Azure Solution Architect / Enterprise Solutions Architect Workforce Management Technologies

Azure Solution Architect / Enterprise Solutions Architect Workforce Management Technologies

Contract role, 3-month with potential to extend; likely 6-9 months

Hybrid - Atlanta, GA : 3-4 days per week

Job Description: Enterprise Solutions Architect Workforce Management Technologies

The Enterprise Solutions Architect Workforce Management advances RaceTrac s world-class capabilities by applying hands-on architecture to deliver against both Workforce Management (WFM) Technology projects and broader organizational goals. Partnering with technical and business stakeholders, they create solution architectures that meet the needs of Client and its guests while ensuring sustainability through adherence to enterprise standards. The role is deeply involved in evaluating, designing, and integrating enterprise systems, with a growing emphasis on Workforce Management (WFM) platforms.

Solution Architecture (70%)

• Design and evaluate architecture for Workforce Management (WFM) capabilities including Forecasting, Labor Demand Planning, Task Management, and Time and Attendance systems.
• Lead architectural evaluations for WFM vendor platforms in collaboration with IT, HR, and Operations stakeholders.
• Design end-to-end data exchange and integration strategies between WFM systems and existing enterprise platforms.
• Review incoming project demand to identify architectural implications.
• Partner with business teams to review solution requirements & devise solution options.
• Lead the development of project solution designs, subject to Architecture Board review.
• Lead evaluation of solution and technology decision options using fact-based analysis.
• Collaborate with business and IT teams, and facilitate design discussions to achieve consensus.
• Produce and maintain detailed and easy to understand technical architecture artifacts.
• Communicate complex technology designs clearly and succinctly in executive-level presentations.
• Identify architectural risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate decisions are taken.
• Ensure project estimates are informed by design approaches and delivery options.
• Oversee delivery efforts; guide the team on technical issues to ensure project success.
• Manage and proactively minimize technical debt.
• Ensure designs are holistic and viable to enable predictable, on-time delivery.
• Ensure resilience, stability, availability, and recoverability, as well as other non-functional requirements, are designed into the platform.

Enterprise Architecture (10%)

Partner Collaboration (20%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in information technology or equivalent experience, required.
• 5+ years of enterprise and solution architecture experience, required.
• 5+ years of experience implementing enterprise-wide technology solutions, required.
• 3+ years' experience in working with cloud technologies (Azure preferred), required.
• Experience with architecture roadmaps that align business and technical goals, required.
• Familiarity with architectural frameworks and methods, required.
• Strong experience with third-party SaaS integration and internal client applications, required.
• Skilled in leading architecture designs and producing design artifacts, required.
• Familiarity with integration tools and patterns (REST APIs, Service Bus, SOA), required.
• Familiarity with Cloud & DevOps practices (Serverless, IaC, CI/CD), required.
• Experience with technologies for Workforce Management or Labor Management in convenience, retail, or similar settings, preferred.
• Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills, required.
• Prior experience using agile methodologies, required.
• Experience managing indirect teams and vendors, required.
• Excellent communication skills with technical and functional stakeholders, required.