Solution Architect

Description

The Department of Revenue (DOR) Information Services (IS) Division is currently seeking a Solution Architect (IT Architecture - Senior/Specialist) .
 

The hiring manager may start screening applicants as early as  June 4, 2024,  and make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to your advantage to submit materials as soon as possible. 
Please Note: This position has the flexibility to work remotely, however the duty station is in Tumwater, Washington and the successful candidate must agree to be able to travel to the duty station with little notice for key meetings or as operational needs dictate.

Details of teleworking considerations will be addressed during the interview process.

Who we are looking for:
The selected candidate will be a resourceful, critical thinker who understands the value of having a broad view of the technology industry, and who can collaborate with a highly technical team to identify, design, integrate, or develop scalable solutions which meet the governance requirements and necessary policy and compliance of public service solutions.

The top candidate for this opportunity will be ethical, and able to effectively communicate with varied and diverse audiences.

Revenue  is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co-workers ready and focused to achieve the agency's goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. This unique culture of respect promotes a professional family of cohesive groups maximizing potential through opportunity. We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for .
 
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Duties

A brief overview of duties: 
As a member of our Architecture team as a Solution Architect, you will report to the Chief Architect and apply your experience in evaluating, planning, communicating, and supporting the implementation and release of solutions to meet critical business needs.

You’ll apply your in-depth knowledge of Cloud architectures such as SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, Microsoft M365, data architectures, development methodologies, working knowledge of modern networking principles, and a good understanding of current security best practices in solution development.

You’ll ensure solutions are cohesive, align with the organization’s technology standards, strategic IT roadmaps, required policy and governance, security needs, and meet the goals and objectives of the business areas.

You’ll employ effective and reusable application design and software engineering strategies and best practices.

You’ll develop detailed designs on coordination and collaboration with numerous other IT and business disciplines and governing bodies and present them to gain acceptance and approvals.

You’ll work with other IS sections such as security, networking, server/storage, system administration, data management, and others to collaborate on your solutions.

In addition, you will also be responsible for leading cloud initiatives and use your expertise to drive the development of innovative service offerings that enrich DOR’s Cloud Services portfolio across multiple systems, platforms, and applications.

You’ll demonstrate excellent, inclusive communication skills as you interact with multiple audiences at varying levels of technical proficiency using a variety of methods to promote transparency in decision-making.

Qualifications

Required
Bachelor’s degree or higher in information technology discipline from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent. (Experience in the below areas will substitute for education a year for year on the basis)
 
AND
 
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience working in the development and design of IT systems, to include:

Providing architectural guidance to developers/teams as an Architect or Lead Developer/Engineer. Working across expansive and multiple areas of software, hardware, data security, networking, and integration of diverse technology areas (such as mainframe, Java, C#, Microsoft .Net, and SQL Server, etc. based applications).
AND
 
One (1) year information technology experience that demonstrates knowledge of solution planning, and delivery.
 
Proven work experience of one (1) year or more as a cloud architect or expertise in cloud architecture with an understanding of implementation using MS Azure, AWS and/or GCP.
 
A successful candidate must also demonstrate experience and proficiency in technical problem solving.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree or post-graduate work in computer science or related field to information technology preferred. Other desirable experiences include:
Excellent knowledge of cloud computing technologies and current computing trends. Relevant training and certifications as a Cloud Architect. Develop repeatable cloud reference architecture based on DOR's needs. Proficient in developing highly scalable data centric application and web services architecture.  Understanding of MS sql server and services such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Reporting Services (SSRS).  Knowledge of JSON-based RESTful services. Integration skills for legacy infrastructure platforms and technologies.  Proficient in service oriented architecture (SOA), messaging, object-oriented programming concepts, multi-tiered distributed component based technology. Programming Language :C#, .net, COBOL/Natural, Java, and HTML5.  Master data management and data quality tools.  Experience with COTS product or SAAS, PAAS and IAAS experience is preferred.

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