Senior Application Architect (PGPTitle)

JOB SUMMARY  

The Senior Application Architect is responsible for ensuring that applications are tailored to the needs of the team, perform efficiently, and integrate seamlessly with other applications. They work on the detailed, application-specific architecture, ensuring that individual tools are robust, scalable and effective in supporting engineering workflows and business outcomes. 

PRIMARY RESPONABILITIES  

• Develop code for the successful delivery of software toward the delivery of a sprint. 

• Apply deep domain knowledge in the area of their assigned product domain(s). 

• Design of your assigned application(s) in accordance with enterprise standards as well as collaboration with other architects on their designs. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements, optimize development processes, and align technical solutions with business goals. 

• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain system stability and performance. 

• Mentorship of junior technical resources through pair programming, code reviews, brown bags, and other more organic methods. 

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES 

Without Direct Reports 

• Delegates work according to employee’s abilities and skills. 

• Provides input to employee’s performance evaluations. 

• Assists in the identification of internal and external training opportunities. 

• Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors). 

SCOPE  

• Decision Impact: Individual 

• Department Responsibility: None 

• Budgetary Responsibility: No 

• Direct Reports: No 

• Indirect Reports: No 

REQUIRED EDUCATION  

• Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent 

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred 

 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE  

• 8-10 years of software development experience and technical leadership 

• 2+ years of experience developing technical road maps and presenting technical solutions to teams. 

• Full-stack C# developer using the Microsoft technology stack including .Net core, .Net Framework, Web API, Website and Web Service development. 

• Experience with client-side JavaScript frameworks. 

• Excellent relational database skills writing SQL, creating stored procedures, analyzing query plans, and writing DDL scripts. 

• Passion for building clean and testable code, creating unit tests, and focusing on code quality. 

• Demonstrates creativity and takes initiative in problem solving with a customer focus. 

• Experience with Agile software development methodologies and DevOps practices. 

•   Effective leadership and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate across teams, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment in complex situations 

• Previous experience leading and developing highly available and scalable systems, with expertise in web services, front-end and back-end technologies across of range of digital solutions and environments (mobile, web, other new emerging technologies). 

• Ability to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability, empowering team members to take ownership and drive results. 

•  Effective problem-solving skills with a hands-on, proactive approach, demonstrating curiosity and determination in tackling complex challenges. 

• . Collaborative team player who actively shares knowledge, mentors colleagues, and contributes to team and organizational success. 

• Security-first mindset to always protect our customers data. 

• Additional Preferred Skills 

• Knowledge of the following technologies: Vue.js, VB6, MS SQL Server XML, XSL, ETL, Web Services, SOA, ASP.Net, Octopus, MVC, PowerShell, NoSQL and Object databases. 

• Cloud development experience especially on the Microsoft Azure platform. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE 

• Experience delivering solutions in financial services or other highly regulated industry is nice to have. 

• Azure Cloud certification preferred 

• AWS or Google Cloud certifications are a plus 

PAY RANGE: $160k to $170k annually depending upon experience.
 

This position is also eligible for an annual bonus based on the successful completion of defined performance objectives.

In addition to up to 9 paid company holidays per year, employees are eligible for up to 6 days of sick pay. Moreover, eligible employees with less than 10 years of service can accrue up to 17 PTO days per year (and up to 22 PTO days per year upon 10 or more years of service). 
Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Plan. Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Employees are covered by company-paid disability, basic life insurance and parental leave. Voluntary insurance coverage options, including critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity, are also available. In addition, the Company offers an Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement (as applicable). Employees may also be eligible for state required benefits such as paid family and medical leave insurance and/or paid sick time as applicable.