Application Architect

Job Description

First Databank (FDB) is currently seeking an Application Architect in the Software Development department. The Application Architect plays a critical role in the delivery of high-quality products to the healthcare industry. A successful incumbent will be able to demonstrate all essential functions to effectively design and construct Software Systems utilizing diverse technology sets while working within and across multi-functional, multi-location teams.

Responsibilities:

Provides insight into and knowledge of the latest application architectures, technology, solutions and industry trends
Works closely with team members to understand IT business requirements that drive the analysis and design of technical solutions in compliance with architectural blueprints and business strategies
Development, maintenance and integration of highly complex application software.
Understands and utilizes the methodologies, policies and procedures regarding data flow and in support the use of inheriting objects and modifying base components to maximize development time and consistency
Creates, uses, and promotes the use of development frameworks, tools, methodologies and procedures to reduce future coding efforts and increase functional consistency
Knowledgeable of design patterns and practices; implements highly complex logical database designs, logical data models and relational data definitions in support of corporate and customer information systems requirements
Documents and communicates application vision and creates application architecture proposals based on identified solution gaps
Provides application architecture advice, planning guidance, quality assurance guidance and guidance to development teams
Provides insight into and knowledge of the latest application architectures, technology, solutions and industry trends
Experience with and knowledge of software development life cycles and the activities that occur within lifecycles
Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degree, Computer Science or Engineering preferred
Five years + Software Development experience
Three years + Application Architecture experience
Five years + Logical Data Model experience
Required Skills:

Very strong interpersonal and communication skills
Great troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Desire and able to quickly learn new skills
Strong leadership, mentoring, and negotiating skills
Highly competent in many of the following: Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, Microsoft WebAPI, C#, Java, XML, JavaScript, JSON, HTML, Web Services (REST), MySQL, Postgresql, NoSQL Databases, UML, Windows, Mac, Linux, Serverless, Docker Containers
Azure (preferred) or AWS Cloud
CI/CD