Solutions Architect

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, has an immediate need for a The Solutions (Application) Architect 2 to drive the definition, design and implementation of technology reference implementations, shared components and/or core application frameworks; with primary focus on web and cloud based application services using the Microsoft technology stack, various third party services and proprietary builds. This role will link the business mission, strategy, and processes of an organization to its IT strategy, and documents this using multiple architectural models or views that show how the current and future needs of an organization will be met in an efficient, sustainable, agile and adaptable manner. Ensures that all systems are working at optimal levels and offers support to application development regarding new technologies and system requirements.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without requiring, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with members of the architecture portfolio to make recommendations in activities related to the design, development and maintenance of Enterprise Architecture strategies, processes, methodologies and models.
• Promotes the development of common reusable enterprise technology solutions while respecting the main principles of Domain Driver Design (DDD).
• Assesses the immediate and long term strategic goals of the organization and participates in managing the technology roadmap.
• Promotes the adoption of the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) and integration of it in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to raise security awareness in application development.
• Ensures technology solutions are aligned to solution patterns, application frameworks and the technology roadmap.
• Identifies and implements new solutions for research and participate in proof of concept initiatives to explore new architectural strategies.
• Responsible for the design, customization, and implementation of robust, secure, scalable systems across n-tier platforms.
• Promotes the development of technical infrastructure/architecture and standards.
• Supports the new enterprise architecture (called ENCORE) and evaluates roadmaps for opportunity to improve/modernize legacy processes including cloud strategy, DevOps, and technical delivery excellence.
• Works with the lines of business, support staff, and technology areas, to design a technical structure based on the existing standards and processes and meets the strategic needs of the business and integrates with other business and IT Processes.
• Defines optimal application architecture strategy for migration to the cloud.