Application Architect

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.

NOTE: This position will be renewed on 7/1/25 through 6/30/26+

The contractor may sit remotely in the United States.

The client would like to see people with previous HHS experience if possible.

Contractors need to have experience working with Junior developers doing code reviews etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with other professionals to determine functional and technical requirements for new software or applications

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

Develop high-level product specifications with attention to system integration and feasibility

Use tools and methodologies to create representations for functions and user interface of desired product

Define all aspects of development from appropriate technology and workflow to coding standards

Monitor adherence to standards in architecture, application design, development, and testing frameworks by leading and participating in design and code reviews

Ensure software meets all requirements of quality, security, modifiability, extensibility etc.

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

Oversee progress of development team to ensure you and the team adhere to project deadlines and consistency with initial design

Approve final product before launch

Provide technical guidance and coaching to developers

Interacts with a manager as needed to receive guidance and feedback. Provides manager with weekly progress reports

Collaborate with team members across IT

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:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience

Hands-on experience developing enterprise level software applications 12 years REQUIRED

Hands-on experience designing and architecting software applications that are readable, maintainable, testable, scalable, and performable 7 years REQUIRED

In depth knowledge of .NET, C#, SQL, HTML, CSS, and Javascript 7 years REQUIRED

Excellent knowledge of UML and other modeling methods 7 years REQUIRED

Experience with OpenText products such as Content Manager and Enterprise Scan 7 years REQUIRED

Solid understanding of data structures, interactions between software applications, and databases 7 years REQUIRED

Strong understanding of the current state of infrastructure automation, continuous integration/deployment, security, networking, and cloud native mode 7 years REQUIRED

Proven ability to design for 'ilities' across distributed systems-scalability, security, reusability, maintainability, extensibility, testability 7 years REQUIRED

Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to a broad range of audiences 7 years REQUIRED

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines 7 years REQUIRED

Proven ability to mentor, train, design, and use best testing practices 7 years REQUIRED

Outstanding communication and presentation skills 7 years REQUIRED

High quality organizational and leadership skills 7 years REQUIRED

Passion for understanding, following industry trends, and how those trends can influence the company 7 years REQUIRED