Kforce has a client in Lenexa, KS that is looking for a Senior Solutions Architect for a fully onsite, contract to hire position. The Solutions Architect is responsible for driving the selection of tools and timing of upgrades/changes, educating management and the team on emerging technologies, and providing thought leadership. They willspearhead defining technical solutions, requirements, coding, and other standards, ensuring they are followed by the team. This role requires a proactive approach to continuously improve existing solutions processes for a cohesive and durable ecosystem. Responsibilities: * Ensure that deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements * Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, and other teams to understand applications and business processes * Meet deadlines alongside the team on all sprint and project commitments * Proactively monitors and assists with team workload balance * Document, communicate and maintain architectural designs, ensuring accurate implementation by the development team * Work with third party vendors to integrate their technologies within organization's structure * Ensure the development team understands and implements designs accurately * Translate business requirement documentation into technical design documentation * Identify, analyze, and resolve application issues with a solutions-oriented mindset * Contribute to and uphold processes, policies, and goals of the team * Stay current with industry knowledge through workshops, publications, and professional networks * Assess third-party integrations for compatibility with current systems * Resolve technical problems, making tradeoffs and communicating pros and cons to management and the team * Lead activities such as defining application requirements, coding standards, testing scope, and policies, ensuring team adherence * Providing thought leadership on emerging technologies to the team