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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Expert, Software Architect - **Company:** Mvp Consulting Plus, Inc. - **Location:** Albany, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, ASP.NET, Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, PHP (Programming Language), Applications Architecture, Macintosh Application Environment, Computing Platforms, Adobe Coldfusion, Computer Programming, Database Design, Database Development, Database Security, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Drupal, Github, Web Servers, Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic .NET (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Software Engineering, SQL Server Integration Services, Systems Integration, Business Intelligence Development Studio, Software Security, Backend, Information Technology - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9e1c9497-750a-4829-9dd5-bd4fbda06ced ## About the Role 84 Months Experience with ColdFusion administration / programming 84 Months Experience with Microsoft IIS web server administration 84 Months Experience with SQL-Server administration / database design & development 48 Months Experience coding Drupal / PHP Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science 84 Months Experience with SQL-Server development tool set including Management Studio and Business Intelligence Development Studio (BIDS) for Integration Services (SSIS). 72 Months Experience working with end-users to assess business needs, translate needs into application requirements and use those requirement specifications to architect, develop and maintain ColdFusion applications. 60 Months Experience mentoring and training technical staff 84 Months Experience coding ASP.NET / VB.NET or Java, including experience migrating applications to frameworks and technologies such as .NET or Java. 84 Months Experience using source code controller like VSS, CVS, GITHUB. ## Description a Cold Fusion and SQL Server environment, as well as migration and support of MS Access and Cold Fusion applications, and related Secure Software Development Lifecycle efforts and projects. --- Day-to-Day Tasks --- 1. Evaluate existing and emerging technology, business requirements for the purpose of architecting efficient, portable and scalable solutions. 2. Analysis, modeling, design, coding, testing and maintenance for all phases of development currently in a Cold Fusion and SQL Server based application environment and prospectively migrating to ITS supported technology other than Cold Fusion. 3. Create documentation and technical How-To presentations as necessary related to application architecture and applications developed and maintained in the environment. 4. Document and track project and task progress via in house task system; participate in all phases of application development. 5. Enhance and update application security employing secure development principles and leveraging features of development tools and frameworks; ensure database security and integrity; integrate appropriate authentication and authorization technologies supported by NYS. 6. Support and debug application issues in the current and prospective environments. 7. Participate in review, development and updates as necessary to application development standards. 8. Meet and work with end-users to define, document and implement business requirements. 9. SQL-Server database administration / database design and development for backend support of ColdFusion applications. 10. 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