Senior Enterprise Applications Architect

Title: Senior Enterprise Applications Architect

Visa: USC/GC/GCEAD/H4EAD

Location: Onsite in Sacramento California (Need local)

Client: State of California

Duration: Long term contract

We are seeking an experienced Senior Enterprise Applications Architect for a Hybrid assignment with our Sacramento California base team. This role requires multiple days/wk onsite as determined by the client.

Role Overview:
As a Senior Enterprise Applications Architect you will lead the design and implementation of complex enterprisewide applications oversee architecture teams and serve as the primary technical expert for our enterprise solutions. This seniorlevel position requires a blend of technical expertise strategic thinking and leadership skills.

Must haves:
Senior handson enterprise architect with strong communication skills
Ability to lead and support team members in roles such as solution architect software engineer DevOps specialist and business analyst
Strong ability to articulate enterprise architecture principles and gather requirements from nontechnical business stakeholders
Excellent presentation skills to different audiences ranging from Clevel executives to operational staff with minimal supervision
Ability to translate business and functional requirements into technical specifications for development teams
Recent practical experience in enterprise architecture with specific examples

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and execute complex enterprise application implementations for clients
Oversee and mentor teams of IT professionals ensuring highquality deliverables
Provide strategic consulting on enterprise architecture best practices and governance
Drive client satisfaction through effective communication and solution delivery
Identify and propose process improvements automation opportunities and new technologies
Engage with client executives to drive valuebased solution discussions
Contribute to business development efforts and proposal creation
Demonstrate thought leadership in enterprise architecture and systems integration
Develop architecture blueprints and roadmaps
Perform technology evaluations and recommend appropriate solutions
Mentor and educate team members on best practices and industry standards

Requirements:
10 years of experience in enterprise IT systems with at least 5 years focus on enterprise architecture
5 years in consulting or senior leadership roles
2 years handson experience with cloud technologies (e.g. AWS Azure Google Cloud)
5 years handson experience with enterprise integration patterns and tools
5 years handson experience with multiple programming languages and frameworks
Expertlevel proficiency in enterprise application design with at least 2 years experience in microservices architecture
Proven track record in designing and implementing scalable resilient enterprise solutions using industry best practices
Experience in enterprise architecture assessments and documentation
Expertise in system security performance optimization and disaster recovery planning
Strong executive presentation and communication skills
At least 2 years experience working with serviceoriented architecture (SOA) and API management
35 years experience with ServiceNow implementation and customization
Demonstrated ability to design and implement ServiceNow modules such as ITSM ITOM and ITBM
Experience in integrating ServiceNow with other enterprise applications and data sources
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in financial services healthcare or public sector domains
Relevant industry certifications (e.g. TOGAF AWS Certified Solutions Architect Azure Solutions Architect)
ServiceNow certifications (e.g. Certified System Administrator Certified Application Developer)
Masters degree in computer science Information Systems or related field
Multidomain project experience solving complex enterprise challenges
Proven consulting experience with a focus on client engagement
Experience with ServiceNows lowcode/nocode development capabilities
Familiarity with ServiceNows AI and machine learning features
Relevant certifications in AWS Azure Google Cloud and/or Oracle Cloud
Familiarity with AWS Azure Google Cloud and/or Oracle Cloud Architecture Frameworks Best Practices and Design Patterns
Experience in multicloud architecture and hybrid cloud solutions
Knowledge of cloud cost optimization strategies and FinOps principles