Job#: 3031291 Job Description: CLOCS ArchitectLocation: This position will be hybrid 4x per week (wfh on Fridays) in Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Flint, Minneapolis, Charlotte, or Chicago Employment Type: Contract to Perm Role OverviewThe Principal Architect participates on one or more project teams, supporting the design and modeling of the architecture and related solutions. This role involves component identification, quality reviews, and adherence to policies and standards. The architect will review existing business processes, establish metrics for improvement, and support all architectural disciplines. This position will reside within the ServiceNow application space, focusing on platform architecture and both inbound and outbound integrations. Key ResponsibilitiesUnderstand, advocate, and augment the principles of information technology strategies.Analyze enterprise business drivers to determine corresponding change requirements.Analyze the IT environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions.Analyze technology industry and market trends to determine their potential impact.Define the principles to guide solution decisions for the enterprise.Design and lead the implementation of an Enterprise Architecture (EA) based on business requirements and IT strategies.Design and direct governance activities to ensure EA compliance.Develop a roadmap for the evolution of the enterprise application portfolio.Coordinate solution architecture implementation and modification activities.Facilitate the evaluation and selection of software product standards.Consult with development projects to fit systems or infrastructure to architecture.Document all solution architecture design and analysis work.Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree Experience: 5+ years of experience in multiple IT areas, including at least two IT disciplines in a client/server or service-oriented architecture (SOA) environment, such as technical architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management, or operations. Preferred Qualifications3+ years of experience as a solution architect3+ years of leading technology effortsFull-stack development background with experience across multiple vendor productsSolution Architecture experience across business, technology, data, application, and infrastructure domainsDemonstrated proficiency in performing Solution Architecture for large and complex solutionsExcellent communication and presentation skillsAbility to multi-task with strong time management and prioritization skillsWe are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. 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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. 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