DVS - .NET Application Architect

Role: .NET Application Architect/Developer
Duration: 6 mo with possibility for extension
100% ON SITE for first month and then 1 day/week telework

ONSITE Expectation. This is 100% on site for the first month. After that 4 days on site and 1 day telework

**Parking is not provided for contractors

ABOUT THE ROLE

Seven years of progressive responsibility in an IT environment with demonstrated technical knowledge which provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities. Three years relevant Experience with enterprise-wide integration architecture in .net environment required.

Experience designing and developing web based applications using C#, .NET Core, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.JS, SQL Server and RESTful Web APIs.

Strong knowledge in Cloud based architecture and design solutions.

Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure and/or Google Cloud).

Strong communication and written skills. Ability to work out differences of opinions and publish scalable and quality system design based on specification.
• Experience with source code control systems (DevOps preferred) and CI/CD processes.
• Strong knowledge of OOAD and multi-tier architectures, and application of architectural design patterns for solution.
• Strong knowledge with enterprise software development techniques such as SOA / EDA based design, Microservices using Web API, Queue based processing using any messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ, MSMQ etc.
• Ability to design, develop and maintain large scale, high performing, high transactional systems.
• Ability to diagram and document designs and requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with presentation experience.
• Ability to work as a collaborative member of a team while also being comfortable inleading a work initiative when directed to do so.
• Ability to set strategic architectural direction in integration technologies.
• Design and architect Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution using AD, Microsoft application servers and Azure.
• Design and develop low level environment and production environment to support Software development cycle.
• Guide project teams with the implementations consistent with company policies and practices
• Align projects with business and IT strategy to help projects sustain alignment with company policy's and standards
• Write policy and standards as needed to sustain company compliance with regulatory changes
• Work with development and QA teams to ensure the use of secure coding practices and verification methods
• Development of product roadmaps and align efforts to meet security goals
• Deep knowledge in service-oriented architecture frameworks, standards and tools.
• Deep understanding of the architecture standards and best practices surrounding integration technologies
• Deep understanding of the security considerations and implications surrounding SOA and transaction management.
• Ability to determine the architectural implications from requirements that impact other areas of enterprise architecture.
• Ability to breakdown requirements into project estimates and to determine timelines and dependencies with the other domains/ projects.
• Clear understanding of ongoing and planned projects and their inter-dependencies/timelines.
• Clear understanding of the governance process.
• Deep understanding of all Enterprise Architecture processes.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to adapt readily to changing business needs.
• Enthusiastic,can-do attitude with the drive to learn and improve.
• Deep knowledge for design, configuration and management of Azure and AWS.
Required/Desired Skills
Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience Ten years of progressive responsibility in a .NET development environment Required 7 Years Demonstrated technical knowledge which provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities Required 7 Years Three years relevant experience with enterprise-wide INTEGRATION architecture in .NET environment required. Required 3 Years Strong knowledge of OOAD and multi-tier architectures, and application of architectural design patterns for solution. Required 7 Years Ability to design, develop and maintain large scale, high performing, high transactional systems in .NET. Required 7 Years Expertise in C# programming language. Required 7 Years Ability to diagram and document designs and requirements. Required 7 Years Strong communication and written skills. Ability to work out differences of opinions and publish scalable and quality system design specifications Required 7 Years Ability to work as a collaborative member of a team while also being comfortable in leading a work initiative when directed to do so. Required 7 Years Ability to set strategic architectural direction in integration technologies. Required 7 Years Strong verbal and written communication skills with presentation experience. Required 7 Years Design and architect DVS Business applications. Required 7 Years Design and develop low level environment and production environment to support Software development cycle. Required 7 Years Design and architect Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution using AD, Microsoft application servers and Azure. Required 3 Years Write policy and standards as needed to sustain company compliance with regulatory changes Required 7 Years Guide project teams with the implementations consistent with company policies and practices Required 7 Years Align projects with business and IT strategy to help projects sustain alignment with company policy's and standards Required 7 Years Write policy and standards as needed to sustain company compliance with regulatory changes Required 7 Years Work with development and QA teams to ensure the use of secure coding practices and verification methods Required 7 Years Development of product roadmaps and align efforts to meet security goals Required 7 Years Design and develop databases Required 7 Years Deep knowledge in service-oriented architecture frameworks, standards and tools. Required 7 Years Ability to diagram and document designs and requirements. Required 7 Years Deep understanding of the architecture standards and best practices surrounding integration technologies Required 3 Years Deep understanding of the security considerations and implications surrounding SOA and transaction management. Required 0 Ability to breakdown requirements into project estimates and to determine timelines and dependencies with the other domains/ projects. Required 0 Ability to determine the architectural implications from requirements that impact other areas of enterprise architecture. Required 0 Clear understanding of ongoing and planned projects and their inter-dependencies/timelines. Required 0 Clear understanding of the governance process. Required 0 Deep understanding of all Enterprise Architecture processes. Required 0 Strong analytical, problem solving and planning skills. Required 0 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Required 0 Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Required 0 Flexibility to adapt readily to changing business needs. Required 0 Optimize database systems for performance and reliability. Required 0 Monitor and provide technical assistance to resolve all database issues related to performance, security, capacity, and access. Required 0 Ensure data integrity and quality in database systems. Required 0 Prepare documentations regarding database design, configuration and change management tasks. Required 0 Experience with messaging platforms (such as Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ or MSMQ) and messaging patterns. Highly desired 0 Experience with Virginia State Government and VITA, highly desired Nice to have 0

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