Enterprise Solution Architect

Company: Genesis10
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Genesis10 is seeking a Enterprise Solution Architect for a contract ending in December 2025 with our client in Eagan, MN. 100% Remote.

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Summary:
Client is engaged in an exciting Cloud Transformation Program which will migrate client on-premises applications to the cloud to improve scalability, flexibility, cost efficiency, and performance. The Enterprise Solution Architect will provide solution architecture support to the Application Transformation, Cloud Operations, and FinOps/Work Force modernization workstreams. These workstreams will focus on assessing on-premises applications and defining the transformation strategy for the applications as well as Cloud Operations and Cloud Financial Management solutions. From a program standpoint, you will be involved in: Supporting the application transformation, cloud operations, and FinOps teams to provide architecture tradeoff analysis, solution analysis, solution approach and recommendations to define transition and target state operations, support, and application lifecycle management solutions.

Responsibilities: Translate business needs and objectives into technical solutions, ensuring that IT infrastructure and applications support the organization's strategic goals
Design and architect cloud service and operations solutions that meet business requirements, and considers cloud native non-functional requirements like scalability, manageability, security, compliance, performance, and cost
Collaborate with leaders, architects, developers and engineers to develop overall cloud solutions, including option analysis and tradeoffs that properly balance both IT and business constraints
Define and design operational processes to govern, manage and operate cloud services at scale
Create and maintain architectural documentation, standards, and best practices to ensure consistency and facilitate knowledge sharing across the organization
Align solutions with company's business goals, objectives, and Enterprise Architecture
Assist with establishing reusable Cloud solution patterns (services, infrastructure, integration, monitoring and security) for solving reoccurring business/technology problems
Assist with define architecture decisions, decision criteria and guidelines that direct the selection, design, implementation and use of cloud services within the enterprise
Assists Enterprise Architect with the management of cloud target and reference architectures, standards and patterns that direct the selection, development, implementation and use of cloud services within the enterprise
Work directly with Developers and Engineers to mentor, guide, and evaluate them on reusability techniques, best practices, and desired or required patterns
Work with vendors and do independent research to architect and design state of the art cloud solutions
Other duties as assigned


Experience, Skills & Knowledge 8+ years in Business Analysis, System Design and Development, Systems Engineering, or Technical Architecture; to include 3 years direct experience working within an Architect role
In-depth knowledge of two or more architectural domains (application, infrastructure, integration, and/or security architecture)
Experience as a senior level architect working on significant enterprise change initiatives
Proficiency with major cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Google Cloud
Experience in managing, supporting and operating applications on AWS and/or GCP
Proven experience in designing and supporting scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions.
Strong knowledge and understanding of FinOps concepts, framework, principles and capabilities
Experience with modern API architectures and best practices.
Strong business acumen and excellent communication skills for presenting ideas and achieving consensus.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience using tools such as Terraform AWS CloudFormation.
Solid understanding of networking concepts, including VPNs, load balancers, and firewalls.
Proficiency in modeling architectures using industry-standard tools like ArchiMate, Visio, or Miro
Familiarity with cloud security principles, data protection, and compliance frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2.
Self-learner and ability to work independently
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges
Strong organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills


Preferred Experiences / Skills Knowledge of SAFe Agile Framework and TOGAF principles.
Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, and/or Google Cloud Professional Architect
Experience solutioning hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments. AWS and GCP preferred.
Formal FinOps training and/or certifications
Experience with cloud monitoring and logging tools such as Datadog, Splunk, or Dynatrace and integrating these tools into IT Service Management platforms
Proficiency with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with cloud architectures in Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) or healthcare

Reporting Structure
Reports to a Sr. Enterprise Architect in the Information Technology department

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