Solution Architect

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Solution Architect
Job Category	Staff & Executive – Other
Department	CINJ-IST Central Core
Overview	Our vision is to be a statewide, national and world leader of scientific discovery, transdisciplinary engagement, translation, patient care and education that improves outcomes for cancer patients and populations. We will accomplish this by conducting innovative basic, clinical and population research and cutting-edge patient centered care that expands our understanding of the etiology and biology of cancer; facilitates the rapid translation of laboratory-based discoveries into human studies; develops new approaches and interventions for cancer prevention that decrease cancer incidence and mortality; and develops new and better therapies to decrease suffering and mortality from cancer. CORE VALUES: Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Solution Architect for the Department of Digital & Data Solutions and Support at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Under the supervision of the Director, Projects and Solution Delivery, the Solution Architect will join a growing team responsible for guiding our stakeholders through a process of designing solutions based on the concept of leverage (existing tools and capabilities), buy (find a vendor provided solutions to implement), develop (when no other options exist). The Solution Architect will engage with clients in conjunction with the business analyst to design appropriate solutions and lead the delivery/implementation of those solutions. Creating and leading the process of integrating digital and data systems to meet the requirements of the Institute. Conducting system architecture evaluation and collaborating with project management and other digital and data teams to improve the architecture. Evaluating project constraints to find alternatives, alleviate risks, and perform re-engineering if required. Updating stakeholders about any issues connected to the architecture. Analyzing the business impact that individual technical choices may have on a client’s business processes. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Responsible for all aspects of the solution design and delivery life cycle, from the initial kickoff through the requirements analysis, design, implementation, and support. Includes, performing detailed analysis of available solutions in view of the requirements to optimally leverage existing resources. Establishes standards and best practices requirements gathering and solution development and delivery. Manages a repository clearly defining existing solutions and available resources and capabilities. Supports activities to document, evolve, and communicate artifacts developed using digital technologies and data products. Provides guidance and mentoring to business analysts on solutions development lifecycle including tools, methodology and best practice, and provides support to client community. Helps with digital and data strategy and evangelizes digital and data solutions to foster client adoption (including demos, educational materials, etc.). Stays abreast of the latest digital and data technologies. Participates in the professional forums, meetings, and presentations.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	30S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	81105.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	97746.000
Annual Maximum Salary	116367.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE, Local 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement	Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility . Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine . Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee’s offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff – 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business Administration plus five (5) years of progressive experience as a solution architect. Experience in an academic and/or healthcare environment is strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems. Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated experience and knowledge of HIPAA rules and best practices for protecting PHI. Knowledge of industry standards and trends for solutions development and delivery. Demonstrated interpersonal skills suitable for service environment. Knowledge and experience in system tuning and trend analysis. Knowledge and experience in developing solutions and integrations for digital and data requirements. Excellent project and resource management skills with risk identification and management. Demonstrated ability to consult management and engineering teams, with technical advice regarding business analysis, project management, digital architecture, infrastructure, cloud development, and software architecture design. Excellent analytical skills and able to identify the connections between layers of business operations and how business processes achieve their goals, with the ability to define the beneficial solutions and the ones which are inefficient for a particular business need Effective oral and written communication skills Maintaining confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in an academic and/or healthcare environment.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Lifting up to 50 lbs.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	22ST3210
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Infection Control and Safety

This position is subject to all Rutgers University policies, including TB surveillance and other infection control and safety policies. Please review the Tuberculosis Surveillance Policy for additional information.

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