Software Architect - Consultant

Columbus, NC, US • Posted 8 hours ago • Updated 8 hours ago

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Software Architect - Consultant
Hybrid: Columbia, SC
About the Job

Duration: Long term Contract Position
Location: Hybrid: Columbia, SC
Pay rate: Hourly
Job ID: 10320

Overview:
Client is seeking the child support services applications team is part of the Department and is responsible for developing and maintaining Applications in support of the child support services division (CSSD) including PACSS (palmetto automated child support system), SDNH (state directory of new hires) and the Client portal application.

Responsibilities:

This is a posting for a position to perform in the role of Lead Software Architect who will develop a thorough knowledge of the Child Support Enforcement System’s functional requirements and of functional architecture of the Child Support Enforcement System (PACSS) (e. g. Case initiation, Case Management, Financial) and how those functional areas integrate. Additionally, they are responsible for identifying functional requirements for the SC New Hire application and the Child Support Client Portal (CS Portal) and ensuring that those two applications integrate effectively with PACSS. The Lead Software Architect will lead team of business analysts, testers, and subject matter experts for all three applications.
As Lead Software Architect, this individual will:
Report to the Department’s PACSS Project Manager and will provide periodic and as-needed written and verbal updates to the Project Manager regarding the Lead Software Architect’s area of responsibility.
Develop a thorough knowledge of the technical requirements of PACSS to understand how these requirements could affect the functional design of PACSS.
In collaboration with the System Development Contractor, plan, and resource the tasks in the project schedule related to State project team responsibilities for requirements validation, general and detailed design, and system testing.
Oversee the work performed by the SDC during the requirements validation, development, design, and system testing phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC) including establishing a positive day-to-day interaction with the appropriate members of the SDC staff to address concerns identified during this oversight.
Review SDC deliverables applicable to the areas of responsibilities in accordance with project plans and processes and in accordance with the contract between the Department and the SDC.
Oversee the Requirement Management Process in collaboration with the SDC to ensure changes to system requirements are controlled and to ensure system requirements are traced through a Requirements Traceability Matrix throughout the SDLC.
Develop a thorough knowledge of the technical requirements of SC New Hire and SC CS Portal to understand how these requirements could affect the functional design of those applications.
Oversee the work performed by State development staff during the requirements validation, development, design, and system testing phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC) for SC New Hire and SC CSPortal.
Works with the SC CLIENT Child Support Services Division to understand issues impacting the program regarding the various applications.
Leads team effort to supply new user stories or use cases by analyzing requirements; constructing workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; writing specifications.
Preparing technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Perform tasks efficiently and work together with team to ensure project success.
Assist in the design or review of test cases, process change requests and manage project scope thru requirements.

Qualification:
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of experience with the PACSS application
Experience with child Support
Experience with Federal Regulations regarding Child Support (IV-D)
Experience working with Developers and End Users for functional requirements
Experience with new-Hire applications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

Preferred Skills (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

SharePoint
Team Foundation Server
SQL Server
Visio

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

Leadership ability
Understanding of System Engineering concepts; modeling techniques and methods
Demonstrate strong ability to take initiative and the ability to work with minimal guidance.
Written and verbal communication, including technical writing skills, to communicate effectively with technical, non-technical staff, and customers/stakeholders as needed or directed.
Ability to communicate effectively with Client and other state information technology staff.

About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical/Dental Insurance Group
Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
Life Insurance
401 (K)

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: datga001
Position Id: 26-00276
Posted 8 hours ago

Company Info

About Datasoft Technologies, Inc.

Datasoft Technologies, Inc. is a software development and consulting firm. Our clients rely on us for software consulting, system engineering, software development, and computer consultancy services. We provide the most competitive rates in the industry to a broad range of private and public sector clients.

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