Minnesota IT Services
Applications Architect - Systems Architect
Minnesota IT Services, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130
Applications Architect - Systems Architect
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Minnesota IT Services Overview
The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at both the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (BAH). The MNIT MDA and BAH teams support technology critical to ensuring food supply integrity and safety, livestock health, and supporting a vibrant agricultural economy for Minnesota. Responsibilities
This position exists to guide the Minnesota Dept of Agriculture proactively and holistically through technical modernization and optimization initiatives. The position will have a primary focus on Salesforce solutions while also supporting other critical applications that align with future business and technical strategies. The Application Architects scope of activities include leading the organization to achieve targeted business outcomes related to Salesforce modernization efforts. The Application Architect focuses on building relationships with business and IT stakeholders, communicating the technical needs of the agencys IT Modernization efforts and shaping and guiding the delivery of application architecture services. The role would best fit someone with a makers mindset, who can design and develop Salesforce technical architecture. This person will partner closely with business partners, vendors, and technical teams to achieve the vision of MDA and MNITs combined technical strategies. A successful person in this role will be able to switch context seamlessly from design to solution, from influencing stakeholders to working with engineering teams, to make the future state architecture a reality. This position requires an employee to be onsite at 625 Robert St N, St Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.
Telework for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements. Minimum Qualifications
Position requires a minimum of six (6) to ten (10) years experience in Business, Data, Application, and Technology architecture. Experience must also demonstrate the following: Knowledge of architect standards and conventions such as TOGAF, ISO/IEC, Zachman, Federal Enterprise Architecture, etc. Experience with Salesforce application development, integration and implementation of enterprise solutions Experience with cloud environments such as Azure or AWS Experience with development, implementation, and governance of technical architecture standards and guidelines Experience in information security practices, and tools across the architectural stack, to ensure systems architecture Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties. Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving. A masters degree in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelors degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associates degree substitutes for one (1) year. Preferred Qualifications
Masters or bachelors degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field of study. Ten or more years of hands-on technical or business experience in digital modernization efforts. Ten or more years of experience in at least three disciplines, such as business, data, solution or technical architecture, application development, middleware, requirements gathering, use case development, information analysis, database management or operations in a multitier environment. Knowledge of business ecosystems, cloud infrastructure, SaaS, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), APIs, Open data, microservices, event-driven IT and predictive analytics. Knowledge of organizations business models, operating models, financial models, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting and risk management. Familiarity with data management practices, system development life cycle management, IT services management, agile and lean methodologies, infrastructure and operations, and EA and ITIL frameworks. Product or Agile experience including an understanding of the different types of agile principles, methodologies and frameworks, especially those designed to be scaled at the enterprise level.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following: SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only) Criminal History Check Reference Check Social Security and Address Verification Education Verification Other legally required checks Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. How To Apply
Select Apply for Job at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers. Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Jolene Blaser at jolene.e.blaser@state.mn.us or 651-201-2288. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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Applications Architect - Systems Architect
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Minnesota IT Services Overview
The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at both the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (BAH). The MNIT MDA and BAH teams support technology critical to ensuring food supply integrity and safety, livestock health, and supporting a vibrant agricultural economy for Minnesota. Responsibilities
This position exists to guide the Minnesota Dept of Agriculture proactively and holistically through technical modernization and optimization initiatives. The position will have a primary focus on Salesforce solutions while also supporting other critical applications that align with future business and technical strategies. The Application Architects scope of activities include leading the organization to achieve targeted business outcomes related to Salesforce modernization efforts. The Application Architect focuses on building relationships with business and IT stakeholders, communicating the technical needs of the agencys IT Modernization efforts and shaping and guiding the delivery of application architecture services. The role would best fit someone with a makers mindset, who can design and develop Salesforce technical architecture. This person will partner closely with business partners, vendors, and technical teams to achieve the vision of MDA and MNITs combined technical strategies. A successful person in this role will be able to switch context seamlessly from design to solution, from influencing stakeholders to working with engineering teams, to make the future state architecture a reality. This position requires an employee to be onsite at 625 Robert St N, St Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.
Telework for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements. Minimum Qualifications
Position requires a minimum of six (6) to ten (10) years experience in Business, Data, Application, and Technology architecture. Experience must also demonstrate the following: Knowledge of architect standards and conventions such as TOGAF, ISO/IEC, Zachman, Federal Enterprise Architecture, etc. Experience with Salesforce application development, integration and implementation of enterprise solutions Experience with cloud environments such as Azure or AWS Experience with development, implementation, and governance of technical architecture standards and guidelines Experience in information security practices, and tools across the architectural stack, to ensure systems architecture Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties. Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving. A masters degree in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelors degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associates degree substitutes for one (1) year. Preferred Qualifications
Masters or bachelors degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field of study. Ten or more years of hands-on technical or business experience in digital modernization efforts. Ten or more years of experience in at least three disciplines, such as business, data, solution or technical architecture, application development, middleware, requirements gathering, use case development, information analysis, database management or operations in a multitier environment. Knowledge of business ecosystems, cloud infrastructure, SaaS, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), APIs, Open data, microservices, event-driven IT and predictive analytics. Knowledge of organizations business models, operating models, financial models, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting and risk management. Familiarity with data management practices, system development life cycle management, IT services management, agile and lean methodologies, infrastructure and operations, and EA and ITIL frameworks. Product or Agile experience including an understanding of the different types of agile principles, methodologies and frameworks, especially those designed to be scaled at the enterprise level.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following: SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only) Criminal History Check Reference Check Social Security and Address Verification Education Verification Other legally required checks Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. How To Apply
Select Apply for Job at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers. Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Jolene Blaser at jolene.e.blaser@state.mn.us or 651-201-2288. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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