Technical Architect

job summary:Randstad Technologies is in search of a Technical Architect for an exciting opportunity with an industry leading employer in the Kansas City area. In this role the Technical Architect will provide technical guidance based on a broad understanding of the business needs, current solutions, technology strategies, IT standards, and security requirements. You can expect to develop strategies, roadmaps, principles, standards, and best practices. location: SHAWNEE MISSION, Kansasjob type: Permanentsalary: $100,000 - 140,000 per yearwork hours: 8am to 4pmeducation: Bachelors responsibilities:

• Creates multi-year IT architecture strategy and roadmap that is in line with the overall business strategy
• Provides leadership while working collaboratively to document technical needs
• Creates current and future state technology diagrams that effectively align stakeholders and ensure that solutions are aligned across architecture disciplines
• Governs development of solutions
• Develops standards, templates, and best practices
• Maintains catalogs of key IT assets
• Performs architectural assessments independently
• Works on multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Encourages team interaction, boosts employee motivation and appreciates team contribution

• 5+ years in an IT technical engineering role
• Exposure to technology strategies and roadmaps
• Exposure to architectural standardization and governance processes
• Experience with software development methodologies (i.e., Agile, Waterfall)
• Experience with diverse technologies. Preferred (Cloud/SaaS/On-premise, VMware, Infor M3, JDE, .Net, iSeries AS400, Informatica, Tableau, Cognos, SQL Server, )
• Solid abilities using PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio
• Known reputation for integrity and ethics

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors