Enterprise Solution Architect
- Eagan, MN
- Contract
- Full-time
- Create and maintain architectural documentation, standards, and best practices to ensure consistency and facilitate knowledge sharing across the organization
- Collaborate with leaders, architects, developers and engineers to develop the program's overall architecture concepts, including option analysis and tradeoffs that properly balance both IT and business constraints
- Create and oversee the development of cloud target and reference architectures, standards and patterns, principles and best practices
- Assist with establishing reusable Cloud solution patterns (services, infrastructure, integration, monitoring, security and application) for solving reoccurring business/technology problems
- Lead the program's workstream architects and work directly with other architects to mentor, guide, and evaluate them on cloud techniques, best practices, and desired or required patterns
- Act as a change agent for the program and enterprise on our journey toward cloud native
- Define and design operational processes to govern, manage and operate cloud services at scale
- Translate business needs and objectives into technical solutions, ensuring that IT infrastructure and applications support the organization's strategic goals
- Align solutions with company's business goals, objectives, and Enterprise Architecture
- Work with vendors and do independent research to architect and design state of the art cloud solutions
- Other duties as assigned
- 8+ years in Business Analysis, System Design and Development, Systems Engineering, or Technical Architecture; to include 3 years direct experience working within an Enterprise Architect role
- In-depth knowledge of two or more architectural domains (application, infrastructure, integration, and/or security architecture)
- Experience as a senior level architect working on significant enterprise change initiatives
- Experience as a program level architect and leading other architects
- Proficiency with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure
- Experience in managing, supporting and operating applications on AWS and/or GCP
- Proven experience in designing and supporting scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of FinOps concepts, framework, principles and capabilities
- Experience with modern API architectures and best practices.
- Strong business acumen and excellent communication skills for presenting ideas and achieving consensus.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience using tools such as Terraform
- Solid understanding of networking concepts, including VPNs, load balancers, and firewalls.
- Proficiency in modeling architectures using industry-standard tools like ArchiMate, Visio, or Miro
- Familiarity with cloud security principles, data protection, and compliance frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2.
- Self-learner and ability to work independently
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges
- Strong organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of SAFe Agile Framework and TOGAF principles.
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, and/or Google Cloud Professional Architect
- Experience solutioning hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments. AWS and GCP preferred.
- Experience with cloud monitoring and logging tools such as Datadog, Splunk, or Dynatrace and integrating these tools into IT Service Management platforms
- Proficiency with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with cloud architectures in Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) or healthcare
Hourly W2 pay: $90.00 to $100.00/hourWe have access to additional contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire positions with various rate ranges.If you have the qualifications described and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year—in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
- Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
- Remote opportunities available