Remote Application Architect

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 position requires working with Junior developers to conduct code reviews.
• To be successful as an Application Architect, you should be an expert problem solver with a strong understanding of a broad range of software technologies and platforms.
• You should possess excellent IT skills and experience in designing software with a unified vision for its characteristics and functions.
• The goal is to provide 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.
• This position will be renewed on 7/1/25 through 6/30/26+.
• The contractor may sit remotely in the United States.
• The client prefers candidates with previous HHS experience if possible.

Requirements:

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

Benefits:

• The position offers the flexibility of remote work within the United States.
• The contract is set to be renewed, providing job security through 6/30/26+.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through mentoring and training junior developers.
• The chance to work on innovative software solutions that meet client needs and improve business performance.
• The role allows for collaboration with a diverse team across IT, enhancing teamwork and communication skills.