We are recruiting a Solutions Architect for a large organization in Sacramento. This is long term contract role with a hybrid work schedule (2 days on site, 3 days remote). The Solutions Architect is responsible for maintaining BI Platforms in addition to designing and implementing solutions for operations and projects. Pay: $60/hour.

The ideal candidate will have experience with strategic planning, technical management, and resource oversight, with a focus on ensuring the development of high-quality software, hardware, and infrastructure solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborating with various stakeholders to understand requirements and define solution delivery strategies.
• Working closely with leadership to shape product direction and owning the technical product roadmap.
• Developing and refining policies and procedures related to security and support operations.
• Establishing engineering processes, SDLC processes, and operational processes to ensure reproducible and high-quality development.
• Taking charge of overall architecture, design, build, security, and certification of products.
• Providing subject matter expertise and managing escalated production issues.
• Staying updated on emerging products, services, trends, and development methodologies.
• Defining and managing SDLC and Continual Integration processes, suggesting and applying emerging technologies or standards to improve services.
• Developing and executing engineering plans, managing schedules, resource allocation, and budget.
• Ensuring effective deployment of skills and resources to enhance agility, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.
• Promoting and enforcing compliance with established methodologies and resource management efforts.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of recent relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with industry development languages and frameworks.
• Working knowledge of networking architecture, secure coding practices, and vulnerability assessments.
• Proficient in object-oriented programming, client/server, scripting, web architecture, and development.
• Ability to perform effectively in dynamic environments with fluctuating workloads.
• Strong analytical skills to identify patterns, tendencies, and relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.