Software Architect

Job Title: Software Architect

Location: Mason, OH 45040

Duration: 6 Months C2H

JOB SUMMARY:

• Leads the definition and guides the implementation coordination of architecture models in a system. Engages business and technical teammates to align the direction and architectural approach that delivers value in a system and aligns with the value stream and Midmark enterprise architectures. Has deep knowledge of the domain technology and participates as an active team member developing code for release.

ESSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Defines and creates system architectures and guides its implementation with Software Engineers and Software Developers .
• Identifies and defines system architectures that streamline internal development and operations in the team .
• Creates and documents functional and detailed design architectures (services & data).
• Leads architecture design and technology decisions comprising of both in-house built and 3rd party software solutions .
• Performs software development alongside Software Engineers and Software Developers to apply defined architectures .
• Actively engages with Product Owners and technical teammates to aid in translating customer requirements into system requirements .
• Leads architecture definition and concepts within a system .
• Works closely with Solution Architects and System Engineering, ensuring system architectures align with the value stream architecture .
• Collaborates to define, scope, and refine architecture backlog items .
• Mentors, guides, and coaches Software Engineers and Developers on the practices of system and solution architectures .
• Continuously learns and applies industry best practices on modern software delivery practices.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to accomplish project and product objectives.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced degree or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related field, or Associate degree with relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of software application development across multiple Cloud/Edge/Hybrid disciplines .
• 1+ years of software architecture design and implementation.

COMPETENCY and/or SKILL:

• Ability to combine business, information, technologies, and processes together to address specific system problems and/or technical improvements
• Exhibits agile principles and scrum values in the delivery of increments
• Proficient in DevOps execution
• Software/cloud architecture design
• Service oriented architecture design
• Strong data management design
• Knowledgeable in system/software security
• Strong business and technical analysis
• Cloud/Hybrid/Edge development experience
• Cursory knowledge of systems engineering practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Structured software testing practices (automated & manual)
• Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic technical environment