Enterprise Solutions Architect - Trenton NJ (Hybrid)

The individual in this role will require a combination of deep technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills, requiring someone who can think strategically while understanding the practical implications of architectural decisions across the entire organization. A key responsibility involves designing integration strategies for disparate systems, applications, and data sources across the enterprise. This includes establishing common interfaces, architecture principles, data standards, and best practices. The role will support senior management on complex technology initiatives and investment decisions. Additionally, create an architecture review process to evaluate proposed solutions against standards and strategic objectives. Collaborate with the security team to ensure solutions meet organizational and regulatory requirements.

The architect will work across Application Development, Service Delivery, and Infrastructure to identify, research, discuss, design, and implement key architecture standards. Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	years of exp you have
Ability to make informed decisions under uncertainty, weigh multiple factors/constraints, consider long-term implications of architectural choices	Required
Knowledge of electronic data processing platforms and software.	Required
Knowledge of database/data dictionary systems and applications.	Required
Knowledge of application portfolio management, software design patterns, application integration, legacy system modernization, app lifecycle mgmt.	Required
Knowledge of data modeling, data governance, master data management, data warehousing, analytics platforms, and data quality frameworks.	Required
Knowledge of infrastructure components, platforms, development tools, middleware, and technology standards. Both on-prem and cloud-based tech stacks.	Required
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, informative reports/documentation on database systems, including creation/maintenance of data dictionary docs.	Required
Ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and stakeholders at all levels.	Required
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with various levels of data center and department personnel	Required
Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.	Required
Ability to maintain essential records and files.	Required
Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency.	Required
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.	Required
Experience in government or regulatory environments.	Required
TOGAF Certification, Certified Enterprise Architect, or similar recognized enterprise architecture credentials that demonstrate formal training.	Highly desired
AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certifications. Multi	Highly desired
Multi-cloud experience is particularly valuable.	Highly desired
Proven track record leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives, cloud migrations, or enterprise modernization programs from start to end.	Highly desired
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern software development lifecycle practices.	Highly desired
Comfort presenting to executive leadership, board members, or external stakeholders.	Highly desired
Ability to communicate complex technical strategies in business terms.	Highly desired