Application Architect

• Serve as the Application Architect and Developer Analyst within a small design and build team focused on rewriting a legacy application.
• Lead the design and architecture of a modern, scalable application platform.
• Collaborate with teammates and business stakeholders to elicit, define, and interpret business requirements.
• Select and justify technologies that best fit the application model and business needs.
• Design and implement data models for the application's go-to solution.
• Analyze and interpret existing MS VBA code to understand legacy business logic and workflows.
• Choose technologies for flat file integration, hosting, and retrieval.
• Develop software using object-oriented principles and common design patterns to ensure maintainability and extensibility.
• Develop unit and integration tests and perform testing to ensure software quality and compliance.
• Participate in developing integrated test plans to drive quality delivery.
• Assist in creating and maintaining technical documentation.

Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline is required.

Experience: This role requires 7+ years of experience in software development, including 4+ years in an application architecture role. Demonstrated experience leading application modernization or project rewrites is necessary, along with a basic understanding of manufacturing environments.

Technical Skills: Strong experience with relational databases is required. Candidates must have experience selecting technology products to enhance user experience, manage flat files, integrate applications and databases, and deliver secure, maintainable applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with legacy system modernization, including MS VBA and SQL Server.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience working in manufacturing or engineering software environments.
• Microsoft Certified: Systems Engineer (MCSE).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate.
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert.
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.

The pay rate for this position is between $52.00 and $62.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on a candidate's qualifications and experience.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.