VDOT Solutions Architect

VDOT Solutions Architect
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**local candidates strongly preferred
**candidate must be able to come to Richmond, VA to pick up laptop
*the contract may be extended beyond June 30, 2026, possibly for 6-12+ months
**be certain to share the full job description and skills matrix with your candidate directly and make sure your candidate has reviewed and understands the full scope of the expectations
e certain to share the full job description and skills matrix with your candidate directly and make sure your candidate has reviewed and understands the full scope of the expectations

\"VDOT's probationary period for this position is three months, during which the candidate is expected to be onsite in Richmond VA 3-4 days per week. After this probationary period, the position may transition to a largely remote posture, with a minimum onsite expectation of 1 week per quarter (to support leadership Town Hall sessions), and additional time as needed occasionally to support specific assignments.\"

Create overall application and solution architectures, component designs, and systems integration and implementations for a particular business solution.
Lead efforts in defining, documenting and estimating the following for enterprise applications.
Capture requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, on- prem, hybrid and cloud topologies, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks and controls, system inputs and output.
Collaborate with other IT staff to assess business needs and requirements and translate them into automated solutions
Produce relevant solution design artifacts including but not limited to technical estimates, conceptual, logical and physical system designs, sequence diagrams, and data models
Coordinate new system development to ensure it is consistent and well integrated with existing application systems and COTS solutions
Analyze and estimate feasibility and compatibility with hardware and other programs; and will consult with clients to prototype, architect, and design applications to meet needs.
Collaborate with Business areas and cross- functional Enterprise Architects to fully understand business needs and provide strategic consultation
Partner with architects, other technical team members and to develop roadmaps and strategies to support agency KPIs
Design/Implement Enterprise Security/technology Patterns
Consult with teams as needed on initiatives and provide tactical direction as well as provide architecture considerations on legacy solutions

Qualifications:
Experience with SAFe architecture and proven work experience with Agile/Scrum teams.
Proven experience in developing enterprise and solution level architectural designs.
Proven experience in overseeing the linking of cross-functional applications between disparate business units and systems.
Experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping, methodology development, and data mapping.
Knowledge of relational database design and management techniques.
Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures, project lifecycle models, etc.
Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
Competency with XML constructs and schemas.
Confidence and experience with API protocols and schemas such as SOAP and REST.
Strong understanding of end-user needs and requirements.
Excellent understanding of the organization s goals and objectives.
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a team environment.
Excellent communication and documentation skills,
Required/Desired Skills

Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience
Experience in enterprise-level application design and integration	Required	8	Years
Experience in Azure (cloud-native and hybrid architecture)	Required	8	Years
Experience with Docker and azure cloud services such as AKS, Azure functions, Azure Container Service, Azure App services, Azure API Management	Required	5	Years
Experience working with Azure Data factory, Azure Data Lake	Required	2	Years
Experience in SaaS (Software as a Service) architecture	Required	8	Years
Experience with integration architecture and proven work experience with Agile/Scrum teams	Required	8	Years
Experience with architecture engagement in Agile methodologies (SAFe and Scrum)	Required	8	Years
Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse) and Dynamics365	Required	2	Years
Experience with Esri ArcGIS	Nice to have	2	Years

Questions

No. Question
Question1	Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?
Question2	Please list candidate's email address.
Question3	In what city and state does your candidate PERMANENTLY reside?
Question4	Have you, as the submitting vendor, shared the full job description and skills matrix with your candidate directly? Please confirm that your candidate has reviewed and understood the full scope of the expectations.
Question5	Is candidate willing and able to pick up laptop in Richmond, VA? NO exceptions.
Question6	Is the candidate available to work and or meet in Richmond, VA occasionally? This is REQUIRED.
Question7	How soon after an offer can your candidate start?