Systems Architect

Systems Architect Summary

Our client is seeking a Systems Architect II to bridge business needs and technical systems, working directly with business stakeholders to document processes and requirements, then translating those into system design and documentation for development teams.  This role blends business analysis, technical documentation, and systems architecture, with the ability to read and understand existing code and document how current systems work before designing what comes next.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to clarify processes and requirements; document via diagrams and workflow tools.
• Read and document existing system/code behavior to establish a clear current-state baseline.
• Compare updated business requirements against current systems and design necessary changes.
• Present solutions and documentation to stakeholders across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to strategic technical roadmap planning with IT Leadership.

Requirements

• Experience in a combined business analyst/technical/development capacity.
• Ability to read and understand code (development role not required); strong grasp of core programming concepts (OOP fundamentals, logic tracing) valued over specific language expertise.
• Experience with SQL and/or PL/SQL.
• Excellent written/verbal communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with React.js or willingness to grow into it.
• Background transitioning between development and business analyst roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

This is a 6-Month Contract-to-Hire opportunity with our Overland Park, KS client.  Low-cost employee benefits, paid time off, paid Holidays, and a 401(k) (with an immediately vested company match) are available with TriCom during the contract period.  H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  No third-parties, please.