CAI is hiring!!
We have an immediate opening for a Java Solutions Architect in the Harrisburg, PA area. The Architect will be responsible for overseeing the application design and development best practices, and for providing thought leadership on the use of application frameworks and modern development practices.
This role will have a high level of client visibility. The ideal candidate will blend deep hands-on technical skill with the ability to present to all levels of staff, including client staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in discovery of functional and non-functional requirements from key stakeholders
Lead impact analysis, task/component breakdown, and estimation of large development efforts and technical upgrades
Provide hands-on guidance and technical oversight to application development teams regarding effective solution design, development practices, DevSecOps, and framework use
Engage in troubleshooting efforts and provide technical leadership
Execute Proofs of Concept (POCs) / Proofs of Technology (POTs) in support of CAI and client initiatives
Responsible for design and development work at a senior level
Work directly with clients and lead development teams through the SDLC
Assess the health of applications overseen by the CAI team, and provide strategic direction to CAI and our client regarding evolving the application portfolio over time
Qualifications
BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject; or equivalent real-world experience
6+ years of experience designing enterprise-level applications using Java EE and service-oriented architecture principles
Demonstrated Solution Architecture experience
Ability to explain complex solutions/issues to a variety of technical and business stakeholders
Strong experience with relational databases; Oracle, SQL Server, and/or PostgreSQL preferred
Strong documentation skills including the ability to create design specifications
Proven hands-on Software Design and Development experience
Experience with aspects of Web Application Security - authentication & authorization, user management, security scanning tools, vulnerability remediation, etc.
Experience with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and middleware integrations (SOAP & REST/JSON services, MQ, DataPower, IBM ACE, etc.)
Understanding of Azure Cloud concepts and components is desired
Understanding of mainframe concepts is a plus - IMS (Transactional and Data), COBOL, JCL, DB2, RACF, etc.
Excellent written and oral communication
Physical Demands
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards
Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard and monitor
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