Software Architect / Solution Architect

Ask IT consulting; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ask IT consulting seeks a Solution Architect to design and lead complex enterprise architectures across integration and data services. You will focus on standards-based features and capabilities, guiding architecture assessments and roadmap development for large-scale deployments.

Ideal candidates bring experience with enterprise service bus concepts, containerized deployments, and identity federation standards to ensure interoperable solutions aligned with TRA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and leading complex solution architectures.
• Proficiency with Liferay DXP, SharePoint, Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle B2B, MarkLogic NoSQL, and SQL Server.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and software containers.
• Knowledge of TRA standards: Identity Federation (SAML, OAuth), SOA, Web Services, and Master Data Management.
• Ability to assess architectures and develop implementation roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead development of standards-based enterprise solutions.
• Assess current and proposed architectures for gaps and interoperability.
• Develop implementation strategies and roadmaps for complex integrations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and their impact on solution architecture.

Tools

Docker

Job description

The Solution Architect will support the Enterprise Services organization by creating highly complex solution architectures in two key areas:

The Development Operations division is responsible for developing solutions to support the integration of agency components with the Enterprise Architecture and Replacement MMIS systems including business and data services such as Provider, Eligibility, Claims, Encounters, and Payment subsystems. The Solution Architect will be responsible for designing and leading the creation of software solutions that focus on standards-based features and capabilities.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Liferay DXP
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Oracle SOA Suite
• Oracle B2B
• MarkLogic NoSQL Server
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Software Containers (Docker)
• Design platform and software solutions to meet Technical Reference Architecture (TRA) standards including:
  • Identity Federation Standards (SAML, OAuth)
  • Service Oriented Architecture
  • Web Services
  • Master Data Management
• Perform software architecture assessments for new and existing solution implementations against solution designs to identify gaps.
• Participate in the assessment of current and emerging technology with a focus on technology capabilities and impact to solution architecture.
• Standards-based focus on system interoperability using service oriented components
• Demonstrable experience with architecting complex enterprise service bus capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to create solution implementation strategies and roadmaps

Additional Information

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

• Oracle middleware and database platform experience
• Identity federation using SAML 2.0 standard
• Implementation of federated identity standards with applications, portals, and middleware components
• Prior experience in development methodologies (waterfall, agile, etc), enterprise planning, and estimation
• Experience architecting solutions that use software containers for release and deployment pipelines