Architect

Position Summary

Join our team as an Architect and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology solutions. As an Architect with J. J. Keller, you'll design secure, scalable architectures for complex projects, influence technical strategy across multiple product lines, and mentor talented developers. If you thrive on solving challenging problems, driving innovation, and staying ahead of emerging technologies, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. 

Job Responsibilities

• Acts as architect on new development projects, including those crossing across several product lines. 
• Analyzes functional and business requirements and determines technical solutions. 
• Produces technical design documentation and development plans and provides accurate estimates based on business needs. 
• Makes recommendations regarding site architecture and development techniques/standards and leads implementation of both. 
• Applies security-by-design principles during solution architecture and ensures secure coding practices are embedded throughout the development lifecycle.
• Ensures technical designs align with OWASP standards to identify and mitigate common web application vulnerabilities early in the design process.
• Provides technical leadership, mentorship and training to other developers on projects. 
• Performs complex programming tasks related to new development. 
• Provides consultation to Product Managers and design resources in determining technical solutions and/or direction during the design phase of projects. 
• Coordinates with Website and Database Administrators on planning and implementation of architecture or server related projects. 
• Communicates with third party vendors, end users, customers and internal product stakeholders on systems requirements, enhancements and recommendations to support business direction. 
• Develops and maintains a solid understanding of the technology tools and trends and remains current in new technology developments and their potential impact on the department. 

Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in analysis, technical design, coding and testing of PC/Internet based applications.
• 6+ years experience working with Microsoft development tools.
• Advanced knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Previous experience training and mentoring technical resources.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or technology-related field strongly preferred.
• Associate's Degree in a Computer Science or technology-related field required. 

Computer Skills

• Must be proficient in the use of a PC and MS Office Suite.
• Strong object oriented programming experience utilizing Microsoft development tools.
• Advanced understanding of SQL Server development, database structures and web server architecture. 

Other Skills/Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to architect complex systems utilizing new or existing methodologies to ensure productivity and success.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and assess technology tools to provide recommendations for supporting business direction.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and non-technical issues with customers, vendors and product stakeholders at various levels. 

Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time. Occasional travel to offsite offices or customer sites may also be required, depending on assignment.