Solution Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is looking for a Solution Architect for an onsite, contract to hire opportunity in Merriam, KS. The Solution Architect demonstrates a high degree of competency in overall solution guidance based on a broad understanding of the business needs, current solutions, technology strategies, IT standards, and security requirements. Interfaces between business areas and within IT to collaboratively define solutions aligned across the architecture disciplines and governs their development. This position acts as an internal consultant, advocate, mentor, innovator, and change agent.

Responsibilities:
* Provides leadership while working collaboratively to understand and document business needs
* Creates current and future state solution diagrams that effectively align stakeholders and ensures that solutions are aligned across architecture disciplines
* Governs development of solutions
* Develops strategies, roadmaps, standards, templates, and best practices
* Maintains catalogs of key IT assets
* Performs architectural assessments independently
* Works on multiple initiatives simultaneously
* Fosters team interaction, boosts employee motivation and appreciates team contribution

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or related field
* 5+ years of hands-on design and implementation of solutions
* Experience in one or more of the following is a plus: Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Livestock, Energy
* Experience in some of the following: sales and marketing, supply chain planning, inventory management, logistics and transportation, procurement and plant maintenance, food safety and quality assurance, breeding and animal welfare, environmental resource management, finance, accounting, HR, etc.
* Experience working with the business and IT building strategies and roadmaps
* Experience with Enterprise Architecture artifacts, standardization, and governance processes
* Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture frameworks
* Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
* Familiarity with diverse technologies: Cloud/SaaS/On-premise, virtualization, ERPs, custom development, integrations, reporting platforms, databases, servers, O365 platform, load balancers, web servers, security technologies, backup and DR, etc.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively
* Advanced abilities using PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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