in SaaS (Software as a Service) architecture (8 Years)Experience with integration architecture and proven work experience with Agile/Scrum teams (8 Years)Experience with architecture engagement in Agile methodologies (SAFe and Scrum) (8 Years)Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Data verse) and Dynamics365 (2 Years)Desired Skills:Experience with Esri ArcGIS (2 Years)