Software Architect Consultant

About this Position:

Job Title: Software Architect - Consultant

Daily Responsibilities:

• Assess technical feasibility: architecture, scalability, and security of the current CAS system.

• Examine operational alignment: support for cadet workflows and Commandant, Academic, and Athletic departments.

• Review interoperability: integration with Banner, Canvas, My Citadel Portal, and health systems.

• Analyze user experience, adoption, and training needs.

• Evaluate economic feasibility: total cost of ownership (TCO) and ROI compared with alternative systems.

• Analyze exiting codebase and provide recommendations, timeline, and roadmap for modernization or replacement.

• Work with cross-functional teams on complex projects.

• Present and prepare reports.

• Assign appropriate priorities to work activities based on organizational goals and situational pressures.

• Effectively plan and communicate work activities and deadlines.

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience with C#

• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL

• 3+ years of experience gathering and documenting project requirements

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with front end web technologies such as React, JavaScript, and Material UI

• 3+ years of experience analyzing existing code and creating modernization plans.

• Familiarity with 3rd party data integrations using REST API's and SQL extracts.