Solution Architect

Company: KMM Technologies
Location: Reston
Posted on: October 11, 2019

Job Description:

Job Post has been updated successfully Job Share Recipient ShareCancel Job Description * Share * Share * * Facebook * Twitter * Linkedin * Print Solution Architect Reston, Virginia - United States - Posted - 07/03/19 ApplyEasy Apply Overview The Solution Architect is accountable for the comprehensive design, functionality, economics, and architectural compliance of project solution options; they are responsible for delivering EA-compliant project solution architectures that meet the business' functional requirements. This individual will apply proven communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate and solve systems problems. In addition, the Solution Architect will be expected to collaborate with Enterprise Architects across the organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES * Architect and deliver scalable solutions that meet business requirements. * Lead projects through gating reviews. * Confer with stakeholders to define business requirements, and roadmaps, for complex systems development - from both functional and non-functional perspectives (i.e. concept of operations, security, performance, test, cost, schedule, training, support and disposal). * Collaborate with various technical teams to develop, expand, and refine comprehensive architecture models that drive enterprise solutions with reference architectures and thus minimize point solutions. * Model business and systems processes. * Evaluate alternative architectures with respect to composition, e.g. people, hardware, software (buy vs. build), security, facilities, policies, documents, risks and cost. * Validate the architecture's compliance to the requirements and verifies the system's compliance to the architecture. * Develop, document, and communicate plans for investing in systems architecture and enforcement of system standards as necessary. * Contribute to technology strategy and planning. Conduct research and build proof-of-concepts on emerging technologies in support of systems development efforts, and recommend technologies that will increase systems' flexibility. * Review new and existing systems design projects and procurement or outsourcing plans for compliance with standards and architectural plans. * Provide subject matter expertise to Software Engineers, other Systems Architects, and application teams. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education/ Experience: * Bachelor's degree in the field of computer science or systems engineering (Master's degree preferred). * Professional training and/or certifications using Amazon AWS and Microsoft tools and technologies desired. * 10+ years of general experience in systems design and integration * Architecture Experience - 5 years minimum across multiple disciplines (Agile Methodologies, Scrum Framework, Risk management, Technology planning, design, development, System Integration). Related Skills & Other Requirements: * Extensive experience in developing strategic solution architecture plans. * Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities. * Superior written and oral communication skills; ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language * Excellent architecture and software development skills. * Proven experience in systems and cloud network design and development. * Strong understanding of information processing principles and practices. * In-depth technical knowledge of networks, storage systems and computing platforms including Amazon AWS, .NET, Windows, and CI/CD pipelines. * Technical knowledge of Cloud Computing patterns, DevOps methods, CI/CD automation practices and Microservices e.g. DDD, Messaging vs. REST, Data isolation, etc. * Strong knowledge of COTS evaluation principles and practices. * Strong knowledge of applicable data security principles and practices. * Extensive and recent full-stack web development skills. * Maintain knowledge of current and emerging tools, technologies, solutions and methodologies. * Create synergies and reuse within and across projects. Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. * Experience working in an agile development environment with continuous integration / continuous development; * Strong interpersonal skills. * Strong consultative skills. * Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail. * Strong leadership skills and customer satisfaction orientation. * Lifelong Learner - what is learned today will be obsolete tomorrow; demonstrated continuous learning * Willingness/ability to work off-shifts (evening, night-time, weekend)c

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