Software Solutions Architect - Lansing, United States - Randstad USA

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    Freelance, Full time
    Description
    job summary:
    . This position works across Application Development, Service Delivery, and Infrastructure to identify, research, discuss, design, and implement key enterprise architecture standards. This individual will work with multiple project teams and various business areas to provide guidance to maximize value of technical solutions. The team is focused on modernization of legacy applications, performance tuning of environments, guidance in procuring the best solution for the agency needs and supporting the Business Relationship Manager with division goals to best serve the agencies.

  • Responsible for making sure an organization's strategic goals are optimized through the use of enterprise data standards. This frequently involves creating and maintaining a centralized registry of metadata. Capable of performing the role of a database administrator, if needed. Research, design, document, build, and pilot prioritized topics for value focused delivery.

  • Work closely with DTMB and Vendor Development, Infrastructure, and Service Delivery teams to understand their needs and ensure the best cross agency standard is implemented.

  • Work closely with DTMB and Vendor development teams to pilot and prove out new technical recommendations.

  • Drive the identification, development, and implementation of key new standards in areas such as: Performance Testing, Security, Event Management, Web UI Framework, .NET Design Standards, Application to Application Communication, Caching, etc.

  • Propose new standards/guidance based on business need, IT need and technology advances.

  • Assist development teams to implement the standards into business applications. Investigate new technology and techniques that should be developed into an agency enterprise architecture standard.

  • Operate as business savvy technical leader across the organization. Influence development teams to design high-quality technical solutions that fit the Enterprise Architecture and standards. Educate application development managers, developers, and business analyst on State Enterprise Architecture Standards.
  • Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. Familiar with industry standard (including Legacy, Core, and Emerging technologies), business process mapping, and reengineering. Prepares solution options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build, etc. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.

  • Participate in the development of RFPs. Assist in deployment and management of end-user reporting tools and platforms. Work with IT and business project teams to understand reporting and data warehousing requirements and propose solutions. Document and provide knowledge transfer to the rest of the Enterprise Reporting Team for all solutions.

  • Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Familiar with relational database concepts, and client-server concepts. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a project manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
    location: LANSING, Michigan
    job type: Contract
    salary: $ per hour
    work hours: 8am to 5pm
    education: No Degree Required

    responsibilities:
    This individual needs to be experienced with independently learning new applications, working with business users to understand business rules related to data and completing analysis of system data related to transformation and cleansing in support of data migration efforts. Additionally, comprehensive knowledge and experience with API protocols, Cloud Architecture, Containerization are required. As bonus, the individual would have some knowledge and experience in the implementation of AI ChatBots or Generative AI

    qualifications:
  • Experience level: Experienced
  • Minimum 5 years of experience
  • Education: No Degree Required
    skills:
  • Software Architecture
  • .NET (5 years of experience is preferred)

    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

    Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.