BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Solution Architect for an opportunity in Jersey City, NJ

Position Title: Solution Architect

Location: (Jersey City, NJ)

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

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

Expected Duration: 12 Months.

Job Type: CONTRACT, (Hybrid)

Shift: Monday- Friday (5x8)

Pay Range: $70/HR - $75/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.).

Job Description:

The primary responsibilities will be to develop, institute, socialize and govern architecture strategies / blueprints and related frameworks. The role will also be engaged in architecting and designing comprehensive end-to-end solutions that meet business requirements in support of a given portfolio of work and support the authoring of high level designs when required.
The candidate will be expected to govern a broad portfolio and be a key influencer of strategic technology spend.

KeyResponsibilities

* Create and maintain domain architecture strategies, blueprint and roadmaps showing the evolution of systems from current to target state to meet strategic business, financial and technology objectives through documentation of systems, architectures, process flows and value-chain models.
* Participate in architecture consulting to enable design decisions, lead design sessions where appropriate, manage design tradeoffs between speed to market, financial and strategic impact, and support the successful implementation of initiatives.
* Act as a control function to ensure adherence of designs to blueprints, architectural principles and enterprise standards
* Support the compliance of designs to all relevant local laws and regulations.
* Identify risks to quickly resolve issues and conflicting priorities and influence a positive and effective outcome.
* Leverage technical expertise to support vendor selection activities including recommendations of when to make the appropriate build vs. buy decisions.
* Support the development of prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate designs.
* Contribute to creation and evolution of architectural patterns, principles and guidelines.
* Support the execution of the architecture governance board.
* Provide inputs to annual financial planning & other related activities.
* Providing a senior communication channel across multiple functional domains.

Required Skills

Application development knowledge and experience (Enterprise Applications, distributed services, design, analysis)
- Certification or extensive experience in industry best practices in architectural methodologies and standards (e.g. UML, BPMN)
- Architecture, quality & productivity methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma)
- Modern application development and deployment (Automated Testing, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery)
- Broad based IT knowledge (hardware, software, middleware, databases, cloud)
- Deep Knowledge of Financial Services preferably within Markets
Leadership, Communication and Relationship Skills
- Understand and empathize with the key challenges faced by sponsors and stakeholders
- Manage senior stakeholder expectations and build trust relationships
- Provide strategic vision based on balanced Risk, Financial, Process, and Resource factors
- Interpret business needs and promoting innovative technology solutions
- Support governance and oversight processes for managing alignment of change to strategic goals
- Translate complex concepts into multiple architectural views aimed at varying audiences
- Work effectively in a matrix organization with teams of architects, developers and business partners with minimal supervision
- Express ideas verbally and in writing to effectively communicate with and influence teammates, technology partners, business leaders and executives

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:

Architecture, Capital Market, Trade

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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