Solutions Architect

Sample Tasks:-
• Provide expertise and assistance in the development of system enhancements, including determining technical requirements, testing, reporting, meeting state standards, and modeling.
• Act as lead to the MN Crash development staff, provide training and knowledge transfer as necessary, and delegate appropriate tasks.
• Monitor and maintain functionality of the public crash data query site.
• Respond to requests from MN Crash users for technical support.
• Lead integration efforts with other state agencies, municipal and county police agencies, and third-party vendors operating in the public safety space.
• Advise other entities on how best to build interfaces with the MN Crash system.
• Analyze and aid in resolving potential integration problems and other technology issues
• Participate in research and related activities.
• Size work for program increments and sprints.
• Take on other related tasks as assigned by the Project Sponsor and the IT Manger.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders, in addition to DPS, such as MNGEO and MNDOT, to implement desired improvements to the MN Crash system.
• Oversee/implement necessary system maintenance and updates.
• Provide technical and business requirements to for the MN Crash application to be used for a replacement system. (Note: The selected vendor is precluded from responding to future solicitations regarding the replacement of the system)
• Partner with other resources on the solutioning and design elements for a replacement system.
• Assist with data integration from current MN Crash application to a replacement system.
• Provide knowledge transfer.

Desired Skills:-
• Eight or more years of experience in Enterprise Architect role
• Four or more engagements lasting more than 6 months in Enterprise Architect role
• Five or more years as lead developer
• Three or more years of experience creating and architecting system and application solutions supporting multiple clients across multiple business units
• Comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application, and systems engineering
• Systems thinking – the ability to see how parts interact with the whole (“big picture” thinking)
• Knowledge of IT governance and operations
• Interpersonal and leadership skills – servant leadership, collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation skills
• Communication skills – both written and verbal
• Ability to explain complex technical issues in a way that non-technical people may understand
• Project and program management planning and organizational skills
• Previous development or architect role at state or other government agency
• Agile experience