Senior Solutions Architect - Remote

Senior Solutions Architect

Req number:

R8824

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

RemoteWho we areCAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right-whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

The Senior Solution Architect will be responsible for leading a large-scale enterprise modernization initiative, driving target-state architecture, systems integration, data migration, and legacy transformation strategy across complex, highly interconnected business and technology environments.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Solutions Architect to join our IT team. This position will be full-time, remote, and is a contract position.

What You'll Do

Lead enterprise architecture for a complex, multi-year technology transformation involving modernization, integration, replacement, and retirement of legacy and emerging systemsDevelop and guide implementation of a target-state architecture spanning legacy applications, custom-built solutions, third-party platforms, data services, integrations, and new technologiesAssess highly interconnected technology environments to identify technical debt, redundant capabilities, consolidation opportunities, and modernization strategiesDefine transition architectures and roadmaps that enable legacy and modern systems to coexist throughout the transformation lifecycleEstablish architectural standards, integration patterns, interface strategies, and technology guardrails that promote scalability and maintainabilityAnalyze application, data, infrastructure, and integration dependencies while identifying risks related to migrations, system replacements, and modernization effortsPartner with business, product, engineering, security, data, and vendor teams to translate evolving requirements into sustainable technical solutionsLead architecture decisions related to modernization, system decomposition, integrations, APIs, data exchange, migrations, and legacy system retirementOversee data migration strategies, integration approaches, and enterprise-wide architectural decisions across multiple teams and stakeholdersDevelop architecture documentation, decision records, roadmaps, and transition plans that clearly define the path from current-state to future-state environmentsCollaborate with county stakeholders and business teams to gather requirements, validate data mappings, and resolve cross-functional data and integration challenges
What You'll Need

Required

Experience assessing complex enterprise environments with interconnected systems, integrations, technical debt, and modernization opportunitiesProven success leading large-scale technology modernization and systems integration initiatives across legacy, custom-built, third-party, and emerging technology environmentsExperience developing target-state architectures and transition strategies supporting multi-year transformation programsStrong background creating architecture roadmaps for system modernization, replacement, migration, and retirement initiativesExperience with relational database architecture, including SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL, schema design, data integrity, performance optimization, and data validationExperience with .NET and Python for enterprise applications, integrations, modernization, and data-processing solutionsExtensive experience designing, implementing, testing, and troubleshooting application interfaces and system integrationsDeep expertise with data migration, ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, data mapping, validation, reconciliation, and cutover executionStrong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiencesExperience managing architectural dependencies, technical debt, integration risks, and data constraints while balancing immediate project needs with long-term strategy
Preferred

Preferred experience with Knowledge Graph architectures, REST APIs, SOAP/web services, event-driven architecture, enterprise integration platforms, automated testing frameworks, CJIS compliance requirements, and public-sector or justice-system environments
Physical Demands

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standardsSedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etcAbility to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) 824 - 8111.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

$150,000-$175,000The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role receive paid time off and may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.