Applications Architect

Onsite

About the Job

• Duration: 12 month contract, w. possibility of extension

• Location: Tallahassee, FL

• Pay rate: Hourly

• Job ID: PR547857-R100730

Overview:

DataSoft Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Application Architect to join our client in Tallahassee, FL.

Responsibilities:

• Perform in-depth analysis of the existing inventory of assets to determine remediation or modernization approach.

• Produce end-state solution mockups based on analysis of modernization approach for applications and reports.

• Provide architecture guidance on state-of-the-art technical configurations and provide oversight to quality assurance on all code enhancements.

• Design and implement state-of-the-art applications to support OWPB and other direct stakeholders.

• Triage and address maintenance and enhancement requests for applications owned by OWPB.

• Provide hands-on support to peers, coach, guide, and mentor others in accomplishing architecture, design, and implementation goals.

• Drive continuous modernization; may include design, definition of roadmaps, standardization of processes and methodologies; collaborate with other developers and architects to drive guidelines, methodologies, and documentation.

• Initiate, drive and deliver effective experiences in partnership with distributed cross-functional teams to ensure all aspects of the architectural vision are communicated, supported and delivered to the highest standards; align core .NET based platform development initiatives with Department development vision, strategy and deployment.

• Develop and apply knowledge of trends, relevant software development technologies and methodologies.

• Provide data model planning, design, implementation, and maintenance guidance to transform legacy transactional reporting environment into time-based data models to support the office's business needs for multi-dimensional data analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Work experience can substitute on a year for year basis for the degree.

• Candidate MUST have a minimum of 15 years as a software architect or lead developer, with broad experience working with development technologies including Microsoft .NET, (C#, VB.NET), ASP.NET/MVC, WCF/Web API, ASP.NET Web Forms, JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Knockout, and others), REST, XML, JSON, HTML, and CSS. Must have advanced to expert level knowledge and understanding of architecture, applications systems design and integration.

• Candidates with resumes reflecting experience with Azure cloud will be given preference.

• Advanced knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming.

• Advanced knowledge of design patterns, performance issues and troubleshooting strategies within Microsoft .NET, Azure SQL Server, and T-SQL.

• Skilled in the use of multiple development technologies including Microsoft .NET, (C#, VB.NET), ASP.NET/MVC, WCF/Web API, ASP.NET Web Forms, JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Knockout, and others), REST, XML, JSON, HTML, and CSS.

• Skill in Azure cloud architecting and deploying high volume, high transaction based, distributed and redundant web applications.

• Ability to architect state-of-the-art cloud-based applications leveraging PaaS (Platform as a Service) and IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) offerings for leading vendors such as Microsoft Azure.

• Skill with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)

• Skill in conducting complex systems analysis and translating into business solutions.

• Knowledge of Dimensional Modeling, including knowledge of key concepts used in star schemas.

• Advanced knowledge of development methodologies including waterfall and agile.

• Ability to prepare computer program test plans and to create test databases and test environments.

• Skilled in verbal and written communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and customer service.

• Ability to balance multiple demands and work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to integrate research and best practices into problem avoidance and continuous improvement.

• Ability to display professionalism in dealing with all levels of management and staff.

• Ability to exhibit creativity and resourcefulness at problem solving while collaborating and working effectively with others across varied disciplines.

• Ability to develop and manage information systems documentation in accordance with the Department's standards.

• Knowledge of financial systems such as PeopleSoft ERP.

• Experience in coordinating with Business Analysts to capture business requirements.

• Ability to bridge the gap between technical and business language.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system and budget management.

• Knowledge of the Florida Department of Transportation Financial Management (FM) system, including Work Program Administration, Project Costing, Federal Aid and Federal Billing subsystem details and interfacing methods.

• Knowledge of mainframe computer systems and supporting software such as Customer Information Control System (CICS), Time Sharing Option (TSO), and Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF).

About our Company

DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical/Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short Term/Long Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• 401 (K)