Software Architect

Leads the design and delivery of complex solution architectures by guiding technical teams, shaping future-state roadmaps, and engaging stakeholders to ensure scalable, compliant, and high-quality product outcomes., * Accountable for design and delivery of large product/solution development engagements while balancing priorities, workloads, and client commitments

• Gather and analyze data and develop architectural requirements at project level
• Participate in domain technical and business discussions relative to future architecture direction
• Lead analysis, design and development of a cohesive roadmap and implementation plan based upon a current vs. future state
• Participate in architecture governance model
• Support design and deployment of solutions meeting standardization, consolidation, TCO, security, regulatory compliance and application system qualities, for different businesses
• Research and evaluate emerging technology, industry and market trends to assist in project development and/or operational support activities
• Engage with clients, internal and external stakeholders to effectively communicate the solution roadmap and implementation plan
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and guidance; motivate others to achieve shared aspirations
• This position may require availability outside of standard business hours as part of a rotational on-call schedule

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, MIS
• At least 4 years of technical experience in software development
• At least 4 years of experience with full lifecycle development using Agile methods including technical leadership for an agile team
• The ability to guide complex projects from initial concepts through final launch
• The ability to communicate technical knowledge to clients, cross-functional and cross-hierarchical associates and other stakeholders
• Knowledge of business operations, terminology, and communication standards

Preferred

• Experience with capacity and performance analysis of complex systems
• Experience working in heterogeneous environments (Windows .Net, Linux/Unix, As400, Mainframe)
• Knowledge of database architecture including Relational models, replication strategies, SQL with 1 or more major database platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Postgres, MySQL)
• Knowledge of physical, virtual, and cloud deployment strategies

Netsmart desires to provide a healthy and safe workplace and, as a government contractor, Netsmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal law. Pursuant to Netsmart policy, all post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, including a drug screen, which is provided at Netsmart’s sole expense. In the event a candidate tests positive for a controlled substance, Netsmart will rescind the offer of employment unless the individual can provide proof of valid prescription to Netsmart’s third party screening provider.