Staff Architect DC Operations

Analyzes and translates complex technical requirements into architectural blueprints or proofs of concept for one or more information technology products and/or systems. Ensures the quality, scalability, and supportability of business applications.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Defines, designs, and oversees the systems and applications architecture for current and future technology products and business applications.
• Understands product vision and business requirements to define product architectures and works with product managers to plan and execute new product releases.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to ensure products and solutions meet business requirements, are well documented, and have processes in place for ongoing support and maintenance.
• Develops architecture and design principles to improve product performance, capacity, and scalability.
• Maintains architectural standards to ensure product development needs align with business objectives.
• Assists technology teams with issues needing technical expertise and complex systems knowledge.
• Evaluates new and emerging technologies and developmental methodologies to find faster, cost effective, and more reliable solutions for existing and proposed systems.
• Provides training and guidance to technology teams.

Nature and Scope

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Operates with considerable latitude. Situations may have little or no precedent requiring original or new concepts or approaches without guidance from others. Reaches decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
• Develops or engages/directs others in developing innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and operating problems; cross-departmental considerations are often present.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
   

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.