Project Architect

Client Industry: Utilities

Duration: 1 year

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Rate: 90-100/hr W2

Develops high level design for solutions. Develops artifacts to be used be used in downstream SDLC phases. Leads technical resources during the Detailed Design and Development phase, leading the team from design to solution deployment. Coordinates technical aspects of deployment, including hardware environments, certification, and software deployment.

Position Summary

The IT Architect - is responsible for the technical alignment and quality of 4 to 5 projects in the Commercial Operations Group. The role designs solutions that are compliant with architectural standards and processes. The architect leads technical implementation of solutions and delivery.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Develop high level and detail level technical designs for solutions - to satisfy business requirements.

2. Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of solution implementation, including application, database, security, infrastructure deployment.

3. Adhere to architectural processes and standards and contributes and develops new standards definitions when required.

Ensure high quality delivered solutions with limited risk that and can be seamlessly assimilated into operational support models.

5. Pursue solution and operational enhancements and innovation to provide continuous improvement.

6. Ensure regulatory and security compliance for new and existing solutions.

7. Work with vendors for service delivery and evaluating and implementing new technologies.

Essential Skills

• * Continuous Learner - Ability to continually develop and improve one's skill and knowledge to perform effectively and adapt to change in the workplace. Development occurs through a variety of learning opportunities, seeking feedback, and individual reflection.
  
  
• * Personally Effective - Making use of all of the personal resources at your disposal (talents, skills, energy, and time) to achieve goals.
  
  
• * Tenacious and Results-driven - Setting high goals for themselves and others. They accomplish their goals by effectively working through challenges and demonstrate commitment to the network's goals.
  
  
• * Creative Problem Solver - Focused on improving their practices and results. They are open to new ideas and they maximize available resources.
  
  
• * Effective Communicator - Conveys information in a way that is strategic, honest, timely, and respectful with whom they are interacting.
  
  
• * Collaborator & Partner - Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals through cooperation, sharing knowledge, joint problem-solving, and celebrating success.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of work experience, preferably in a nationally or globally distributed organization.
• 3+ years delivering enterprise technical solutions to meet business objectives.
• 3+ Years developing technical solutions with stacks such as MEAN, LAMP or Microsoft .NET
• 3+ years SQL Server experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) such as Oracle or MSQL
• 3+ Years architecting end to end technical enterprise solutions.
• Demonstrated Experience delivering of technology solutions through the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience with Architectural frameworks such as TOGAF or FEAF a plus.
• Experience with Workflow management practices and tools a plus
• Experience with Server & Network Configurations a plus
• Experience in the Energy or Utility Business a plus
  
  Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.
  
  If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!
  
  About Genesis10:
  
  Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
  
  For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
  
  * Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
  
  * The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
  
  * Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
  
  * Behavioral Health Platform
  
  * Medical, Dental, Vision
  
  * Health Savings Account
  
  * Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
  
  * Voluntary Term Life Insurance
  
  * 401K
  
  * Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
  
  * Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
  
  For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
  
  Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.