Software Architect Expert

HBITS-06-13611 - Software Architect Expert – 50% REMOTE – Albany, NY

Agency Name: Information Technology Services (ITS)
Provide a short description of the Position: Provide technical oversight to application development teams working in multiple projects. Guide development teams working in highly available and scalable multitier applications using Object Oriented/Service Oriented Architecture. Assist technical teams with remediation of Public Safety end-of-life (EOL) applications/systems. Plan project resourcing and interact with executive management for planning and status reporting purposes.
Provide a complete list of the day-to-day tasks to be performed by the Selected Candidate:
This individual will be expected to participate in the following activities:
• Implement Integrated Justice (IJ) Portal standards related to application technologies, including UI standards, development methodology, and coding and style guides.
• Act as the primary technical liaison with technical infrastructure teams to resolve problems and implement solutions to technical issues impacting application performance.
• Work with the Infrastructure teams to execute activities such as performance test planning and execution, failure failover planning and execution, endurance testing and deployment planning and testing.
• Provide the analysis, design, and code reviews for enterprise applications using JAVA/JEE, JSF, XML, XSLT and for the IBM Portal/WebSphere Application development software.
• Perform oversight of development activities which may include data analysis, data access, data structures, data manipulation, preparing logical database models, testing and implementation.
• Prepare, and/or review technical documentation such as designs, schemas, etc., as appropriate.
• Provide technical guidance to teams of developers.
• Assist technical teams with remediation of Public Safety end-of-life (EOL) applications/systems.

Job Title: Software Architect
Skill Level: Expert
Target Start Date: 2024-10-31
Engagement Length in Months: 30.0 Months
Is this a Full or Part-Time Position: Full Time
What are the daily work hours: 8-hour days with a 1/2-hour lunch (time ranging from 8 AM to 6 PM)
Where is the Home Base Region? 1
Where is the physical work office located: 80 South Swan St, Albany, NY, 12210
Is telecommuting allowed for this position: Yes
If YES, note if negotiable or list the percentage allowed/number of days allowed per week: 50%
What is the format of the Candidate interview: Webcasting
If Webcasting, is Candidate required to be on camera: Yes
What type of software is typically used by the Agency: Java, JEE, IBM RAD, MQ Series, SOA, SQL, web services, XML, XSLT, AJAX, IBM Rational, JSF, JavaScript, MS Visio, Subversion (SVN), Maven, Oracle 1+c, MS C#, .Net, SQL Server 2022.
What type of hardware is typically used by the Agency: Various server architecture located at CNSE: WebSphere, Red Hat Linux, Microsoft Server, Oracle DB, MS SQL Server, IBM z/OS mainframe, etc.

Position MANDATORY Qualification:
Position Job Title: Software Architect
Position Job Title Description: Makes high-level design choices and dictates technical standards, including software coding standards, tools, and platforms. Designs multi-leveled architecture or component interactions of a large scale software system.
Position Skill Level: Expert
Position Skill Level Description: 84+ Months: Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field.

List all the Position REQUESTED Qualifications:
• 84 months of experience with designing and implementing scalable multi-tier applications using Object Oriented/Service Oriented Architecture involving data structures, algorithms, and JEE Design Patterns.
• 84 months of experience with designing and developing quick Proof of Concept using the latest technology stack and presenting the POC to various project stakeholders.
• 60 months of experience with Developing and deploying applications in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1, WebSphere Application Servers 6.0 or higher, or JBoss Application Server 7 or higher, and/or Windows Server 201+ or higher.
• 60 months of experience with analyzing system performance data to identify potential issues with the application or environment and participating in meetings with management or other team members to discuss test results or design changes to improve the application performance.
• 60 months of experience with creating technical documentation that includes high & low-level application designs, performance test plans, architectural standards, guidelines, networks, and ER diagrams.
• 60 months experience in designing hybrid cloud applications (shared data/application/services hosted on both on-premises and AWS/Azure/Google cloud)

Are there additional security requirements for the Authorized User: Yes
If YES, include the additional security requirements: Mandatory ITS Security Agreements and Fingerprint-based Background Check.
Will additional training potentially be required during the Engagement: Yes
If YES, provide description of anticipated training: Candidate will attend all New York State/GOER and agency mandated training programs, including Internal Controls, Prevention of Workplace Violence, ****** Harassment Prevention, Information Security, etc.
What type and/or manner, of knowledge transfer is requested during the Engagement: Consultant will work with State staff to ensure that sufficient code reviews take place during the course of development. Consultant will perform tasks associated with the KT Project Plan which includes cross training and overviews for enhancements or development projects which are completed without the involvement of State staff. Written documentation may be required.
Is travel anticipated during the Engagement: No