Software Architect - Remote

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Responsible for collaborating with business partners, management, staff and the project management office to effectively integrate business applications in to a seamless, productive and efficient work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Math or related major, or equivalent work experience.
• Eight (8) years of experience in design, development, documenting, testing, and debugging of new and existing software applications in enterprise level.

Additional Preferred Education & Experience :

• Advanced knowledge of Web based technologies - HTML 5, SOAP / REST API services, CSS, , JavaScript, , TypeScript, Vue.js etc.
• Advanced knowledge in developing, implementing, and maintaining solutions using the Microsoft technology stack, including C#, ASP.

NET Web API, MVC, Entity Framework, WCF, etc.

• Experience in architecting, implementing, and maintaining API environments.
• Experience in API Management (APIM) Solutions such as MuleSoft, Gravitee, Tyk, etc.
• Experience in designing and maintaining relational database management systems.
• Experience in designing and implementing Microservices running on Docker / Kubernetes containers.
• Familiarity with Jack Henry' Symitar and related components (SymXchange, SymConnect, PowerOn, etc.).

Minimum Knowledge & Skill Requirements :

• Advanced understanding of application development, to include client / server and web application architecture.
• Advanced knowledge of good coding practices and standards, including object-oriented design, code refactoring, design patterns and service-oriented architecture.
• Advanced knowledge of relational databases, including experience in data modeling, creating stored procedures, building queries and reports.
• Experience in managing Secure SDLC (S-SDLC), secure coding practices, and application of SAST / DAST code verification utilities.
• Experience with project management methodologies, such as waterfall and agile (SCRUM / Kanban)
• Communication skills - including the ability to convey information to non-technical colleagues in a concise and clear way.
• Experience in creating and implementing technical documentation and software release cycles.
• Understanding of business processes and constraints
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with a wide variety of people.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

COMPETENCIES :

• Problem Solving
• Functional / Technical Skills
• Customer Focus
• Innovation Orientation

WORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT :

Requires the employee to sit a majority of the time. Infrequent lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required. Some travel may be necessary.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Must remain familiar with and adhere to Vantage West Credit Union policies and procedures and comply with all aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES AND TASKS :

1. Leadership - Takes on a leadership role within the team, providing reliable assistance to management. Assists in monitoring the day-to-day workflow.

Able to concurrently lead 1-2 small-scale initiatives while delivering to tasks on customer request backlog. Provides guidance, training, mentoring and coaching.

2. Technical Expert - Provide client support, consultation and subject matter expertise for system development, maintenance and support.

Contributes to complex, major or highly visible tasks and projects as a project team member, or as a project lead. Will have expertise in multiple technical environments and possesses business knowledge that spans one or more business areas.

Architects and designs software solutions : front end graphical user interface design, middle tier web-services, API economy, cloud architecture etc.

3. Innovation and Design - Participate in component and data architecture design, technology planning, product evaluation, advanced automated testing processes and buy vs.

build recommendations. Provide input to project plans related to application development initiatives. Work closely with internal / external customers to understand the business requirements for technical solutions.

Involved in the full secure systems life cycle process : Designing, coding, testing, implementing and supporting application software that is delivered on time and within budget.

4. Best Practices - Establish and enforce standards, best practices, policies and procedures pertaining to architecture, security, compliance / regulatory requirements.

Evaluate emerging technologies to recognize opportunities and trends. Conduct code reviews and recommend solutions for performance tuning and implementing design patterns.

5. Fosters a collaborative relationship across all functions. Works closely with end user departments to understand business requirements and translate them into specific software requirements for modeling and analytics.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary range is $ 86,671.55 - $117,725.40 Job Grade, EX 15(B). Final salary is dependent on candidate's experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled