Software architect

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*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*

Overview:

We are seeking a Software Solution Architect who will support our NYS client with their development of an integrated taxpayer account. The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who can guide the project from start to finish by creating a clear plan for building and releasing the system, while also directing different teams through the development process. This role will be responsible for designing the overall system, ensuring it follows the right technology choices and practices, and overseeing the creation and delivery of software solutions that meet the project's goals.

Duties:

• Lead the system development/business teams and oversee the development of the integrated taxpayer account, working under the guidance of the DTF business solutions lead and the ITS Chief Technology Office.
• Provide leadership for the effective delivery of the integrated taxpayer account, including setting strategic direction for builds and releases throughout the system development life cycle.
• Provide to the ITS project team a development blueprint, as well as leadership and expertise in managing and coordinating the development effort across teams.
• Be responsible for the overall system design and confirm compliance with the strategic direction related to the technologies, methodologies, and principles that will shape the software development and technology adoption practices for the integrated taxpayer account.
• Oversee the design, development, and execution of software solutions to address the project scope.
• Create solutions that seamlessly integrate new and existing systems, to eliminate potential problems and to maintain data structure and integrity.
• Collaborate with the technical and business teams to design the interfaces among multiple applications, databases, and middleware solutions.
• Understand the current web and mobile application landscape.
• Evaluate and recommend processes to enable project success.
• Execute proofs of concept, as needed, to validate technology selection and design.
• Plan and coordinate system implementation with technical leads.
• Provide insight in managing the software development effort based on critical, hands-on experience and knowledge of relevant tools and solutions.
• Serve as experts in all aspects of application development, testing, integration, and implementation.
• Collaborate with various business stakeholders, project managers, business analysts, software developers, data managers, peer organizations, quality assurance professionals, and technology leaders to translate program requirements into technical solutions and system designs.
• Collaborate closely with the ITS/DTF business analysis team to establish proper alignment with proposed technical solutions.
• Lead and mentor the application development managers in software approach, implementation procedures, design, development, and testing.
• Estimate and recommend project resource allocations to the designated ITS project manager.
• Serve as experts in recommending the development methodology (waterfall, agile, etc.) for the project.
• Establish, monitor, and promote software development standards, code management, testing protocols, and release management procedures as needed.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology or related field
• 6+ years of experience in all the following:
• Evaluating, identifying, and developing software solutions.
• Leading software development projects.
• Documenting aspects of application or software.
• Training and overseeing the activities of the members of a development team.
• Planning and tracking software deliverables.
• Developing good working relationships with other staff such as program staff, project managers, programmers, system administrators, and project sponsors.

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week

Work Location: Remote