Net Application Architect - Madison, United States - Novalink Solutions LLC

Description

The most qualified candidate will have:
Expert level experience in Application Architecture within a large, complex organization.
Application Architect guiding other developers and/or teams. (12+ years)
Expert level experience in analysis and design of Microsoft Platform using .Net and Oracle/
SQL Server databases to develop custom applications. (12+ years)
Expert level experience working in Visual Studio as well as Azure DevOps in the Cloud
including project structure, migrations, work items and source code and release
management. (5 years)
Architect experience for new application architecture or technology evaluations. (5 years)
Experience implementing application architecture, design, and development standards to
developers including processes, documentation, and technical direction. (4 years)
Experience researching, testing, evaluating, and implementing solutions to meet business
needs. (12+ years)
Ability to work independently utilizing critical thinking and discretionary decision-making skill
sets.
Experience applying Object Oriented Design.
Application development experience in .Net MVC and/or .Net Core framework, including C#,
VB.NET, CSS, Javascript, Angular and Bootstrap. (12+ years)
Experience applying Standard Security methods to custom applications. Use of Okta would
be a plus.
Experience creating and testing API's and web services.
Experience developing applications with Oracle/SQL Server backend databases including
experience writing stored procedures and SQL. (12+ years)
Experience following coding standards and best practices.
Experience with Mobile App development and support. (3 years)
Experience with testing strategies and tasks such as identifying test scenarios, test data
setup, execution, and documenting test results, etc.
Experience utilizing the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Experience resolving technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation.
Experience following Iterative/Agile/Scrum Methodologies for completing projects from
Initiation through Implementation and Maintenance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including describing technical items to non-technical staff.
Collaborates with others and is a team player to ensure project success and DNR business
needs are met.
Additional skillsets that would be helpful working withing DNR:
Experience and knowledge of GIS technologies, specifically those from ESRI as DNR has a
high GIS dependency where integrations may be necessary.
Project Management training and/or experience
Experience documenting processes and technical documentation.
Experience working in Government or Natural Resources.

DNR has a large number of .Net custom applications and very high usage of GIS applications interfacing
with other state agencies, other states, partners and the federal government. This includes Web
Applications, API's, Mobile, Batch, GIS custom applications and reporting technologies:
ASP.Net, .Net framework, MVC, Angular, C#, Java/Websphere, SSRS, GIS (ArcGIS, Portal
AGOL, VertiGIS,etc. ), Oracle, Javascript, Bootstrap, SharePoint, SFTP, Visual Studio, Azure
DevOps in the cloud, Batch and Web Applications
The contractor will provide expert level experience in leading the application architecture used in a .Net
Microsoft Platform and Azure DevOps. The individual will be coordinating and collaborating with
other IT Teams, Supervisors, and non-technical staff. Custom Applications Section Supervisor will
meet regularly with the contractor to ensure objectives/deliverables/milestones are met.

Types of Initiatives/tasks that the position would be involved in, but are not limited to:
Gathering and understanding DNR business needs (new and existing), current DNR custom
applications, platforms and technology.
Leading initiatives to research, test and evaluate architecture and new/upgraded technology,
frameworks and tools for custom applications. Continue to upgrade and maintain systems and tools.
This includes documentation, demos, communications and rollout of technologies along with keeping
the Technical Referenced Model (TRM) updated.
Identifying, managing and guiding technical enhancements for use of Azure DevOps in collaboration
with division architects and technical services. This includes migrations, source code and release
management for custom applications, developers and other IT needs.
Guiding, mentoring developers on architecture/design solutions with holistic DNR view, setting
direction, reviewing code, approving deployments, troubleshooting issues with developers and project
teams.
Initiating efforts to identify and document custom application standards for architecture, design,
development, testing, code management and deployments using holistic view of DNR needs.
Standards for custom applications must be defined for best coding and database practices to ensure
good performance, scalability, accessabilty, usabilty, efficiences and maintainabitiy while adhering to
security requirements.
Leading efforts for development of common code for custom applications including design,
development, testing and implementation of these.
Tasks for development (.Net/Oracle) and troubleshooting issues as needed. This would include
gathering requirements, design, coding and testing.
Coordinating, leading and contributing in application architecture team meetings to develop custom
application standards and guidance.
Collaborating with other IT Sections (ie. GIS, Tech Services, Database Management, Web Services,
Security, etc.) on IT projects, solutions and architecture including review and providing input on
project charters.
Researching opportunities to reduce technical debt.
Develop strategy to work with others to identify similar business needs and synergies within systems
to determine if agency-wide solutions can be recommended.
Collaborating with others to provide expertise on setting direction of Mobile Development Framework
and Support for a DNR Mobile App strategy.
Collaborating with others regarding Visualizations Tools and process as needed.
Assist with evaluation and implementation of 3rd Party tools and technical projects as needed for
research, architecture, and testing to address any impacts to custom applications.
Assisting with Testing Strategy for areas of responsibility.
Assisting with Continuity of Operations for custom applications.
Assisting with onboarding staff as needed.
Prepare and provide technical documentation, such as, technology proposals, architecture diagrams,
standard documentation, etc.
Additional specific project involvment include, but are not limited to:
Strategy and roadmap for migrating to next .Net framework along with VS 2022 rollout.
Collaborations on MyWisconsinID project to migrate custom applications from WAMS to OKTA for
authentication including development of a developer toolbox.
Application Architect Lead must also follow the standard development life cycle along with DNR
standards and procedures for management and versioning of source code, file management and change
management processes. The application architect lead must look out for security concerns or issues
when determining solutions and follow security related protocols. Applications must be built and
supported in compliance with Federal and State requirements.

Requirements

Top Skills (5) & Years of Experience:

• Expert level experience in Application Architecture within a large, complex organization. Application Architect guiding other developers and/or teams. (12+ years)
• Expert level experience in analysis and design of Microsoft Platform using .Net and Oracle/ SQL Server databases to develop custom applications. (12+ years)
• Expert level experience working in Visual Studio as well as Azure DevOps in the Cloud including project structure, migrations, work items and source code and release management. (5 years)
• Architect for new applications or technology evaluations. (5 years)
• Experience implementing application architecture, design, and development standards to developers including processes, documentation, and technical direction. (4 years)

Nice to Have:

• Experience documenting processes and technical documentation.
• Experience working in Government and/or Natural Resources