Senior IT Application System Architect Rail and Logistics

SSOE


Senior Architect - Data Centers
SSOE • Portland, OR, United States • via NSBE Career Center
3 days ago
Full–time
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Job highlights
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Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture is required, along with an NCARB Certificate, and a minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience
Registered Architect/AIA, ability to become registered in additional states
Experience with data center facilities design is required
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Benefits
A hybrid or fully remote work schedule option for this role, providing you with the flexibility to achieve work-life balance while excelling in your career
Competitive Salary: $120k - $150k / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications
Bonus and Incentives: Eligibility for our annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals
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Responsibilities
In this role, you will work closely with an exceptional and fully integrated staff of in-house engineering and architecture teams to ensure that these critical projects meet and exceed industry standards from scope development to commissioning and start-up
Acts as a lead project architect and as the professional in "responsible charge" in a multi-discipline design team, overseeing a multi-location architectural production team, with strong client engagement skills
Responsible for the performance of the team to contracted scope, schedule and budget on medium- to large-sized data center facilities design projects
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Job description
Overview

SSOE is seeking a Senior Architect - Data Centers who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data centers and high-performance AI factories.

In this role, you will work closely with an exceptional and fully integrated staff of in-house engineering and architecture teams to ensure that these critical projects meet and exceed industry standards from scope development to commissioning and start-up. SSOE brings decades of experience in power-intensive, high-tech, and mission-critical environments throughout North America, making us an excellent choice for your next career move.

Why Join SSOE and Elevate Your Career?

At SSOE, you'll work with amazing colleagues and be part of something big! We've consistently been named a "Great Place to Work" and are experiencing the most successful years in our history. Along with industry-leading salary compensation, you'll be eligible to purchase shares in the company - shares that have significantly outperformed both the S&P and Dow averages.

What We Offer:
• A hybrid or fully remote work schedule option for this role, providing you with the flexibility to achieve work-life balance while excelling in your career.
• Competitive Salary: $120k - $150k / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Bonus and Incentives: Eligibility for our annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.
• Ownership Opportunities: As an employee-owned firm, we offer ownership opportunities to all employees at the associate level and above. This senior associate-level role will allow you to become a shareholder of SSOE.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

Additional Perks:
• Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
• Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

SSOE - The Best of Both Worlds

At SSOE, our growth trajectory allows us to offer the opportunities normally associated with a large firm while embracing the collaborative and supportive culture often found in smaller firms. As a member of the SSOE team, you'll work on exciting and diverse projects for Fortune 100 clients around the globe, supported by the best technology for the task at hand. You'll experience our employee-centric culture that strives to offer a healthy balance, flexible working arrangements, direct access to leadership at all levels, and a continuous learning mindset. Once you experience the SSOE difference, you'll understand the why behind our metrics:
• 28% - of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
• 15% - percentage of employees with tenure exceeding 15 years.
• 99% - our CEO's approval rating on Glassdoor.
• 98% - portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague.

AI and Innovation

As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:
• Acts as a lead project architect and as the professional in "responsible charge" in a multi-discipline design team, overseeing a multi-location architectural production team, with strong client engagement skills.
• Responsible for the performance of the team to contracted scope, schedule and budget on medium- to large-sized data center facilities design projects. Manage technical resources to accomplish project objectives.
• Applies sound and diversified knowledge of architectural principles and practices in the data center market or related fields.
• Makes independent decisions on architectural problems, practices, and methods. Independently plans and executes tasks involving critical judgment in evaluating and selecting building materials, systems, and design methods. Devises new approaches to problems and develops substantial adaptations and modifications to standard architectural techniques and procedures.
• Exercises sound judgment to resolve problems but may receive architectural guidance on unusual or complex facility designs. May consult with the department manager or other subject matter experts concerning unusual issues.
• Knows local, state, and federal building codes, OSHA compliance requirements, and has a working knowledge of site planning, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering systems, methods, and general details.
• Assists in the integration of all disciplines of the project(s).
• Uses knowledge of architectural drafting, detailing, building materials, and construction techniques to finalize project documents for bidding, permitting, and construction purposes. Responsible for the final content of architectural project specifications.
• Responsible for the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the work.
• Responsible for overall quality management of the architectural team.
• Participate in managing change for deviations in scope, schedule, or professional services for the discipline.
• Meets with contractors to discuss technical aspects of project design and construction.
• Conduct field verification and site walks to identify, validate, resolve, and integrate solutions into design packages. Resolve design issues on-site during construction, as necessary.
• Contribute to business development activities as needed.
• Participate in proposal preparation activities to establish the scope of services, effort hour estimate(s), exclusions/clarifications, deliverables, and staffing/work plans to align with the project schedule.
• Travel required.

