solution Architect
- Contract
Job Description
Role Overview
seeking a Senior Solutions Architect / Enterprise Architect to provide strategic technical leadership across enterprise technology initiatives. The architect will guide solution design, modernization, integrations, security, governance, and vendor strategy while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. This role partners closely with executive leadership, business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Solution Strategy
Translate business objectives into future-state enterprise architectures
Reduce technical debt while promoting innovation and sustainability
Design scalable, secure, and cloud-native solutions aligned to CDLE goals
Develop high-level solution architectures, system components, interfaces, and data flows
Evaluate emerging technologies (AI/ML, cloud services) and recommend vendors
Support RFPs and SOWs with technical evaluation criteria and proposal reviews
System Integration & Data Strategy
Define enterprise integration strategies and interoperability standards
Guide modernization of legacy systems and interfaces
Ensure data consistency, quality, and real-time data exchange
Coordinate integrations with vendors and partner agencies
Security, Risk & Compliance
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations (IRS, SSA, CJI, Federal Data)
Define security strategies covering IAM, encryption, logging, monitoring, and threat detection
Collaborate with legal and policy teams on regulatory compliance and audits
Align solutions with Colorado OIT security standards
Technology Governance & Roadmaps
Establish and enforce architecture governance, standards, and best practices
Provide oversight on technology investments and project prioritization
Participate in governance boards and steering committees
Develop and maintain enterprise technology roadmaps
Project & Stakeholder Leadership
Provide architectural guidance on project planning and execution
Monitor risks, timelines, and delivery quality
Act as liaison between business teams, IT, and vendors
Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Deliverables
Enterprise Architecture Strategy documentation
Solution Architecture & Technical Design Documents (TDDs)
Integration & API specifications
Security, access control, and compliance documentation
Technical roadmaps and architectural review reports
Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) as required
Knowledge transfer materials and weekly status reports
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
15+ years in technology consulting/advisory roles
10+ years as Senior/Lead Solution or Enterprise Architect
Strong expertise in solution architecture, integration, and IT security
Experience with cloud architectures (AWS & GCP)
Deep understanding of government regulations & compliance
Experience with data warehousing, big data, and analytics platforms
Government agency experience highly preferred
Technical Skills
Programming: .NET, Python, Java, Node.js
Databases: Relational & NoSQL
CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools
Cloud platforms: AWS & GCP
Additional Information
Why Join Us?
InstantServe offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the healthcare industry. We provide competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive team culture. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.