Microsoft Technical Architect

Company: Apex Systems
Location: Burnsville
Posted on: November 18, 2020

Job Description:

Role Microsoft Technical Architect Location Remote Duration TBD - C2H Purpose Provide technical solutions for the Collaboration Program. Specifically provide Microsoft solution expertise as our client deploys the Microsoft 365 platform. Position Overview Daily ResponsibilitiesJob Description Technical Architect role Assigned to the Collaboration Program as Technical Architect responsible for developing solutions for mobile enablement, device management and content management using Sharepoint Collaborates with architects, developers, and engineers to develop overall solutions, including options analysis and trade-offs that properly balance both IT and business constraints Assists other architects with the management of target and reference architectures, standards and patterns that direct the selection, development, implementation and use of Information Technology within the program. Provides technical estimates for specific tasks of architectural significance Interaction level with ManagementTeam Members DailyWeekly scrum meetings with architecture team members Expected to be self-directed once work is assigned Skills Overview Qualificationsyears of experience Minimum 5 years of specific solution architecture, or technical architecture Optional(desirable for 'for-hire' candidates) 10 years overall IT experience with 3 years direct experience working as an Architect developing new systems or making significant enhancements to existing enterprise systems Experience working in HealthCare provider space, specifically with Pharmacy Benefits Management Infrastructure technology experience including Infrastructure as a Service, Cisco-based networks and call management platforms, virtualization (hosting, network and storage), iSeries application architecture patterns, and high availability data center designs. Must Haves Communication of complex dependencies, service interactions and solution components Experience creating and deploying MS365-based solutions Experience with leanagile program definitions and methods Foundational knowledge and experience with cloud networking, configuration and application deployment Technology Requirements Prior experience with Microsoft 365 platform and configuring components into complex solutions Desirable Azure or AWS cloud deployment solution experience Desirable Desktop as a service or virtual desktop solution SuccessPerformance Metrics Soft Skills Needed Strong analytics related to architecture decisions, mapping requirements and describing technical solution Strong communication skills since solutions are described at the conceptual (executive) as well as technical (engineering) levels Best vs Average Worker Self-managing (determine estimates for work, commit to timelines and work through constraints) vs expectingexecuting a detailed task list Confident and experienced in communicating a complex point of view vs deferring to the loudest participant Performance Measurements Successful completion of assigned tasks as measured through reviews (peer and architecture boards) as well as feedback from program customers EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or

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