Cloud Solution Architect

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Job Description:

A Cloud Solution Architect will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions. This individual will collaborate with business stakeholders, data scientists, and other architect to understand requirements and design/develop scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. This individual will be a strategic leader, possessing strong technical skills and a foundational understanding of business processes. They will focus on complex, senior-level technology architecture work to meet agency-wide data needs.

By leveraging their knowledge of cloud platforms, AI technologies, and industry best practices, Cloud Solution Architect will ensure that HHSC harness the full potential of the cloud to drive innovation and achieve their business goals.

Collaboration will be essential, working closely with the portfolio manager, application development teams, business stakeholders, and other partners.

The role requires utilizing agile development practices and partnering with other teams to support application enhancements. The solution architect will operate independently or seamlessly integrate into workgroups and project teams. They will have to lead and provide direction to team members. They will be responsible for delivering high-quality work on time. This position offers the opportunity to work with minimal supervision, leveraging significant initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Serves as a lead solution architect, defining, leading, and delivering technology roadmaps that meet specific business needs. Conducts and oversees studies and the preparation of initiative reports that include study findings, presentations, recommendations, and instructions for proposed data analytics system implementations and enhancements; formulates logical descriptions of problems; and designs and implements optimum solutions. Enables delivery and execution of highly advanced and/or managerial (senior level) computer systems analysis work. Work involves hands-on planning and analyzing user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or improve existing systems. Prepares As Is and To Be analysis, Gap analysis, SWOTs, charts, diagrams, and tables that depict the present and proposed systems in terms of an estimation of costs, benefits, and work effort. Plans and schedules, studies, and system implementations. Provides technical and business process guidance.
2. Drives and leads initiatives that cross functional agency systems, other IT groups, and other state entities that require coordination, planning, and scheduling during project development and implementation stages. Provides options in the determination and implementation of architectural solutions. Provides the design and implementation of new and revised methods that effectively meet agency needs. Ensures that designs comply with data security requirements for each category of data contained in a solution.
3. Designs, develops, and administers highly scalable systems with core capabilities across cloud-based provider services. This includes reporting and full system integration.
4. Leads and participates in solution implementation to include coordinating and solving problems; analyzing systems and procedures; developing or revising existing code; scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing systems; and writing or revising standards and procedures.
5. Articulates the current state and desired state of a technical solution, identifies gaps between the two states, and develops approaches to close any gaps. Collaborates with HHS IT groups on recommendations. Assists in the preparation of information technology planning and justification.
6. Oversees the process of developing training for staff prior to the implementation of a new technology. May also conduct the training of technical staff and program staff on the use of the new tools, technologies, or applications.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Strong experience in cloud architecture and engineering.

Strong understanding of AI concepts, including machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing.

Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Experience with AI frameworks and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras). Knowledge of data engineering and data pipelines.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to be adaptable and learn quickly.

Ability to deliver work within defined schedules, cost, and quality.

Ability to coordinate multiple assignments or projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate with a high level of effectiveness both verbally and in written formats.

Knowledge of agile (scrum) methodology and scrum ceremonies

Knowledge of databases, such as Snowflake, Oracle, and NoSQL data stores, e.g., Postgres.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

N/A

Initial selection

7+ years of experience working in IT.

Experience with AWS or Azure or similar.
 

Additional Information:

Telework may be available based on performance, compliance with the agency's telework policy, and business requirements. Telework arrangements are subject to adjustment and change based on policy and operational requirements.

Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form