University of Rochester was looking for a Solutions Architect II

At the University of Rochester, our community is anchored by the principle of Meliora - continuously improving. Our shared values encompass equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. We are committed to establishing exemplary standards of interaction to create an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. Job Location (Full Address): 30 Corporate Woods, Brighton, New York, United States of America, 14623 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 900082 ISD Chief Technical Office Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 113 Compensation Range: $77,216.00 - $115,824.00 The specified compensation range represents the potential monetary compensation for this role. Individual salary determinations will be based on comprehensive factors including market benchmarks, educational background, professional experience, individual expertise, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: Facilitates enterprise architectural initiatives that direct the development and management of solution portfolios, encompassing projects, products, systems, shared infrastructure, and application services. Collaborates with team members to analyze and design technological solutions ensuring alignment with business requirements and architectural governance standards. Receives directional guidance while working alongside subject matter experts and user communities to develop innovative standards and solutions. Essential Functions: - Supports evaluation, design, and analysis for implementing solutions architecture across specific business applications and technologies - Engages in software product standard selection and custom configuration design - Implements directives based on strategic outcomes - Contributes to technical deliverables including standard definitions, reference models, and architectural designs - Participates in prototyping emerging tools and development techniques - Contributes to technical architecture documentation repositories - Supports fellow architects in developing technical, informational, and business standards - Monitors current solution portfolios to identify technological deficiencies and business misalignments - Maintains comprehensive understanding of institutional architecture roadmaps and technological landscapes - Identifies potential emerging opportunities for research and discussion - Assists in comprehending business drivers and capabilities through enterprise system design - Provides technological support across diverse platforms to drive targeted business outcomes Other duties as assigned Minimum Education & Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Information Sciences or equivalent with 3 years relevant experience required - Alternative equivalent education and experience combination acceptable - Graduate degree preferred - Experience in system development lifecycle, business analysis, project management, systems integration, software development, and service platform administration highly valued Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Extensive technical expertise in service design and delivery - Exceptional communication and facilitation skills - Superior organizational and prioritization capabilities - Proficient project scheduling and management knowledge - Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in dynamic environments - Strategic business opportunity recognition skills The University of Rochester is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive, welcoming culture that advances our mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. We are committed to non-discrimination across all protected characteristics, ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunities for all individuals consistent with our values and applicable legal standards.