IT Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Create both high-level and detailed technical architectures that align with business goals and adhere to enterprise standards.

• Lead and coordinate the technical elements of solution implementation across applications, databases, infrastructure, security, and integrations.

• Ensure that solutions are in compliance with enterprise architectural frameworks, governance processes, security standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and refine architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.

• Drive the deployment and integration of solutions into operational support environments.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to assess, recommend, and implement innovative technologies.

• Identify opportunities for operational enhancements, modernization initiatives, and ongoing improvement of technology platforms.

• Ensure solutions maintain reliability, scalability, security, and performance.

• Support the development of the technology roadmap and long-term architectural planning.

• Influence the enterprise architecture strategy, technology standards, architectural governance, and innovation initiatives.

• Work together with application development, infrastructure, security, and database teams on enterprise GIS and Asset Management projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in Solution Architecture and Enterprise Architecture.

• At least 6 years of experience in designing and implementing large-scale enterprise technology solutions.

• Over 6 years of experience delivering GIS solutions utilizing Smallworld and/or ESRI technologies.

• Strong background in architecting end-to-end enterprise solutions from conception to implementation.

• Experience in leading technical delivery across applications, infrastructure, databases, and security.

• In-depth knowledge of SDLC methodologies and enterprise solution delivery.

• Proficiency with Microsoft .NET, MEAN, or LAMP technology stacks.

• Advanced experience with SQL Server and relational database platforms such as Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server.

• Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, architecture governance, and technology strategy.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership abilities.

• Proven capability to solve complex issues and drive results within large organizations.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Proficiency in English is required.

• Bonus: Experience migrating from Smallworld to ESRI Utility Network (UN).

• Bonus: Familiarity with TOGAF, FEAF, or other enterprise architecture frameworks.

• Bonus: Experience with workflow management platforms and practices.

• Bonus: Expertise in server infrastructure and network configuration.

• Bonus: Experience in Energy, Utilities, Asset Management, or Infrastructure-focused organizations.

• Bonus: Experience assessing and managing third-party technology vendors and solution providers.

• Enterprise Architecture certifications such as TOGAF are highly valued.

• Relevant GIS, Microsoft, Cloud, or Technology Architecture certifications are advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans for you and your dependents.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance provided.

• HSA with company contributions.

• Company-sponsored life insurance.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Optional legal, hospital, accident, and pet wellness plans.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid time off.

• Opportunities for career development and advancement.

• A strong team culture and collaboration with experienced professionals.