Solutions Architect

Role: Solution Architect

Location: 400 Q Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

Work mode: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite

Duration: The project is scheduled to run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028

Job Description:

The consultant will work with the state team and undertake duties as an expert-level Solution Architect for the myCalPERS System application. The consultant will lead efforts to enhance enterprise system(s)/sub-system(s) changes by performing detailed analysis, functional design, application development, code review, solution architecture, triaging and testing activities in support of User Acceptance Testing (UAT). The consultant will lead efforts to enhance myCalPERS (MCP) system changes and act as the subject-matter expert on the implementation of complex functionality for MCP.

The consultant will also provide expertise in creating technical documentation and performing data fixes to the application. The architect activities include expert-level Java programming using CalPERS approved frameworks supporting waterfall and agile delivery methodologies. The consultant will support other team members by performing code reviews and providing guidance on best practices for programming. The consultant's responsibilities will also include ensuring that all work performed complies with CalPERS Information Technology Services Branch (ITSB) policies, standards, procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

System Leadership: Act as the subject-matter expert on the implementation of complex functionality for the MCP system.Technical Execution: Lead efforts to enhance enterprise systems through detailed analysis, functional design, application development, and solution architecture.

Programming & Standards: Perform expert-level Java programming using CalPERS-approved frameworks within both waterfall and agile delivery methodologies.

Compliance: Ensure all work complies with CalPERS Information Technology Services Branch (ITSB) policies, standards, and guidelines.

Mentorship: Support other team members by performing code reviews and providing guidance on programming best practices.

Technical Skills

* Java Programming: Expert-level proficiency in Java programming is required.

* Frameworks: Ability to use CalPERS-approved technical frameworks.

* Systems Architecture: Experience in solution architecture and functional design for enterprise-level systems and sub-systems.

* Application Development: Skills in coding, detailed analysis, and code reviews.

* Testing & Triage: Proficiency in analyzing and triaging issues to determine root causes and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

* Data Management: Expertise in performing data fixes to applications.

* Methodologies: Ability to work within both Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies.