IT Solution Architect

IT Solution Architect

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated IT Architecture for a Remote opportunity.

Position Title: IT Solution Architecture

Location: Eagen, MN

Anticipated Start Date: 5/1/2025

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ months

Job Type: Full Time (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY) - CONTRACT - REMOTE

Pay Range: $80/hr to $90/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Provides technical leadership in system architecture, design principles, software development methodologies, and selection of information systems within their division.
• Understands and applies concepts of enterprise architecture to ensure systems align, adhere, and integrate within client Information Technology enterprise environment.
• Develops technical proposals that consider alternatives and business case, gains needed institutional approvals and works effectively across departmental organizations gaining consensus of stakeholders.
• Recognized within their division as a technical expert and is sought out for their in-depth knowledge of a broad range of current technologies and these technologies apply to the Client's environment.
• Participates on committees to establish technical standards, promote integration of data, and/or coordination of projects across work units.
• Serves as an active member of technical workgroups needed to advance project objectives.

Required skills & experience:

• 7+ years of experience in solution architecture, software development, or enterprise data governance.
• Expertise in RESTful APIs, API Governance, and API platform development.
• Advanced experience with cloud architectures and microservices.
• Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, and Agile methodologies (Scrum).
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Google Apigee and Backstage.io.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years' experience including three (3) years' demonstrated technical experience and one (1) year of demonstrated leadership experience.
• Associate's degree and nine (9) years' experience including three (3) years' demonstrated technical experience and one (1) year of demonstrated leadership experience.

Preferred Education:

• Master's degree in applicable field preferred.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:

[Solution Architecture, Google Apigee, RESTful APIs, API Governance, Git, Azure DevOps]

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 238148 when responding to this ad.

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