IT Project Architect

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) in Denver invites an IT Project Architect to align technology with business goals on a major GIS-focused project. You will design solutions, guide implementation across application, data, security and infrastructure domains, and ensure compliance with standards.

Seeking 6+ years in solution and enterprise architecture, GIS experience with Smallworld/ESRI, and strong SDLC expertise. Hybrid Denver-based contractor role with 6+ months+ extension potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of work experience in distributed organizations.
• 6+ years of solution and enterprise architecture experience.
• 6+ years delivering GIS solutions (Smallworld/ESRI).
• 3+ years delivering enterprise technical solutions to meet business objectives.
• 3+ years developing with MEAN, LAMP or .NET stacks.
• 3+ years SQL Server experience with Oracle or MS SQL.
• 3+ years architecting end-to-end enterprise solutions.
• Experience with full SDLC delivery.
• Experience with TOGAF or FEAF is a plus.
• Experience with server and network configurations is a plus.
• Experience in Energy/Utility industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop high level and detail level technical designs to satisfy business requirements.
• Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of solution implementation including application, database, security, and infrastructure deployment.
• Adhere to architectural processes and standards; contribute to new standards definitions.
• Ensure high-quality solutions with limited risk that can be integrated into operations.
• Seek continuous improvement through solution and operational enhancements.
• Ensure regulatory and security compliance for new and existing solutions.
• Collaborate with vendors for service delivery and evaluating new technologies.

Skills

Solution architecture

Enterprise architecture

GIS solutions (Smallworld, ESRI)

MEAN stack

LAMP stack

Microsoft .NET

SQL Server / RDMS (Oracle or MS SQL)

SDLC experience

TOGAF/FEAF

Server & Network configurations

Energy/Utility industry exposure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Job description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!

IT Project Architect

Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid schedule)

Duration 6+ Months with extension

W2 contract role

Position Summary

The IT Architect is responsible for the technical alignment and quality of a major project in the Asset Data (GIS) Group. The role designs solutions that are compliant with architectural standards and processes. The architect leads technical implementation of solutions and delivery.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop high level and detail level technical designs for solutions to satisfy business requirements.
• Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of solution implementation, including application, database, security, infrastructure deployment.
• Adhere to architectural processes and standards and contributes and develops new standards definitions when required.
• Ensure high quality delivered solutions with limited risk that and can be seamlessly assimilated into operational support models.
• Pursue solution and operational enhancements and innovation to provide continuous improvement.
• Ensure regulatory and security compliance for new and existing solutions.
• Work with vendors for service delivery and evaluating and implementing new technologies.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of work experience, preferably in a nationally or globally distributed organization.
• 6+ years of solution and enterprise architecture experience is mandatory.
• 6+ years of experience in solutioning and implementing large scale systems is mandatory.
• 6+ years of work experience delivering GIS solutions in Smallworld and/or ESRI.
• 3+ years delivering enterprise technical solutions to meet business objectives.
• 3+ Years developing technical solutions with stacks such as MEAN, LAMP or Microsoft .NET .
• 3+ years SQL Server experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) such as Oracle or MSQL.
• 3+ Years architecting end to end technical enterprise solutions.
• Demonstrated Experience delivering of technology solutions through the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience with Architectural frameworks such as TOGAF or FEAF a plus.
• Experience with Workflow management practices and tools a plus.
• Experience with Server & Network Configurations a plus.
• Experience in the Energy or Utility Business a plus.
• Experience in migrations from Smallworld to ESRI UN is a huge plus.

*Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process.