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KēSTA I.T is actively seeking a Technical Architect for an immediate contract engagement with our government client.
Work Location: This position is Onsite
Job Description:
We Are Seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise-level technology solutions. This role is responsible for ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with business objectives while providing strategic technical guidance across multiple IT disciplines. The ideal candidate will translate complex business requirements into well-architected solutions, establish standards and best practices, and drive collaboration across cross-functional teams in a fully on-site environment.
Responsibilities:
· Lead the design and development of enterprise architecture across diverse platforms and technologies.
· Define, implement, and maintain architecture standards, frameworks, and best practices.
· Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and platforms aligned with business needs.
· Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs and solutions.
· Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, resilient, and maintainable.
· Provide technical leadership and mentorship across development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data teams.
· Guide technical decision-making, balancing trade-offs across multiple domains.
· Review and approve solution architectures, code, and integrations for alignment with standards.
· Identify and mitigate technical risks, including managing technical debt.
· Support system integration across cloud and on-premise environments.
· Participate in vendor evaluations and procurement processes for technology solutions.
· Develop and maintain architecture documentation, including diagrams, standards, and roadmaps.
· Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and alignment among technical teams and stakeholders.
· Resolve technical conflicts and drive consensus on architectural direction.
Required Skills:
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
· 7+ years of experience in software development or systems engineering.
· Proven experience designing and implementing complex, enterprise-scale systems.
· Strong knowledge of architectural patterns such as microservices, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and event-driven architecture.
· Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
· Familiarity with integration technologies including APIs, middleware, and messaging systems.
· Understanding of security principles, data management, and performance optimization.
· Demonstrated ability to lead and influence across multiple IT disciplines.
· Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
· Systems thinking and the ability to assess enterprise-wide impacts of technical decisions.
· Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Preferred Skills:
· Experience in public sector or utility environments.
· Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as GIS or ERP systems.
· Strong leadership, mentoring, and conflict resolution abilities.
· Ability to drive collaboration and consensus across diverse teams.
· Adaptability and commitment to continuous learning in evolving technology landscapes.
Available Benefits:
· Medical Benefits (Platinum level plans available)
· Work from home / Hybrid / Onsite options
· PTO
· Holiday Pay
· VTO
· 401K
· Charitable Match
· Training reimbursement
About KēSTA I.T.:
Our name says it all; KēSTA I.T. (Keys-to-I.T.) AND our people are our keys to our success!
KēSTA I.T. is a premier Utah-based technical staffing and consulting services firm. We specialize in temporary and permanent placement of Software, Hardware, Network, Cloud, CRM/ERP, Data, End-User support, Web and Executive / leadership-based positions on a full time and consulting basis.
If you're interested in a role where top performance is rewarded, personal time is valued, and excellence is demanded at every level we want to talk to you today!
Where do you want to go? We've got the keys! ~ KēSTA I.T.