Software Architect

Job Description

Job Description

ONLY CONSIDERING CANDIDATES WITH 5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WHO RESIDE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE TO ALBANY, NY

“Join GD Resources for dynamic opportunities in business management and IT, where innovation meets excellence.”

About the Company:
GD Resources is a Veteran Women-Owned Business Management and Information Technology company committed to excellence. GD Resources provides dynamic opportunities for veterans and professionals alike to contribute to innovative projects and drive success in a collaborative and supportive environment. Join us to make a difference, advance your career, and grow with a company that values integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement.

Job Title: Software Architect
HBITS Task Order: HBITS-07-14189
Agency: New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL)
Location: State Offices Harriman Campus, Building 12, Albany, NY 12240 (Region 1)
Rate: Depends on experience

Position Overview:

The New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL) is seeking an Expert-level Software Architect for a 30-month full-time engagement. The architect will support ongoing Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) initiatives across multiple NYSDOL program areas including Unemployment Insurance (UI), Division of Employment and Workforce Solutions (DEWS), and Labor Standards. The role involves developing, modifying, and supporting enterprise-level applications and services using IBM SOA tools and technologies.

This position allows up to 50% telecommuting and requires candidates to complete all NYS-mandated training and sign a confidentiality agreement due to potential exposure to sensitive data.

Responsibilities:

• Lead architecture activities including infrastructure design, software installation, and high-availability (HA) implementations
• Identify and troubleshoot performance issues in current implementations
• Develop and maintain SOA standards and best practices, including naming conventions and deployment strategies
• Design and implement scalable batch processing architectures
• Build services that integrate with third-party software in a SOA environment
• Use IBM SOA tools (WBM, WPS/BPM, WID/IID, MVC, RSA) for composite development artifacts
• Design BPM solutions with BPEL orchestration and HA implementation for BPM/IID 7.5
• Utilize IBM ESB tools (WMB, WPS/BPM, DataPower) for message flow design and transformations
• Design and expose workflow services across multiple business domains
• Work with ORM tools such as JPA and Hibernate

Qualifications:

• 5 years designing Java EE composite applications including SCA, EJBs, Web Services (SOAP/REST), Angular, Spring Boot, and cloud infrastructure
• 2 years participating in agile teams building complex SOA systems, with responsibilities including mentoring and quality assurance
• 2 years using JSF, JavaScript, and Angular for UI development
• 5 years using IDEs such as Eclipse, RSA, RAD/IID to design SOA architecture diagrams and models
• 2 years experience in domain model development, operational modeling, and technical documentation creation
• 1 year working with containerized deployments using Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based databases
• 5 years developing complex relational database queries and experience with non-relational databases

Preferred Educational Attainment:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related IT discipline

Required Documentation:

• Updated Resume
• Copy of valid identification (Driver’s License, Green Card, Visa, or Passport, if applicable)
• Supporting documents for any referenced qualifications (e.g., academic degrees, certifications)

GDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and benefits.

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