Qualifications

This is What You'll Need on Day One:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture is required, along with an NCARB Certificate, and a minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience.
• Registered Architect/AIA, ability to become registered in additional states.
• Experience with implementing LEED projects preferred.
• Experience with data center facilities design is required.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD is required. Experience with Navisworks is a plus, rendering capability and knowledge of other 3D platforms is a plus.
• Valid driver's license is required.
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Randstad USA


Senior IT Application System Architect Rail and Logistics
Randstad USA • Washington, DC, United States • via Randstad USA
2 days ago
$75–$85 an hour
Full–time and Contractor
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Job highlights
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Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, specialized training, or equivalent work experience
Requires a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in multiple IT areas, with ten (10) years or more in technology architecture roles
Required Domain Experience: Extensive, demonstrated experience defining and implementing solutions for rail transportation companies is mandatory
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Benefits
salary: $75 - 85 per hour
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc
In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)
Responsibilities
As the Senior IT Application System Architect for Rail & Logistics, you will be the principal technical leader responsible for designing and governing the transformation of mission-critical Rail Transportation application systems
This role demands extensive experience (15+ years) and deep architectural expertise to guide large-scale modernization efforts, particularly the shift from legacy platforms like IBM Mainframe and TPF to state-of-the-art event-driven microservices architectures built on technologies like Java and Spring
You will leverage architectural frameworks (like TOGAF) and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to ensure all application solutions are scalable, secure, and strategically aligned to solve complex, multi-domain business challenges within the logistics sector
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job summary:
As the Senior IT Application System Architect for Rail & Logistics, you will be the principal technical leader responsible for designing and governing the transformation of mission-critical Rail Transportation application systems. This role demands extensive experience (15+ years) and deep architectural expertise to guide large-scale modernization efforts, particularly the shift from legacy platforms like IBM Mainframe and TPF to state-of-the-art event-driven microservices architectures built on technologies like Java and Spring. You will leverage architectural frameworks (like TOGAF) and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to ensure all application solutions are scalable, secure, and strategically aligned to solve complex, multi-domain business challenges within the logistics sector.

location: Washington, Washington, D.C.
job type: Contract
salary: $75 - 85 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:
• Application & System Modernization: Lead the architectural design and implementation of large-scale system modernization, specifically replacing legacy Rail Transportation systems (Mainframe/TPF) with modern Java and Spring-based microservices in an event-driven architecture.
• Architectural Governance: Define, document, and enforce architectural principles and standards for application design, software development, and integration across various business domains.
• Framework Application: Apply expert knowledge of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks and Bodies of Knowledge, including TOGAF, Business Architecture Guild (BizBok), and DAMA (DMBok), to drive structure and coherence in the technology portfolio.
• Agile & Delivery: Provide architectural leadership and guidance within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment to ensure technical designs enable agility, continuous integration, and rapid delivery.
• Technical Design Authority: Act as the subject matter expert for architectural modeling, event-driven architecture patterns, and enterprise information management (EIM) to ensure robust, scalable, and secure system solutions.
• Cross-Domain Problem Solving: Successfully design and deliver application solutions that resolve complex business problems that span multiple operational and technical domains within the enterprise.

qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, specialized training, or equivalent work experience.

Requires a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in multiple IT areas, with ten (10) years or more in technology architecture roles.

Required Domain Experience: Extensive, demonstrated experience defining and implementing solutions for rail transportation companies is mandatory.

Five (5) years or more practicing knowledge and experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

Demonstrated knowledge of EA Frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, BizBok, DMBok).

Broad experience across diverse IT technologies, including transitioning from legacy systems (IBM Mainframe, TPF) to modern stacks (Java, Spring, microservices).

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical business leaders.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, ****** Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.