Application Architect/Manager

NAVA Software is looking for an Application Architect/Manager

Details:

Application Architect/Manager

Location: Spring TX - 3 days/week onsite

Duration: 6 months CTH

Note : Leadership/Managerial exp required.

Looking for someone that is a+ top notch in Java. Has a background in custom development (hence learning new systems). And has leadership skills in solutions architecture.

Job Duties/Roles

• Ability to create and implement technology solution architecture from a conceptual definition of the system.
• Prototypes/experiments/simulates new technical approaches to determine feasibility and effectiveness of solutions.
• Assists the Project Managers to create the project plan and realize technical solution risks with the intricacies of the dependencies.
• Enforces the design principles in the project team.
• Assists the project team to achieve the desired quality of the product.
• Conducts research to independently verify any new technical concept and its applicability in the Enterprise.
• Documents the architecture and design principles.
• Reviews design and quality attributes of the existing systems.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices.
• Ability to lead a technical team to create a solution architecture for a given business problem.
• Create vision and framework for adoption of a new technology in the enterprise.
• Help in assisting in the assessment of enterprise architecture, identifying the gaps and creating an enterprise architecture roadmap.
• Mentors junior team members and peers, providing expertise and guidance of tools and systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (KSAR)

• Possesses a deep understanding of tools used in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Able to independently program and verify design decisions.
• In depth knowledge and experience of database management, application development technology, design patterns, distributed and mobile application architecture, security standards and trends in new technology.
• Able to quickly learn and apply a new technology.
• Experienced in the design and maintenance of software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others.
• Proven capability to lead and train employees in technically complex areas.
• An in-depth knowledge of Enterprise Architecture.
• Ability to continuously learn and adopt emerging technologies in the enterprise.
• Perform assessment of technical debt in current architecture.
• Familiarity with middleware, REST/SOAP APIs, and data migration strategies.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and digital transformation initiatives.