Solutions Architect

Solution Architect

Owing Mills MD

Full-time

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with Enterprise Architecture Frameworks, Data Modelling, Integration, Scripting & Automation and Cloud and IT Infrastructure
• Enterprise Architecture Frameworks: Familiarity with frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or ArchiMate to effectively model and manage enterprise architectures.
• Ardoq Platform Proficiency: Practical experience using Ardoq, including creating, managing, and visualizing architecture models and data.
• Data Modeling and Visualization: Ability to design, map, and visualize complex data relationships within Ardoq.
• Integration Skills: Experience integrating Ardoq with other enterprise systems (e.g., via APIs, webhooks, or middleware).
• Scripting and Automation: Knowledge of scripting languages (such as Python or JavaScript) for automating tasks and customizing Ardoq functionalities.
• Cloud and IT Infrastructure: Understanding of cloud architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure), networking, and IT infrastructure relevant to enterprise architecture mapping.
• Change and Portfolio Management: Familiarity with IT change management and portfolio management processes, as these are often modeled in Ardoq.
• Collaboration and Communication: Strong skills in collaborating with stakeholders, gathering requirements, and communicating architecture insights using Ardoq's visualization tools.
• Security and Compliance Awareness: Understanding of information security, data privacy, and regulatory requirements as they pertain to architectural documentation and data handling.

Responsibilities -

• Documenting and managing the organization's technology portfolio
• Creating Ardoq integration with different systems and data sources Defining solution architectures aligned with business requirements
• Application inventory
• Technology inventory
• Capability to application mapping
• Tech debt scoring
• Prepare Maturity dashboard
• Assessing and recommending technologies to support business goals
• Documenting solution designs, patterns, and standards
• Collaborating with development and operations teams to ensure successful implementation
• Reviewing and optimizing existing architectures for scalability and performance