Software Architect

Description

Software Architect
WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will report to the Director of Architecture and will participate in guiding the core architecture for the platform.
In order to expand the offerings to our customers as well as internal groups, there is a need to evolve the architecture for various pieces in the technology landscape as well as work towards an enterprise domain model.
In order to balance fast paced innovation while supporting a growing volume of daily transactions, the client requires strong architects who possess expertise achieved through years of doing the heavy lifting for enterprise level projects while continuing to work towards a future state.
This position represents a strong growth opportunity for an individual that shows strong technical, communication (written and verbal) and collaboration skills that assist in working towards consensus on different aspects of enterprise object design.
Responsibilities Be proactive (browse code, interview expert developers, etc) in order to understand the existing implementation Collaborate with internal development and product groups to work towards design consensus
Establish a shared understanding of the domain through contracts and surfacing of core enterprise objects and operations.
Create multifaceted technical documentation and artifacts to provide architectural support for implementation and projects
Participate in the creation of a common technical framework through a combination of new development and harvesting existing functionality.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to grasp, internalize, document, communicate and build upon highlevel architectural concepts
Excellent understanding of Web contracts (Web Services, XSD, REST, etc) and lifecycle
Experience working with large datasets and high volume transactions Expert level understanding of WCF, .NET
Expert objectoriented design and development experience
Excellent understanding of design patterns and their applicability to various situations
Able to communicate, negotiate and collaborate with the users and leadership (i.e., Directors and below) of various internal groups EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Must have Current handson development and mentoring experience
8+ years of software development
5+ years of software architecture
5+ years of .NET
Bachelor's in Computer Science or related experience
Nice to have Experience with web based integration (requirements and implementation)
Experience with WCF
Experience working with geographically distributed teams and vendors