IA-DOM-DOIT-AA3-Application Architect

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking
a highly skilled application architect to lead our development team in creating
software solutions that meet our clients’ needs. You will be responsible for
communicating with clients to determine their requirements. By seeing the
‘big picture’, you will create architectural approaches for software design and
lead a team of software developers as they develop polished final products.
The desired
applicant would be someone with extensive experience in design and development
of client/server applications, both front end and back end. This is a position
where they need to work with Junior developers to do code reviews
etc.
To be
successful as an Application Architect, you should be an expert problem solver,
have a strong understanding of the broad range of software technologies and
platforms available, and excellent IT skills. Experience in designing and
possessing the ability to develop a unified vision for software characteristics
and functions. With a goal of providing a framework for the development of
software applications or systems that will result in high quality IT solutions.
Top candidates will also be excellent leaders and communicators.

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NOTE: This position will be renewed on 7/1/25
through 6/30/26+
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The contractor may sit remotely in the United
States.
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The client would like to see people with
previous HHS experience if possible.
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Contractors need to have experience working with
Junior developers doing code reviews etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Collaborate with other professionals to
determine functional and technical requirements for new software or
applications
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Architect, design, develop and test/troubleshoot
new and existing applications and systems that address the needs of key
stakeholders from the business, solution delivery, and operations areas
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Develop high-level product specifications with
attention to system integration and feasibility
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Use tools and methodologies to create
representations for functions and user interface of desired product
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Define all aspects of development from
appropriate technology and workflow to coding standards
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Monitor adherence to standards in architecture,
application design, development, and testing frameworks by leading and
participating in design and code reviews
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Ensure software meets all requirements of
quality, security, modifiability, extensibility etc.
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Lead the team’s technical direction by exploring
and implementing the latest in client-side technologies and advocate the use of
best tools, libraries, and processes for client-side development
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Oversee progress of development team to ensure
you and the team adhere to project deadlines and consistency with initial
design
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Approve final product before launch
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Provide technical guidance and coaching to
developers
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Interacts with a manager as needed to receive
guidance and feedback. Provides manager with weekly progress reports
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Collaborate with team members across IT
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Propose new ideas to improve performance and
experience when there is strong business value and stay up to date on the
latest technological trends and techniques

REQUIREMENTS:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer
Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
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Hands-on experience developing enterprise level
software applications – 12 years REQUIRED
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Hands-on experience designing and architecting
software applications that are readable, maintainable, testable, scalable, and
performable – 7 years REQUIRED
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In depth knowledge of .NET, C#, SQL, HTML, CSS,
and Javascript – 7 years REQUIRED
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Excellent knowledge of UML and other modeling
methods – 7 years REQUIRED
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Experience with OpenText products such as
Content Manager and Enterprise Scan – 7 years REQUIRED
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Solid understanding of data structures,
interactions between software applications, and databases – 7 years REQUIRED
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Strong understanding of the current state of
infrastructure automation, continuous integration/deployment, security,
networking, and cloud native mode – 7 years REQUIRED
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Proven ability to design for ‘ilities’ across
distributed systems-scalability, security, reusability, maintainability,
extensibility, testability – 7 years REQUIRED
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Ability to effectively communicate complex
technical concepts to a broad range of audiences – 7 years REQUIRED
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Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
– 7 years REQUIRED
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Proven ability to mentor, train, design, and use
best testing practices – 7 years REQUIRED
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Outstanding communication and presentation
skills – 7 years REQUIRED
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High quality organizational and leadership
skills – 7 years REQUIRED
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Passion for understanding, following industry
trends, and how those trends can influence the company – 7 years REQUIRED