HBITS-08-14997-Software Architect-Expert

Knowledge Builders Inc; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowledge Builders Inc in New York is seeking a Software Architect to support the NYS Tax Modernization program. The role focuses on high‑level design decisions and leading Java/J2EE, DB2, XML, and MQSeries work.

You will mentor staff, develop detailed technical specifications, and oversee lifecycle phases from design through testing and deployment, coordinating with ITS and DTF stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 84 months experience with J2EE technologies including EJB, JDBC, JSP and XML.
• 84 months experience with Java programming in an IBM development environment using IDE of IBM's Rational Application Developer (RAD) that are deployed to WebSphere Application Server (WAS).
• 84 months of IBM DB2 experience working with DB2 databases and experience with XML schemas (definition, querying and automated generation).
• 60 months experience in performance tuning applications interacting with databases.
• 60 months of experience with IBM MQSeries.
• 60 months experience with an organization which includes technical design, development, maintenance and end user support of system.

Responsibilities

• Obtain business requirements to develop automated applications which meet business priorities.
• Provide lead programming duties for tax related applications.
• Develop and mentor staff using various technologies including J2EE, Spring, JSON, JavaScript and JDBC.
• Develop and review detailed documentation for system and program change requirements including detail specifications documents.
• Assist and provide guidance through all phases of the project management life cycle.
• Develop unit test plans based on coding changes and user specifications. Conduct unit testing and debugging of all code changes in the development environment.
• Coordinate the migration of all code changes (programs, procedures, etc.) from development environment into user test environment.
• Assist team members using distributed technologies including Java, DB2, XML and XQuery. Ensure that staff members are properly trained and mentored.
• Provide support, as needed, for defects and issue resolution. Ensure that defects and issues are addressed promptly based on priority.
• Facilitate and participate in meetings with ITS and DTF customers.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing, with DTF management and users, ITS management, and team members.

Skills

J2EE technologies

Java development

Performance tuning

Mentoring / leadership

Tools

IBM RAD

WebSphere WAS

DB2

XML schemas

MQSeries

Job description

Responsibilities

This position will be in support of the NYS Tax Modernization Program. This program will encompass multiple projects to modernize legacy systems within the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, which is responsible for billions in state revenue. Some of the major areas under modernization include:

• Collections and Accounts Receivable
• Taxpayer Accounting
• Taxpayer Accounting

Job Description

Project/Program

NYS Tax Modernization.

Responsibilities

This position will be in support of the NYS Tax Modernization Program. This program will encompass multiple projects to modernize legacy systems within the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, which is responsible for billions in state revenue. Some of the major areas under modernization include:

• Collections and Accounts Receivable
• Taxpayer Accounting
• Taxpayer Accounting

Day-to-day Tasks

Daily Tasks include but are not limited to the following:

• Obtain business requirements to develop automated applications which meet business priorities.
• Provide lead programming duties for tax related applications.
• Develop and mentor staff using various technologies including J2EE, Spring, JSON, JavaScript and JDBC.
• Develop and review detailed documentation for system and program change requirements including detail specifications documents.
• Assist and provide guidance through all phases of the project management life cycle.
• Develop unit test plans based on coding changes and user specifications. Conduct unit testing and debugging of all code changes in the development environment.
• Coordinate the migration of all code changes (programs, procedures, etc.) from development environment into user test environment.
• Assist team members using distributed technologies including Java, DB2, XML and XQuery. Ensure that staff members are properly trained and mentored.
• Provide support, as needed, for defects and issue resolution. Ensure that defects and issues are addressed promptly based on priority.
• Facilitate and participate in meetings with ITS and DTF customers.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing, with DTF management and users, ITS management, and team members.

Mandatory Qualifications

Software Architect–

Makes high-level design choices and dictates technical standards, including software coding standards, tools, and platforms. Designs multi-leveled architecture or component interactions of a large-scale software system.

Expert

84+ Months: Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field.

Requested Qualifications

• 84 months experience with J2EE technologies including EJB, JDBC, JSP and XML.
• 84 months experience with Java programming in an IBM development environment using IDE of IBM's Rational Application Developer (RAD) that are deployed to WebSphere Application Server (WAS).
• 84 months of IBM DB2 experience working with DB2 databases and experience with XML schemas (definition, querying and automated generation).
• 60 months experience in performance tuning applications interacting with databases.
• 60 months of experience in IBM MQSeries.
• 60 months experience with an organization which includes technical design, development, maintenance and end user support of system.

We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected basis.