Cloud Solutions Architect

City of Lincoln; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization seeks a motivated candidate to design and maintain cloud-based solutions with a focus on Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform technologies. Key responsibilities include collaborating with business partners to understand requirements, establishing design patterns for scalable solutions, and developing documentation and training tools. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in a related field, along with education and proficiency in Microsoft technologies. This full-time position is based in Richmond, Virginia.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a related field required.
• Computer or networking certifications preferred.
• Ability to operate PC and databases required.
• Support of Microsoft cloud technology stack with proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain cloud solutions focused on Microsoft technologies.
• Collaborate with business partners to build functional solutions.
• Create design patterns for scalable and maintainable systems.
• Participate in the implementation of new cloud platforms.

Skills

Cloud-based solutions design

Microsoft Office 365

Power Platform

Database queries

Documentation and training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in business or information systems

Tools

Microsoft Office systems

Job description

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia

This position is responsible for designing, developing, deploying and maintaining cloud‑based solutions that support company business processes. Under the leadership of the Director of Data and Platform Architects, you will provide technical expertise to inform architecture decisions relating to cloud‑based technologies and functions. You will maintain awareness of the cloud landscape, with a particular focus on Office 365 and Power Platform applications, to determine optimal and "best‑fit" solutions. You will assist in the creation of design standards, leveraging forward‑thinking technologies while establishing repeatable patterns that increase automation and reduce support efforts. You will serve as an integral member of the Information Technology Data and Platforms Team, partnering with team members in both mentor and mentee capacities to promote knowledge sharing and cross‑training.

Essential Duties

1. Designs, develops, and maintains cloud solutions, with primary focus in Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform technologies.
2. Collaborates with business partners to understand business processes and requirements and works with IT platform architects to build solutions that are functional and efficient.
3. Establishes design patterns that promote repeatable and scalable solutions that are easy to maintain and promote team knowledge sharing and cross‑training.
4. Designs cost‑effective solutions that optimize resource utilization for high availability and performance.
5. Participates in the identification, implementation, and administration of new cloud‑based platforms, services and features that inform business functions to ensure data security, confidentiality, integrity, reliability, and validity.
6. Develops database queries and creates cloud‑based reports accurately and in a timely manner.
7. Develops documentation and end‑user training tools, tactics, and strategies for associates and managers regarding platform use.
8. Stays current with the latest Microsoft features, industry trends, and best practices in cloud development.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The associate in this position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Education / Experience / Certificates / Security Clearance

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in business or information systems preferred.
• 3–5 years' experience in a related field required.
• Computer or networking certifications preferred.
• The associate is not required to drive as part of their job duties.
• Associates in this position will be required to successfully pass both state and federal criminal background checks and sex offender check.
• Ability to operate PC and databases required. Experience with current Microsoft Office systems preferred.
• Ability to support Microsoft cloud technology stack with proficiency in Microsoft network, database, and cloud technologies.
• Lives the Values, Drives for Results, Customer Focus, Communication, Job Skills Knowledge.

Safety Statement

Associates are required to follow Goodwill's safety rules and regulations, as outlined in Goodwill's policies.

Information Privacy and Security

This associate may have access to Confidential Information (CI) and is required to be familiar with the Goodwill Privacy policy 10.23 related to the handling of CI, and follow all related procedures required to protect the privacy and security of CI.

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Work Conditions

• General Office Position – The associate is required to lift up to 10 pounds maximum.
• The associate works in a general office environment and is infrequently exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise, fumes, dust, etc.).

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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