Innovative Software Architect-(Onsite) Overland Park, KS

NetSmart Technologies; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Netsmart is hiring a Software Architect for an on-site role in Overland Park, KS, with some flexibility. You will shape technical direction and design scalable, modern solutions across stacks like .NET and Java, guided by strong architectural judgment and collaboration.

We seek a leader who can guide complex projects from concept through launch, communicate effectively with clients, and drive governance and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/CE/EE or MIS.
• At least 4 years of software development experience.
• At least 4 years leading agile teams and delivering projects.
• Ability to drive complex concepts from idea to launch.
• Ability to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of business operations and relevant terminology.

Responsibilities

• Design and delivery of large product/solution engagements while balancing priorities.
• Gather and analyze data to develop architectural requirements at project level.
• Participate in domain discussions regarding future architecture direction.
• Lead roadmap and implementation plans based on current vs. future state.
• Participate in architecture governance models.
• Support deployment of solutions with standardization, security, and regulatory considerations.
• Research emerging tech and market trends to aid project development.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to communicate roadmaps and plans.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and guidance to teams.
• On-call availability outside standard hours as part of rotation.

Skills

Agile leadership

Full lifecycle development

Technical leadership

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, MIS

Job description

Build technology that helps people who help others.

Join Netsmart as a Software Architect onsite in Overland Park, KS, where you will help shape technical direction and design scalable, modern solutions that make a meaningful impact. Whether your expertise is in .NET, Java, or another enterprise technology stack, we want to hear from you. We are less focused on a specific language and more interested in finding a talented architect who brings strong technical judgment, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for solving complex problems. This role is onsite within our Overland Park, KS office location but with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for design and delivery of large product/solution development engagements while balancing priorities, workloads, and client commitments
• Gather and analyze data and develop architectural requirements at project level
• Participate in domain technical and business discussions relative to future architecture direction
• Lead analysis, design and development of a cohesive roadmap and implementation plan based upon a current vs. future state
• Participate in architecture governance model
• Support design and deployment of solutions meeting standardization, consolidation, TCO, security, regulatory compliance and application system qualities, for different businesses
• Research and evaluate emerging technology, industry and market trends to assist in project development and/or operational support activities
• Engage with clients, internal and external stakeholders to effectively communicate the solution roadmap and implementation plan
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and guidance; motivate others to achieve shared aspirations
• This position may require availability outside of standard business hours as part of a rotational on-call schedule

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, MIS
• At least 4 years of technical experience in software development
• At least 4 years of experience with full lifecycle development using Agile methods including technical leadership for an agile team
• The ability to guide complex projects from initial concepts through final launch
• The ability to communicate technical knowledge to clients, cross-functional and cross-hierarchical associates and other stakeholders
• Knowledge of business operations, terminology, and communication standards

Preferred

• Experience with capacity and performance analysis of complex systems
• Experience working in heterogeneous environments (Windows .Net, Linux/Unix, As400, Mainframe)
• Knowledge of database architecture including Relational models, replication strategies, SQL with 1 or more major database platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Postgres, MySQL)
• Knowledge of physical, virtual, and cloud deployment strategies

Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Netsmart desires to provide a healthy and safe workplace and, as a government contractor, Netsmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal law. Pursuant to Netsmart policy, all post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, including a drug screen, which is provided at Netsmart's sole expense. In the event a candidate tests positive for a controlled substance, Netsmart will rescind the offer of employment unless the individual can provide proof of valid prescription to Netsmart's third party screening provider.

All applicants for employment must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment sponsorship may be available for this position.

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