Software Architect

As Architect you will define the products’ high-level architecture and guides the Product Development Team in the implementation of this architecture.

Responsible for the technology roadmap of the products including maintaining and evolving the products based on system and regulatory requirements, industry trends, and new technology.

This job description contains the general duties considered necessary to outline the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as inclusive of all work requirements which may be inherent to successful performance.

General Responsibilities :

• Define product architecture and engineering processes to meet application requirements created by the Product Development process.
• Define product architecture and engineering processes to meet business goals.
• Oversee and support the coaching and training of team members to ensure all necessary employees are confident in implementation, architecture, and design.
• Ensure that all technology within CCSI products adheres to modern cybersecurity and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Actively research, evaluate, and integrate new technologies into the OBIX product as required to fulfill Product Management and customer requirements.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance / Compliance team to ensure that the engineering process and product meets regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the Product Development team to define product requirements and develop and implement product roadmap(s) based on requirements created by the Product Development Team.
• Work closely with Product Management to ensure products meet customer needs.
• Accountable for implementation and maintenance of engineering processes.
• Develop architecture and design documentation to accurately depict the system and application architecture of the products.
• Work closely with the DevOps team to implement CI / CD pipelines as those technologies become feasible.
• Work closely with the Director of DevOps to integrate operational compliance frameworks into the PDLC.
• Assist various departments to develop technical materials and instructions for use by support service personnel.
• Define all aspects of development including appropriate technology, tools, platforms, workflow, and coding standards and ensure they are followed for all development projects.
• Perform regularly scheduled design reviews and code reviews.
• Review, update and maintain product / systems security standards based on industry standards and best practices including OWASP SAMM and ISO 27001.
• Oversee and approve of all final products before formal launch.

Requirements :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum qualifications are :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related major is required.
• Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in software development / computer science and coding in various languages and .net technology such as C++, .

NET, Python, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.

• 10 years of experience designing and implementing software applications.
• Proven experience as Software Architect.
• Excellent understanding of design patterns and architectural styles.

Competencies :

• Customer Focus
• Drive For Results
• Functional / Technical Skills
• Informing
• Listening
• Peer Relationships
• Personal Learning
• Technical Learning
• Time Management
• Written Communications

Supervisory Responsibility :

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum of 10 years of business experience in a software development
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a software architect or similar role
• University degree in software engineering, computer science or a related field
• Experience in requirements analysis, design, and architecture
• Experience programming and designing with JAVA and related technologies with a deep understanding of multi-tier JAVA enterprise applications
• Experience working with MS SQL and Oracle
• Expertise in software development methodologies and best practices
• Experience in web development is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Be truthful and direct; be able to present the truth in an appropriate and helpful manner
• Accountability, respect, integrity and discipline are core values
• Able to quickly grasp concepts and deal with complexity
• Positive attitude is a must

Working Environment :

This job operates in a professional office environment or remote home office location. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Periods of stress may occur.

This role may occasionally come into contact with Protected Health Information, Personal Identifiable Information or Privacy Records, and it is essential that all employees adhere to confidentiality requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Harris’ Security and Privacy policies, as well as apply the concepts learned in the annual Security Awareness training.

Essential Functions :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stoop as necessary.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Expected Hours of Work :

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the "core" work hours.

Travel :

Regularly depending on need of software development.

AAP / EEO Statement

Harris Computer is an EEO / AA / Disability / Vets Employer.

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