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# Software Architect

- **Company:** Netsmart Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Overland Park, KS, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Software Applications, IBM System I, Databases, Computer Engineering, IBM DB2, Linux, PostgreSQL, Mainframes, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f147562f-9cab-40a3-aa1a-faf6f761b677

## About the Role

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

## Description

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


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