Responsibilities
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Staff Solutions Architect in Tukwila, WA. Duties Include:
- Manage Complex Projects: Staff Solutions Architect will oversee multiple solution development efforts simultaneously, ensuring that all projects meet their objectives and adhere to architectural standards
- Establish Architectural Standards: Define and manage domain-specific architecture standards, processes, and constraints to ensure consistency and alignment across the organization
- Drive Strategic Discussions: As a Staff Solutions Architect, you will collaborate with stakeholders to explore the business capability landscape and identify opportunities for long-term value creation
- Collaborate and Innovate: Work with Enterprise Architects and other stakeholders to address domain-specific challenges, reduce architectural design debt, and champion technological innovations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 7 years of experience designing and implementing technology architectures, including managing the delivery of multiple complex solutions simultaneously
- Demonstrated experience in cloud-native technology, including microservice architecture, RESTful APIs, scalable designs, and digital platforms
- Comprehensive knowledge of technologies and supplier capabilities, with experience integrating these into large infrastructure/systems
- In-depth knowledge of modern technology service architectures, including hosting, security, and risk management concerns (IAM, access control, monitoring, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, and containers)
- Familiarity with Microsoft infrastructure and solution stacks in on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments
- Deep understanding and experience with Lean/Agile/Scrum methodologies, including scaled agile frameworks such as SAFe
- Knowledge of industry trends, value propositions, and best practices for technology relevant to in-scope capabilities
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.