Architect III

Job Summary:

Responsible for the definition, oversight, coordination, and development of technology designs, along with the related road maps and lifecycle management, with a focus on data and Azure cloud solutions.

Essential Functions:

• Aligns his/her efforts across the various technical architectural disciplines within the team to develop innovative and appropriate architectures and roadmaps that enable the enterprise to deliver best-in-class services to their clients, partners and employees
• Provide overall architecture guidance, governance, and recommendations in support of technical objectives
• Direct involvement in the development of policies, standards and guidelines that direct the selection, development, implementation and use of Information Technology within the enterprise
• Work with the department leadership in establishing technology architecture strategy, goals, and objectives
• Partner with peers within all Information Technology groups to promote architecture principles, standards, methods, and strategic direction for the enterprise
• Facilitate overall analysis, design, artifacts, and technical requirements validation for strategic initiatives
• Define the future architecture and the roadmap to get from the current state to the end target
• Lead / participate in vendor architecture related assessments and reviews
• Develop technical architectures that will drive reduced cost, increased availability, improved security, client experience, and greater flexibility
• Management of the risks associated with information and IT assets through appropriate standards and security policies
• Build employee knowledge and skills in specific areas of expertise
• Deliver engaging, informative and well-organized presentations
• Effectively executes and communicates change management
• Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required
• Master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in related areas including seven (7) years of direct experience in developing and implementing technically diverse application and infrastructure architectures for companies
• Minimum of three (3) years of Solutions Architecture experience preferred
• Possesses wide base of experience in many disciplines of information technology including: Operating Systems (Unix, Windows, Linux), Performance Management and Capacity Planning, Messaging Software and Interoperability Techniques and Standards, Business Intelligence and Analysis, Web & Server Technologies, E-Commerce Network Design and Protocol, E-Business Enabling Technologies, Storage, Directory Services, Network Engineering (Switching, Routing, Content Management), Information Technology Hardware, Data Center Designs and Consolidations, Virtualization Technology Skills, IT Service Management Principles
• In-depth knowledge of Azure PaaS Services, Azure Data Platform, Azure Active Directory, Azure Monitor, and Databricks.
• Strong expertise in designing cloud architectures that meet business and technical requirements.
• Strong knowledge of data engineering principles, including the integration of Databricks for analytics and machine learning applications.

Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Strong interpersonal skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills; listening and critical thinking; presentation skills, facilitation skills
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with stakeholders at all different levels
• Flexibility during organizational and/or business changes
• Effective problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Customer Service oriented
• Ability to lead technical evaluations and conduct research & development in emerging technologies
• Effectively disseminates information to appropriate audiences verbally and in writing
• Ability to actively gather appropriate level of participation and input to decision-making and foster it within teams
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.

Licensure and Certification:

• ITIL v3 Foundations or greater, Azure and/or Databricks certifications preferred

Working Conditions:

• General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Compensation Range:

CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type (hourly/salary):

Organization Level Competencies

• Create an Inclusive Environment

• Cultivate Partnerships

• Develop Self and Others

• Drive Execution

• Influence Others

• Pursue Personal Excellence

• Understand the Business