Contract role
Location: Albany, NY Hybrid – The consultant will be expected to work onsite 50%. The remainder will be remote or traveling.
Travel: Approximately 20-50%. This could vary based on client need.
Length: currently until 7/30/2025
Overview:
As a Technical Solution Architect, you'll be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of technical solutions that meet business needs while adhering to all policies and standards.
- You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, architect solutions, and ensure successful delivery.
- Your expertise in technology, architecture, and problem-solving will be critical in driving the success of our projects.
Responsibilities:
- Design end-to-end technical solutions that address business requirements and align with architecture principles and standards. Develop solution architectures, technical specifications, and system designs.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the solution development lifecycle. Collaborate with architects, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
- Work closely with user experience, business analysts, and business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements. Translate business requirements into technical solutions, considering factors such as scalability, performance, security, and usability.
- Evaluate new and emerging technologies to determine their suitability for inclusion in a technical solutions catalog. Conduct proof-of-concept evaluations and provide recommendations for technology adoption.
- Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them. Ensure that solutions adhere to security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Engage with stakeholders at all levels to communicate technical solutions, gather feedback, and address concerns. Present technical proposals and recommendations to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure that technical solutions are implemented according to design specifications. Provide technical oversight and support during the implementation phase.
- Drive continuous improvement in solution architecture processes and practices. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance solution quality.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in solution architecture, software development, or a related technical role.
- Strong technical background with expertise in multiple technology domains, such as cloud computing, microservices architecture, databases, and integration technologies.
- Experience with software development methodologies and practices, such as Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly understand and address technical challenges.
- Knowledge of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements relevant to technical solution design.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams and leading technical discussions and decision-making processes.
Characteristics:
- Proactive and results-oriented, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality solutions that meet business needs.
- Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Creative and innovative, with a passion for exploring new technologies and finding innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and methodologies.