Application Architect

Company: Spectrum
Location: Maryland Heights
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY
The Principal Application Architect I will build complex products and features that directly impact the customer experience. This role will create innovative solutions by developing, implementing and recommending solutions for applications.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.

Design, implement, and deliver complex products for users.

Actively and independently acquire knowledge of new development technologies in areas such as mobile, video, second screen, social media and other niches.

Lead the development team to respond, clarify or define specific application behavior, look/feel and function.

Diagnose complex issues, evaluate, recommend and execute the best resolution.

Manage detailed application requirements and collaborate with project /development teams to ensure quality function, features and user experience.

Develop, modify, enhance and implement software systems designed to support new or existing business initiatives.

Influence system design by identifying and recommending design and requirements needs for software enhancements.

Test software to ensure proper and efficient execution and adherence to business and technical requirements.

Write code that meets the production requirements and design specifications and anticipate potential errors and issues.

Ensure code is regression free, documented and unit tested.

Participate in design and wireframe review to provide a technical perspective on implementation.

Ensure alignment between the business operational strategies and technical solutions.

Design, implement, monitor, enhance and troubleshoot systems.

Analyze and revise existing system logic difficulties and documentation.

Test and review system designs.

Mentor and guide the work of technical staff.

Make technical decisions on application projects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and KnowledgeRequired Education
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Demonstrated in-depth foundation in architectures, OO Design, data structures, and algorithms
Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Java/J2EE and related development technologies
Demonstrated in-depth understanding of best practices in CX design
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Agile development methodologies
Ability to deliver against several initiatives simultaneously
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Effective analytical and troubleshooting abilities
In-depth understanding of software engineering and object oriented design principles
Understanding and ability to manage multifaceted new media platform systems
Ability to manage complex and diverse projects

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years

Java architect experience 4+
Software development experience - 7+
Web services development experience using REST, JSON, XML - 4+
Version control systems experience (Git and Atlassian suite) - 4+

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education
Master's Degree
Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
* 6+ years of experience with Spring, SpringBoot, Spring Batch
* 4+ years in Cloud Platforms - AWS or GCP or Azure
* 6+ years of experience with DBMS such as MySQL / MariaDB, Oracle and/or MS SQL or any other relational Databases.
* 2+ years of experience working data flow tools like Apache NiFi and BPM tools like Camunda
* 2+ years of experience using CI/CD, GitOps continuous delivery tools and platforms including Maven/Gradle, Jenkins/TeamCity, Argo CD, Google Skaffold, etc..
* 2+ years related work experience with outbound communications delivery platforms (Email, Text/SMS, IVR)
* 2+ years related work experience with application container and container orchestration technologies
* 3 to 5 years' experience with software development methodologies, 4D, Agile Scrum/Kanban
* 6+ years working knowledge of network and PC operating systems, including Linux, Unix and Windows.

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