Application Architect

MARS Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Application Architect located in Madison, WI. Our client is a government agency looking for high-quality talent to make a difference.

They are known to respect a traditional work week and often extend contracts for added job security and stability.

Note : Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. Hybrid schedule 2 days / week in office, 3 remote.

Job Description :

• The ideal candidate can provide development tool support for development processes used in software product lifecycles.
• Will be responsible for ensuring quality and consistency of the support of software development tools across the system and providing day-to-day technical guidance to the development teams.
• Provide consultation and recommend course of action to maintain cost effectiveness and quality of application development tools and systems.
• Stay up to date on industry best practices and objectives, particularly as these relate to application development. Research and implement best practices that will control costs, provide higher quality, and / or increase predictability of service delivery.
• Research new technology and development tools to remain abreast of current and emerging technology.
• Solve complex technical problems for developers when utilizing the organization's application development tools.
• Create and maintain documentation for installation and setup of supported application development tools. Work with team members to create standards, policies, and procedures for the organization'

s use of software development tools and frameworks.

• Experience supporting development tools and / or help desk experience, as well as team lead experience would be beneficial to this role.
• Experience utilizing ticketing software to handle customer requests.
• Candidate should have strong communication skills and be able to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and juggle competing demands for supporting application development tools. Four to 5 years of experience with Java software development tools, version control system support (e.

g. GitHub.com), JavaScript software development tools, and continuous integration systems.

Required soft skills :

• Candidate should have strong communication skills and be able to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and juggle competing demands for supporting application development tools.

Top Skills / Experience Required :

• Java software development tools,
• Version control system support (e.g. GitHub.com),
• JavaScript software development tools,
• Continuous integration systems

Nice to have skills :

• Experience in creating and maintaining documentation for installation and setup of supported application development tools.
• Experience working with team members to create standards, policies, and procedures for the organization's use of software development tools and frameworks.
• Experience supporting development tools and / or help desk experience, as well as team lead experience would be beneficial to this role.
• Experience utilizing ticketing software to handle customer requests.

About MARS Solutions Group :

MARS Solutions Group provides a range of opportunities for meaningful work by understanding that employment fit is a combination of people, process, and technology.

We leverage our experienced and compassionate team to bring humanity to matching you with the right advanced technology role, and stay connected with you to help you attain your professional goals.