
Solutions Architect - .NET, AWS, SOA, API
- Ewing, NJ
- Contract
- Full-time
- Drive and lead the architectural direction, design, and implementation of technology solutions
- Lead in designing, specifying or selecting system solutions in an Agile environment, considering functionality, front-end development, data, security, integration, infrastructure and performance
- Proactively address business needs and challenges through technological innovation
- Break down complex problems into manageable deliverables
- Turn new technology concepts into innovative solutions to address complex architectural challenges
- Develop, apply, and document architectural patterns to solutions (Contextual, Conceptual, Logical, Physical, Component and Operational)
- Evaluate and recommend alternate solutions across key technology areas
- Work cooperatively with technical personnel in other IT teams and functions to accomplish enterprise-wide goals
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required
- Strong knowledge of object-oriented design patterns, software architecture concepts, and web application constructs
- Broad and deep technical knowledge of .Net framework and/or Java
- Strong hands-on product knowledge and ability to develop prototypes, build proof of concepts on new and emerging technologies, contributing code as needed
- Strong knowledge and experience with SOA, APIs and Messaging Frameworks
- Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL database technologies
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with a respectful demeanor and ability to mentor others as required
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong ability to interact with business stakeholders, managers of all levels, and technologists and tailor the message to the audience
- Experience working as part of a high pace agile development team
- Experience as a Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect. Specific Required Skills and Experience
- Strong JavaScript frameworks (ExtJS, ReactJS) development skills
- Full stack development experience - Microsoft .Net framework, Java or equivalent technologies, WEB APIs, Enterprise Services, solution patterns, etc.
- Agile Scrum/SAFe experience
- Experience with AWS and/or MS Azure cloud services
- Strong understanding of computer networking and IT Security fundamentals
- Experience with Enterprise Integration patterns and technologies
- Experience with DEVOPS practices, processes, and tooling
- Experience with Guidewire products (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter) is an advantage
- Experience with Node.js\NPM a plus
- Experience with MongoDB a plus
- Experience designing and tuning SQL and NoSQL databases a plus