Sr Solutions Architect

University of Rochester; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a Sr. Solutions Architect to lead enterprise architecture efforts, shaping standards and patterns across applications and data domains.

You will collaborate with service directors, architects, and project managers to deliver cohesive solutions and ensure alignment with the university's future-state architecture. You will guide prototyping of new tools, maintain architecture roadmaps, and support agile teams in applying governance while evaluating business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Sciences or equivalent and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Graduate degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in SDLC, business analysis, project management, systems integration, software development and/or administration of service platforms, public/private cloud platforms, databases and networks preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Leads evaluation, design and analysis for architecture for applications within business and data domains.
• Facilitates evaluation and creation of architecture standards and policies.
• Identifies organizational and financial impact of solutions architecture.
• Works with IT project/program management to ensure plan execution.
• Provides deliverables like standard definitions, reference models and architecture designs.
• Leads prototyping of new tools/techniques for development and operation of solutions.
• Defines principles, guidelines, standards and solution patterns aligned with enterprise architecture vision.
• Maintains published repository of technical architectures.
• Supports agile teams, product owners and application architects to align with governance.
• Meets with stakeholders to understand business drivers and translates to enterprise designs.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Communication

Organization & Prioritization

Project Scheduling

Multi-priority Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Sciences or equivalent

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

TOGAF

ITIL

Job description

Job Details

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 30 Corporate Woods, Brighton, New York, United States of America, 14623

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: 900082 ISD Chief Technical Office

Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URG 115

Compensation Range: $96,860.00 - $145,290.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• The Sr. Solutions Architect proactively and holistically leads and supports Enterprise Architect (EA) activities to create solutions that utilize University-wide architecture and standards.
• Collaborates as a team member along with the service directors, architecture staff, and project managers supporting cross-functional architecture team members and subject matter experts to deliver the complete solution.
• The architect receives general guidance and has latitude for considerable judgment and initiative when working with subject matter experts and user communities to develop standards and solutions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leads evaluation, design and analysis for the implementation of a solutions architecture for applications within the business and data domains.
• Facilitates the evaluation and creation of architecture standards and policies, as they relate to the design of commercial and custom software configurations.
• Identifies organizational impact and financial impact of the solutions architecture.
• Takes action as needed based on outcome(s).
• Works closely with IT project/program management to ensure the execution of plans correspond to specifications and requirements outlined throughout the project or product lifecycle.
• Provides deliverables such as standard definitions, reference models and architecture designs to help assess the impact of new and ongoing technology investment.
• Leads and participates in the prototyping of new tools and techniques for the development and operation of solutions. (i.e. Clarity, Abacus etc.)
• Defines the principles, guidelines, standards and solution patterns to ensure solution decisions are aligned with the enterprise's future-state architecture vision.
• Maintains the published repository of technical architectures.
• Recognizes opportunities and supports other architects in the development of specific technical, information and business standards.
• Monitors the current-state solution portfolio in Service Now, JIRA to identify deficiencies through aging of the technologies used by the application or misalignment with business requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge of the University’s architecture roadmaps, technology status of peer institutions and technology market landscape.
• Supports a community of practice, guiding and helping agile teams, product owners and application architects to align with the overall enterprise architecture governance and assurance.
• Recognizes emerging opportunities that should be explored through research or discussion.
• Meets with key solution requestors/stakeholders and conducts research to understand business drivers and business capabilities, both future and current state, and determines corresponding enterprise system designs and change requirements.
• Acts as a consultant on a broad range of technologies, platforms and vendor offerings to drive targeted business outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Information Sciences or equivalent and 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Graduate degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in system development life cycle, business analysis, project management, systems integration, software development and/or the administration of service platforms, public/private cloud platforms, databases and networks preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Deep and broad technical skills for service design and delivery, including infrastructure and application components required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and facilitate discussions required.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills required.
• Ability to design and implement a project schedule and knowledge of project management required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment required.
• Ability to recognize strategic business opportunities preferred.
• Experience in system development life cycle, business analysis, project management, systems integration, software development and the administration of service platforms, public/private cloud platforms, databases, and networks, are desirable.
• Self-motivated and comfortable in the dynamic atmosphere of a technical organization.
• Candidate must be organized and analytical, adept at working in a team environment, able to design and implement a project schedule, and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast moving environment preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• TOGAF, ITIL or other architecture level certifications preferred.

EEO and Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.

In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics).

This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Learn. Discover. Heal. Create.

Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.