Tolling Solutions Architect 4

Job Title : VDOT Tolling Solutions Architect 4 Work Type : Hybrid Location : Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Start Date : 06/15/2026 End Date : 06/30/2026 (Contract expected to extend into FY2027 with possible 12+ month continuation) Industry Category : Information Technology Employment Type : Contract (1099) – $77 – $97 per hour Requisition ID : 802092 Overview Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) is seeking an experienced Tolling Solutions Architect to support VDOT’s ITD Tolling initiatives. This role will lead enterprise-level architecture and systems integration efforts across cloud, hybrid, and SaaS environments while collaborating with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, and Agile development teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in enterprise application design, Azure architecture, and systems integration while supporting strategic modernization efforts for tolling technology solutions. Job Description The Tolling Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing enterprise-wide application and integration architectures that support VDOT’s tolling technology initiatives. This position will work closely with technical teams, business units, and enterprise stakeholders to create scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions aligned with agency objectives. The role includes developing conceptual, logical, and physical architectures, supporting Agile delivery teams, coordinating enterprise integrations, and ensuring solutions align with both operational and security standards. The architect will also provide strategic guidance for modernization efforts involving cloud-native, hybrid, and SaaS-based systems. Responsibilities Technical Duties Design enterprise-level application and solution architectures for tolling and business systems Develop conceptual, logical, and physical system designs, including data models and sequence diagrams Create architecture artifacts, technical estimates, workflows, and integration designs Design and implement cloud-native, hybrid, and SaaS architecture solutions within Azure environments Define system integration strategies across enterprise applications and COTS platforms Capture and analyze requirements for data, workflows, hardware, operating systems, interfaces, and controls Evaluate technical feasibility, compatibility, and scalability of proposed solutions Implement enterprise security and technology patterns across supported platforms Support API and integration initiatives utilizing REST and SOAP protocols Ensure architectural consistency and alignment with enterprise technology standards Collaboration and Strategic Support Partner with business stakeholders to assess operational needs and translate them into technical solutions Collaborate with enterprise architects and cross-functional technical teams to support strategic initiatives Develop roadmaps and architecture strategies aligned with agency KPIs and modernization goals Provide architecture guidance and tactical direction for legacy system initiatives Coordinate development activities to ensure integration with existing enterprise systems Operational Support Support Agile/Scrum and SAFe architecture practices across development teams Assist with business process modeling, methodology development, and data mapping efforts Maintain architecture documentation and technical design standards Contribute to software quality assurance and governance best practices Communicate technical concepts and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Minimum Qualifications 8 years of experience in enterprise-level application design and integration 8 years of experience in Azure cloud-native and hybrid architecture 8 years of experience in SaaS architecture 8 years of experience with integration architecture and Agile/Scrum teams Proven experience developing enterprise and solution-level architecture designs Experience overseeing integrations across disparate business units and systems Experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling, and data mapping Strong knowledge of relational database design and management techniques Experience with XML constructs and schemas Experience working with SOAP and REST API protocols Strong understanding of software quality assurance methodologies and project lifecycle practices Excellent communication and technical documentation skills Ability to work creatively and analytically in a collaborative team environment Candidate must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment Candidate must be able to attend meetings in Richmond, VA as needed, up to one day per week Local candidates strongly preferred Webcam participation is required for virtual interviews Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future Preferred Qualifications Experience working within SAFe architecture environments Experience supporting enterprise modernization initiatives Experience designing secure enterprise integration patterns Experience collaborating with cross-functional enterprise architecture teams Experience supporting cloud transformation and hybrid infrastructure strategies Compensation This is a 1099 Contract role. Compensation range: $77 – $97 per hour Schedule Start Date: 06/15/2026 End Date: 06/30/2026 Initial assignment duration is approximately 2 weeks Contract is expected to extend into FY2027 and may continue for 12+ months Hybrid work arrangement Candidate must be available to attend on-site meetings in Richmond, VA up to one day per week as needed Work Location 9120 Lockwood Boulevard Mechanicsville, VA 23116 This position follows a hybrid work arrangement. Candidates must be able to commute to Richmond, VA for meetings as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr