App Architect C#, .NET, Cloud Tech: AWS & Azure) - American Technology Consulting

Position Description:This is a position as an Application Architect supporting the transition of anapplication from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to Azure. The application is writtenwith Ruby on Rails and will need to be ported to .Net. The selected candidatewill work with the agency’s development teams, program delivery areas, andbusiness partners to complete system and data analysis supporting the migrationto Azure design patterns and support the successful delivery of the application.The selected candidate will develop designs, proposals, builds, and otherartifacts to support the migration and implement the strategy plan for thedevelopment team. The architecture will define efficient functionality delivery,data reliability, and customer experiences.Specific Duties:All work products would meet industry, .Net, and Azure, best practices andstandards and as further defined by the Commonwealth of PA’s Office ofAdministration – Office of Information Technology and the EnterpriseArchitecture and Service Management (EASM) team.Work will include developing digital artifacts to support communication to thedevelopment team. Documentation will include strategy and roadmaps, designplans, hosting pattern and implementation documents, system to systemintegration requirements using enterprise frameworks and services,implementation plans, and support plans.This position is responsible for communicating constraints including, risks,time, resources, and scope to BSM management as it impacts delivery of workproducts. This team lead position is responsible for mentoring all levels ofapplications developers in the design, development, assembly, testing, anddeployment of highly complex software.The ideal candidate would have experience in cloud technologies with a focus onAzure and a preference to additional experience with AWS services. * Direct resources to develop, test, implement and document software solutions to meet IT and business requirements specifically in support of application development * Direct resources to design and create database schemas, integrations, and service end points to be implemented in a range of databases for support of application development * Develop and participate in creating detailed project documentation, including plans, design specifications, roadmaps, models, and technical interfaces * Collaborate with other technical teams to define and support successful delivery of application services * Develop and implement data migration plans * Develop performance KPIs that meet application and business needs * Analyze and write .NET C#, JavaScript, SQL, and other full-stack technologies that are recommended to implement application solution * Deliver web services and application solutions via standard server instances and microservices architecture hosted on Azure * Design and implement configurations and analytical logging standards to support operational reporting needs for software products hosted in the cloud and on virtual servers * Support enterprise product deployment and enterprise product validation activities * Provide estimates in resource and time to support project planning and product timelines * Mentor OA-OIT team members on agency specific and industry best practices for processes and standards * Participate and provide feedback in meetings, including daily standup meetings * Develop capacity plans to implement technical solutions for project deliverables * Advise and participate in selection criteria development and candidate interviews for proposed team buildouts * Manage and direct application team tasking to complete project and work deliverables * Conduct code reviews * Research and provide mentoring resources to project team on technologies to meet project needs * Provide regular status reports on assigned work to OA-OIT BSM COPA manager * Ensure compliance with digital accessibility regulations and requirements by performing the following duties and responsibilities: * Build digital products with accessibility in mind * Incorporate accessibility features into digital content and resources * Partner with colleagues and team members to prioritize accessibility in digital content and resources * See ‘Qualifications’ section below for details on digital accessibilitySkills and Experience:Required – 10+ yearsExperience with object-oriented developmentExperience with .Net applications development.Experience with relational database developmentStrong oral and written communication skillsRequired – 7+ yearsExperience in web service design & development (SOAP/XML and REST/JSON) forenterpriseExperience in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, front end JavaScript technologies such asAngular, React, etc.Experience developing web services, especially secured web services and webservices with attachmentsExperience with unit test development, testing, and implementation in SDLCRequired – 5+ yearsExperience in deploying applications to Azure cloudExperience with various authentication protocolsExperience architecting, developing, & designing web applications to meetbusiness requirementsExperience in DevOps products, specifically Azure DevOpsExperience mentoring and leading technical teamsQualificationsRequired: Applicants are required to have these qualifications: * Knowledge of digital accessibility and disability inclusion * Knowledge of regulations related to digital accessibility (e.g., Section 508, ADA) * Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA requirements * Experience designing for platform technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, iOS, Android) * Experience applying WAI-ARIA authoring guidelines and best practices * Experience optimizing for the accessibility features of the platform (HTML, iOS, Android) * Experience developing digital products that comply with accessibility standardsPreferred: Applicants with the following qualifications will be preferred: * Knowledge or experience with AWS