Project Description
The Judicial Branch maintains various computer systems that are used in all the courts
and other state agencies throughout the State of Connecticut. The Judicial Branch
Information Technology Division (ITD) is seeking a Solution Architect to assist with
system development, enhancement, integration, and documentation. Applications
comprise of windows and web based .Net app
lications with a SQL Server database
backend.
Scope of Services
The ideal candidate will be able to contribute immediately in the following areas:
Assist ITD in reconciliation of current business requirements and modern
information technology standards.
Identification of risks and system constraints.
Estimation of development timeline.
Software development, testing and release management tasks.
Ensuring code quality standards.
Mentoring of development staff.
Minimum Qualifications
In addition to the standard skills and experience for the job class, the ideal candidate
should be prepared to discuss the following:
General Experience:
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in the design, development, testing and
deployment of software solutions to manage complex business requirements.
Previous software architecture experience.
Technical Competencies:
.NET 6 & 8
.NET MVC, Razor Pages
.NET Entity Framework
.NET WEB API
Azure Authentication (Microsoft Entra)
SQL Server (2016 and up)
o Ability to write and debug complex queries
SSIS & SSRS
IIS (8.5 and up)
Azure DevOps
SQL Server Performance Tuning
o Optimize SQL queries (Query Execution Plans, etc.)
o Simplify Index analysis
o Resolve SQL Server deadlocks
o Identify the root cause of SQL Server blocking problems
Bootstrap, JQuery and various other front-end frameworks
Messaging APIs (e.g., Service Broker, SignalR)
Understanding and implementation of common OOP design patterns
Timetable
The selected candidate may be able to join the ITD team as soon as the onboarding
process is completed. A duty station will be assigned at ITD in East Hartford, with
opportunities for hybrid remote work (3-days on-site and 2 days remote) and a flexible
work schedule between 35 and 40 hours per week. The position may be renewed
periodically based upon a consultant s performance and the availability of funding.