Digital Solutions Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Digital Solutions Architect in Madison, WI.

Summary:
The primary function of this role is to partner with the Business teams, technology teams and external vendor teams to deliver highly scalable, flexible and resilient solution architectures that address business problems. This exceptional Digital Solutions Architect career opportunity with our Digital strategy division is a stellar opportunity that offers a broad range of career progression! The ideal candidate must be experienced, self-motivated and customer focused Digital Solutions Architect who possess a unique balance of technical depth and strong interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate must be self-motivated with a proven track record with building solution architectures in Application, Security, Infrastructure and Data domains. This role will function as an architect with a strong Engineering background especially in solutions architecture, specifically service oriented architecture, and enterprise applications such as cloud computing and software service offerings.

Responsibilities:
* Assesses proposed business ideas and determines architectural significance
* Leads the identification and analysis of business drivers to develop solution architecture requirements
* Analyzes technology industry and market trends and determines potential impact upon the enterprise
* Researches and makes recommendations on technology build vs. buy decisions
* The candidate partners with Business and IT Stakeholders and external third-party partners to craft highly scalable, flexible and resilient architectures that address business problems
* Develops rough cost estimates (RCEs) for various candidate solution architectural options

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related Engineering subjects
* 5+ years of relevant hands-on solution architecture/design experience in data, application, infrastructure, and security domains
* 5+ years of relevant hands-on Solution architecture exposure to building applications on AWS
* 5+ years of large-scale software development or application engineering with some coding experience in two or more of the following languages: Java, JavaScript, C/C++, C#, Node.js, Python
* Experience building enterprise applications using modern architecture techniques (serverless, micro services and containerization) and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
* Experience building architectural patterns at scale, including thoughtfully designed application and data solutions, repeatable data pipelines, and efficient software engineering principles
* Knowledge of emerging trends in the digital transformation, technology and architecture space and ability to recommend solutions
* A solid understanding and experience of architecture patterns including SOA, integration, data, streaming and cloud architecture
* Familiarity with architecture frameworks (ITIL, Zachman, TOGAF), architecture processes and architecture governance
* Someone who is articulate and can effectively communicate with technical teams, non-technical business leaders, and clients
* Ability to quickly understand business requirements and propose reference architectures and technology solutions; Capable to present options and weigh implementation complexities and risks to recommend the right technical decision
* Demonstrated project management leadership; Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly
* Ability to connect technology with measurable business value is critical to a Digital solutions architect
* Demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, products, and technical challenges

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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