We are looking Java Application Architect, Harrisburg, PA. This is 6+ Months Contract to Hire Position. Must be a US Citizen. Phone/Skype Interview

The Application /Integration Architect provides technical expertise in the design, development and implementation of new features or enhancements to systems/applications, creation of integration architecture guidelines, standards and common services and middleware solutions that support the needs of the business. The Application/Integration Architect participates with the other architect roles in efforts to conceptualize new and/or enhanced applications, interpret business requirements, and design solutions and ensuring quality delivery of code. The Application/Integration Architect provides oversight and leadership to development team(s) and assists developers in resolving technical issues that may arise. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Application Architecture (70%)

Interpret business and technical requirements to define and document solutions that meet functional and nonfunctional business needs. Articulate the functional and non-functional requirements of systems to development and project teams. Lead and guide developers during the project lifecycle to ensure application standards and principles are being followed and reusable solutions are being developed. Mentor developers concerning varied areas that impact development within the project lifecycle (i.e. coding structure, performance design and technology considerations). Design application architecture solutions that deliver functionality and/or capabilities that satisfy corresponding business requirements. May be guided by Solution Architects regarding architecture solutions during project architecture design and development. Consult with Solution Architects in the development of holistic designs. Provide guidance to development teams on which frameworks and source code to use for development. May interact with product vendors/suppliers. Design solutions that consider the budget and understand Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) and Operational Expenditures (OPEX) impacts of those designs.

Integration Architecture (25%) Analyze enterprise business context (trends and business strategy), as well as change requirements in other architecture viewpoints to derive the integration architecture future state. Lead the development of integration solutions for application of appropriate technology to business requirements. Lead the analysis of the current integration architecture environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommends integration solutions for improvement. Support the development of metrics to measure and demonstrate application and integration architecture value. Support Enterprise Architecture services to the business before and during project delivery (e.g. t-shirt sizing, scoping, requirements gathering, testing). Create and maintain documentation for integration solutions. 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (5%) Remain current on industry specific technologies and emerging trends.

QUALIFICATIONS  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems (MIS), Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of related experience or the equivalent knowledge, experience, or training. Adept at problem solving and the translation of business needs into application architecture deliverables. Experience developing Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) based services and RESTful APIs within medium to highly complex application environments.  Experience with architectural abstractions, integration with design, and integration patterns. Demonstrated understanding of system behaviors and functionality. Experience in creating and defining new architectural models and explaining complex problems and situations. Hands-on experience designing, building, and supporting high-performing web based applications. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and relate architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs. Knowledge of agile development practices and experience working in agile teams. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools. Knowledge of software engineering, design, and testing. Experience with relational and Not Only SQL (NoSQL) databases.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.