Enterprise Architect

Virtual Enterprise Architects; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Enterprise Architects, based in Washington, DC, is seeking a skilled architect to lead technical solutions for an ecommerce site. Candidates should have over 6 years of IT experience, portraying expertise in architectural practices and project management.

The successful applicant will implement and monitor technical solutions, engage in design discussions, and document solution architectures. A collaborative mindset and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in IT.
• Experience in providing internal/external consulting services.
• Strong knowledge in technology assessment and architectural frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Architect the technical landscape for an ecommerce site.
• Implement and monitor multiple technical solutions in parallel.
• Lead design and architecture discussions.
• Develop architecture documentation for solution library.
• Work closely with project management to forecast resource needs.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Architectural best practices

Project management

Consulting services

Education

Computer Science or Information Systems

Business Administration (concentration in technology)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting Software

Contract Management Systems

Development Software

Human Resource Systems

Payroll Systems

Project Management Software

Inventory Software

Job description

VEA is an award winning, nationally recognized, small, minority company based in Washington, DC.

Job Description

Provide subject-matter expertise regarding technology platforms across the enterprise in order to most effectively leverage company assets while adhering to architectural best practices and ensuring fully integrated solutions

Architect the technical landscape as we build an ecommerce site from ground up

Architect, design and implement multiple technical solutions in parallel while monitoring the integrations required for each system internally and externally.

Develop past, present and future state architecture documentation for the solution architecture library

Lead design and architecture discussions

Vet new technologies and recommend the best suited for organization's technical landscape

Diagnose and solve technical problems across the multiple retail systems.

Define and follow best practices to manage performance and scalability across the enterprise

Envision and implement systematic changes required as the organizational needs grow.

Review and approve designs across multiple disciplines for both internal and vendor teams

Work with project leads to develop and detailed technical requirements documentation

Work closely with project management to estimate and forecast resource needs, labor spend and project duration

Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in order to evaluate existing environments, establish technology standards and identify opportunities to add value to the organization.

As needed, rapidly troubleshoot and debug solutions and recommend fixes

Provide technical leadership, clarity and direction for on-site, offshore and vendor teams.

Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Computer Science, Information systems, Business Administration (concentration in technology) or equivalent military or work experience

Certificates, licenses and registrations required:

Computer skills required: Accounting Software; Contract Management Systems; Development Software; Human Resource Systems; Inventory Software; Microsoft Office; Payroll Systems; Project Management Software

Other skills required:

Minimum 6 years’ experience.

Information technology experience, providing internal/external consulting services to management and technical staff in solving complex information issues.

Requires competence in field of expertise, such as technology assessment, feasibility studies and cost/benefit analyses, and other architecture related areas.

Possesses knowledge of state-of-the-art in information technology management and architectural frameworks.

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any additional federal, local or state protected class.