Enterprise Architect with Application development and modernization exp

Must report on-site at least first/last days of engagement to inventory equipment.

Phone/Skype Hire. REMOTE

Location: REMOTE

Duration: 12+ months

Responsibilities

Develop, publish, and maintain enterprise reference architectures and standards.

Lead modernization planning for transitioning legacy systems to cloud-native or hybrid architectures.

Architect and oversee integrations with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, Appian, and Azure.

Design secure, scalable cloud solutions aligned with Commonwealth security frameworks, federal regulations, and industry best practices.

Collaborate with agency stakeholders to ensure architecture aligns with business goals and citizen engagement needs.

Provide technical guidance and solution oversight to development teams and project managers.

Define and promote data interoperability strategies across multiple systems while ensuring compliance with record retention and protection policies.

Research and recommend emerging technologies to improve service delivery, reporting, and efficiency.

Maintain comprehensive documentation, roadmaps, and architectural standards.

Bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders by communicating complex technical strategies in a comprehensible manner.

Support architecture governance by reviewing and validating solution architectures, ensuring compliance with enterprise policies and guiding technology decision-making.

Develop business capability models and ensure roadmaps align with strategic goals, regulatory mandates, and citizen service objectives.

Collaborate across business, data, application, and technical domains to deliver holistic solutions that integrate seamlessly across the enterprise.

Influence without direct authority, serving as a trusted advisor to IT leadership, business partners, and project teams.

Skills Needed

Bachelors in IT w/ 6+ years' experience OR 10+ years' experience Required

EXP w/ application development and modernization. Required

EXP w/ enterprise reference architectures and technology standards. Required

EXP w/ API design and secure system integrations. Required

EXP w/ cloud solution architecture (preferably Azure). Required

Developing and executing technology roadmaps that align technical domains with business objectives. Required

Translating complex technical concepts into actionable guidance for diverse stakeholders. Required

Relevant Certification - TOGAF 9.x or Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Salesforce Certified Application Architect Highly desired

Familiarity with low-code platforms, especially Appian (case management, workflows and regulatory systems) Highly desired

Familiarity with Salesforce, geospatial systems, or regulatory data standards Highly desired

Question 1 Candidate is required to report onsite at the start and the end of the contract to inventory and confirm the condition of issued equipment. The client will not send or accept equipment through the mail, do you accept?