I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Enterprise Architect 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Enterprise Architect 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
Level Description
8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, may lead and direct the work of others, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Job Description
Responsible for translating the client's business requirements into specific systems, applications or process designs with interlocked financial modeling for very large complex technical solutions. Analyzes customer service requirements and designs service solutions to meet those objectives. Primary expert to construct the specific solution, scope document, risk profile, and corresponding financials. Maintains and utilizes detailed industry and internal services knowledge in the construction of industry-leading services solutions, including expert working level knowledge of the processes, technologies, and people components involved in the services arena. Uses expertise to construct specific and detailed solutions that encompass process, technology, and staffing plans for customer sales opportunities. Constructs risk assessments and corresponding remediation plans relative to complex services proposals. Participates in the construction of detailed financial models that align with complex services proposals. Composes Statement of Work or other documents, using departmental automation tools as available, to craft detailed and accurate deliverables that specify processes, technology, staffing, and project management involved in proposed services solutions. As needed, provide a "trusted expert advisor" role as a Subject Matter Expert for technical services, to both internal and external customers, ranging from formal advice to internal and external customer presentations. Follow all organizational Standard Operating Procedures relative to cost modeling, approvals and reviews, and all other associated workflow and deliverables.
Additional job details and special considerations
The Enterprise Architect 3 contractor position is a part of the HHSC IT Administrative Applications team and will be involved in the implementation of a Grants Management System using Salesforce. This position will perform oversight of the technical roadmap of the GMS application and work with other team members to ensure the solution is aligned with Salesforce best practices, adopting a low-code approach, where appropriate, and leverage 3rd party solutions appropriately. A thorough understanding of design principles, principles of software architecture, as well as the Salesforce platform is a must.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years
Required/Preferred
Experience
8
Required
Experience with Enterprise and Software engineering using a recognized approach such as SEI or TOGAF. Experience creating required architecture views, documenting non-functional requirements, implementation oversight, and participating in design reviews.
8
Required
Experience as an Enterprise or Software Architect for systems implemented in Salesforce.
8
Required
Experience integrating data, applications, services and technologies into a Salesforce solution including MuleSoft. Including integrating non-SF applications (integration of REST APIs), data migration and dataset initiation.
8
Required
Experience as an Enterprise or Software Architect for systems implemented in Salesforce delivering low-code solutions that minimize customized code while delivering functionality in line with Functional and Non-Functional requirements.
8
Required
Experience is overseeing and providing guidance in troubleshooting and solving complex problems related to system software and hardware incident and problem calls and recommending technology solutions.
8
Required
Experience managing, maintaining, and overseeing the support of Salesforce Orgs and its environments. Implement and improve security policies and practices.
8
Required
Experience including integrating non-Salesforce applications and services. Including Integration of REST APIs, Visualforce, LWC, Aura, Apex, HTML5, and JavaScript within the Salesforce. Including data migration and dataset initiation.
8
Preferred
Experience in Salesforce implementation and development and in writing Apex programming, Visual force pages, Apex triggers, Aura Components, lightning web components.
8
Preferred
Knowledge in implementing solutions using configurations (no-code) such as Flows, process builders, and workflow Rules, etc.
2
Preferred
Agile Software Development Methodologies Experience.
2
Preferred
Experience in Cloud Architecture – Azure, AWS, etc.
