Job Location: - The office for this position is located at 3315 W. Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, MO.
Why you’ll love this position:Are you seeking a fulfilling career that involves working with collaborative teams? Are you interested in being an important player in designing and implementing enterprise architectures? ITSD-DESE has an opening for a Solutions Architect.
- Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
- The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.
This position is located within the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD), supporting the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD).
ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity United as #OneTeam.
- Develop and maintain technology road maps that align with enterprise architecture standards for proposed solutions.
- Recommend and guide team members in the adoption of AWS best practices, Well-Architected Framework principles, and cloud-native methodologies.
- Create comprehensive blueprints for cloud-native and hybrid solutions.
- Build and maintain high-performance database pipelines and modern Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
- Review project plans, SOW's and RFP's.
- Create and maintain technical standards, policies, and detailed architectural diagrams.
- Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely.
- Experience with AWS and Azure Platform is preferable.
- Comprehensive understanding of cloud migration strategies, Infrastructure as Code, and AWS Well-Architected Framework.
- Familiar with Azure DevOps (ADO) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Practical experience with Java or .Net, and a good understanding of architectural frameworks.
- Familiar with Visual Studio 2022 and earlier versions.
- Experience with SQL Server 2019/2022.
- Knowledge of ServiceNow / Low code development.
- Ability to lead and mentor a dedicated team and work well with other teams.
- Strong analysis, critical thinking, and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Skill in project management. Skill in planning and organizing multiple initiatives. Ability to analyze the impact of projects and recommend courses of action. Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely. Ability to understand relationships and interactions among systems. Ability to identify issues, explore possible solutions, and obtain a consensus on resolutions. Ability to lead and mentor staff.
The classification for this position is
Enterprise Architect ; click for more information.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
If you have questions about this position please contact: ITSDRecruiting@oa.mo.gov