Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead our team in a server modernization project, focusing on the successful migration of legacy applications to modern Microsoft Servers. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience as a Senior Solutions Architect, with a strong background in Microsoft technologies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the technical aspects of the Server Modernization Project, ensuring the successful migration of legacy applications to modern Microsoft Servers.
- Strive to bring technical focus to risk management, risk mitigation, and risk assessment of technical issues that could impact operational activities, agency priorities, and project objectives and goals.
- Provide technical leadership and consultative guidance in creating testing strategies that support application migration technical goals.
- Conduct an initial 3-week onsite period, working 3 days per week in Springfield, IL.
- Post-introductory period, work onsite 3 days per month, with potential for up to 3 additional days per month as needed.
- Oversee the architectural review and assessment of up to 150 applications, determining necessary changes for modernization.
- Develop and implement solutions for application migration, including re-platforming, rebuilding, and decommissioning.
- Provide general technical architectural support and guidance.
- Ensure all applications are thoroughly tested on new technologies before decommissioning legacy platforms.
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure project goals and timelines are met.
- Provide strong technical and functional leadership and clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Skills:
- Experience: At least 10 years of experience as a Senior Solutions Architect with a strong background in leading large-scale IT projects.
- Agile Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Extensive Agile methodologies experience.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Proficiency with JIRA and Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO).
- Strong knowledge of .NET full-stack development concepts, including Internet Information Services (IIS).
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including database migration and performance tuning.
- Proficiency in ASP.Net application development, XSLT, JavaScript, and Restful API development.
- Experience in application migration to new hosting platforms.
- Leadership and Communication: Proven ability to provide technical/functional leadership, manage multiple tasks, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge Gathering: Support and define critical areas of technical knowledge related to changes from modernization.
Beneficial Skills (But Not Required):
· TOGAF Experience and certification are highly beneficial.
· Industry Experience: Experience working with Health and Human Services Agencies.
· Additional Technical Skills: Familiarity with legacy and modern Microsoft Server environments, including virtualization.