Computer Architect Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY:  Responsible for design, development, testing and support of application software based on industry best practices. Provide technical team leadership in all aspects of the software development process. Work with senior leadership to specify overall system architecture. Work independently to ensure all code is maintainable, efficient, reliable, understandable, secure, and fault tolerant. Provide production support and troubleshoots issues as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Software Architecture:

  • Work with management as a lead of the Software Architecture team on strategic software development direction and vision.

  • Develop and maintain all architectural documentation, and ensure project-level documentation is up to date, detailed, and accurate.

  • Participate in technology selection.

  • Establish and maintain standard and guideline for software architecture.

  • Lead technical reviews and inspections in order to ensure that system designs meet architectural standards.

  • Ensure projects fit within the CRL architectural and maintenance framework. 

  • Develop opportunities to streamline efforts and efficiencies of the software development lifecycle.

• Software Development:

  • Responsible for translating business requirements into specific systems, applications or process-designs to create architectural solutions that achieve business goals.

  • Establish and maintain standard and guideline for software development.

  • Provide guidance on application design to other software developers.

  • Analyze, specify, design, write, test, modify, and document software applications, databases and computerized systems. 

  • Responsible for the solution design, data governance, and configuration of software solutions.

  • Lead, design, and implement software solutions that are structured and easily maintained.

  • Mentor staff on programming, testing and documentation of software changes.

  • Clearly communicate system changes following correct change procedures.

• General:

  • Stay current with industry best practices and technologies, and continuously-improve software and development processes and tools.

  • Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all CRL, CRL subsidiaries, legal entities and client information.

  • Be able to comply with all applicable local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE: 

• 10 years of software development experience using OOP language (C# and/or Java)
• 5 years of software design and technical architecture experience 

SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Demonstrated proficiency with:
  • N-Tier Framworks
  • Agile software development principles
  • CD/CI toolsets
  • Web application frameworks
  • .NET application frameworks
  • Java Enterprise Applications
  • Angular or equivalent
  • Unit testing
  • Relational database platforms
  • Windows Services
  • Windows and Linux platform deployments
  • Micro-services architecture
• Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycles and Software Design Patterns
• Strong technical and operational experience
• Strong ability to elicit, articulate, and document information in a well-organized manner
• Demonstrated ability to adapt and learn new technologies
• Excellent ability to complete multiple complex projects simultaneously in a timely manner
• Excellent initiative, innovative thinking skills, and the ability to analyze details and develop a big-picture view/vision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate highly complex information effectively and confidently with users, team members, and management and escalate issues appropriately
• Strong ability to consistently anticipate and manage all risks and consequences when devising solutions
• Ability to influence management solutions
• Ability to be at work and on time
• Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, clients and management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position requires the necessary physical attributes for office work such as:
• Sitting for extended lengths of time
• Close vision requirements due to computer work
• Repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists and elbows for operating a computer and telephone
• Light lifting, up to 10 pounds        

EQUIPMENT:  Personal computers and software tools.

OTHER:  Flexible work schedule; work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, may be required; this is an on-call position requiring use of wireless phone for after-hours contact. Some travel required. 

The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust this position to meet the company's changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer's sole discretion.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range: $110,000 - $210,000

Starting Pay Range: $110,000 - $140-000

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life/AD&D
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Section 125 FSA Plan
• 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement