Applications Architect

Information Technology Albany, New York


Description

Applications Architect
 
KAI Partners is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Applications Architect. This role oversees the design and development of software applications. They collaborate on application design with internal stakeholders and development teams, implement and monitor application development stages, and document application development processes.
 
Responsibilities: 
 
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Design and implement data strategies incorporating different patterns and technologies.
  • Responsible for the architectural design, development, and deployment of an organization's overall IT systems.
  • Design systems considering functional requirements, scalability, and security.
  • Define system solutions based on user needs, cost, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms.
  • Research, identify, select, and test technology products required for solution delivery.
  • Establish, implement, and document technology integrations or migration strategies.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in application development and project execution.
  • Collaborate with clients and senior managers to determine business-specific application needs.
  • Compile and implement application development plans for new or existing applications.
  • Lead the application development team and supervise the design, testing, and modification stages.
  • Demonstrating application prototypes and integrating user feedback.
  • Writing scripts and code for applications, as well as installing and updating applications.
  • Mentor junior application developers and provide end-users with technical support.
  • Run diagnostic tests and perform debugging procedures.
  • Perform application integration, maintenance, upgrades, and migration.
  • Document application development processes, procedures, and standards.
  • Integrate trends in application architecture in application development projects.
  • Other related duties, as assigned.
 Skills and Qualifications: 
  • Experience in large-scale development and migration projects.
  • Resources with data architecture knowledge and application architecture skills.
  • Possesses search engine, web analytics, and business research tools acumen.
  • Experience in compatibility testing, migration, programming, documentation, implementation, integrations, monitoring, testing, architecture, design, technical specification design, application performance monitoring (APM) software, and programming language.
  • Highly proficient in programming languages, including QL Server, .NET, Angular, and Cloud Technologies.
  • Extensive experience in aligning application development with business needs.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Superb organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
  • Expertise in application architecture that translates into optimized business operations.
Work/Education Experience:   
  • Bachelor’s degree, in computer science, with a specialization in software engineering, application development, or similar.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience.
Compensation Range: $135,000 – $155,000
 
The salary range for this role may vary depending on the specific geographic location where this position is ultimately filled. Several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, certifications, pay equity, and organizational needs, are considered when determining the posted salary range. In addition, eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. 
Must be able to provide proof of education for all mandatory qualifications; all references will be verified. 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. 
 
KAI Partners 
 
KAI Partners, Inc. is a veteran-owned small business in the Greater Sacramento area that has been providing premier management consulting and technology services to a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients on large-scale projects for over 20 years. Our recognized expertise spans a wide range of industries, including health care, energy, technology, education, and non-profit organizations. The clients we serve benefit from our proven services and solutions, which include program management, project management and oversight, program portfolio management, grant writing, Agile services, organizational change management, training, enterprise architecture, managed IT, and security support. 

http://www.kaipartners.com/