Software Architect

Software Architect

What are we looking for?

Our client is seeking a Software Architect to provide technical vision and direction to a team of highly skilled software engineers in modernizing a very successful integration platform.

The Software Architect will be responsible for integrating and driving the technologies, best practices, and systems architecture that best supports their short- and long-term business objectives in regard to current and future integration needs.

What will I do as a Software Architect?

Envision and drive a technical strategy, and lead team members in meeting those strategic objectives

Develop conceptual system designs and architectural roadmaps

Develop working prototypes of new or complex design elements

Translate business and functional requirements into solutions that integrate seamlessly

Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of engineers

Assist the team with the development of effective test plans (unit, integration, performance, load, etc.)

Evaluate new technologies and provide guidance on industry best practices and technical trends

Design, develop and test areas of code considered technically complex and / or architecturally important

Perform design and code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to design and coding standards

Document systems and architectures as appropriate

Manage multiple activities in a fast-paced environment

Collaborate with local and remote teams

Follow Agile software development practices

What skills do I need to be a successful Software Architect?

7+ years of software development experience with a concentration on design and architecture

Proven ability to translate business and functional requirements into effective solutions

Experience with cloud-native architecture and cloud technology offerings (Azure preferred)

Development experience using the .NET framework (C# preferred, .NET 6 or higher, .NET Framework 4.8 and higher), and databases (SQL Server preferred - NoSQL databases, such as Azure CosmosDB, a plus)

Strong grasp of domain driven design principles

Solid understanding of RESTful API design and cloud-native service development

Solid understanding of DevOps practices and principles, with demonstrated experience of the CI / CD process

Solid understanding of software and infrastructure design patterns for modernizing monolithic applications and decomposing them into microservices.

Familiarity with front-end SPA frameworks, XML, YAML and JSON

Familiarity with Agile software development practices (SCRUM, Kanban)

Solid understanding of architectural and software design patterns, and their appropriate usage

Strong, methodical problem-solving skills

Strong experience with object-oriented software development methodologies

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Self-starter who demonstrates initiative

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science, or equivalent experience designing highly performant and reliable commercial, business-to-business applications, with commensurate software architecture experience

About Seneca Resources :

Seneca Resources is client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry.

Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Reston, Virginia, Alabama and Columbia, Maryland that service clients throughout the United States.

The key to our success lies within our strong corporate culture which drives our business. We challenge our staff through engaging work, and we reward our staff through competitive compensation, extensive professional training, and excellent opportunities for career advancement.

In turn, we look for only the best and brightest to join our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.