DHS - Technical Architect Specialist - TAS3 A4 SC3

Technical Architect Specialist

** Position is eligible for telework however candidates should live within a commutable distance to Harrisburg PA.

Enterprise Tracking System:

The Enterprise Tracking System project consists of tracking systems tosupport many different program offices. The Enterprise Tracking System will bedesigned in such a way to be as flexible as possible to support the diverseneeds of our program office with minimal code changes.

• Provide automated retention record expunction
• Provide a universal tracking system and repository for the Program/Support Offices. Currently various systems are being used.
• Display within the PO/SO who has reviewed/signed and who is outstanding in their review/signing.
• Organize documents by program office to prevent visual clutter and difficulty in finding documents.
• Allow reviewers to ask questions or make comments concurrently in a specific question or comment section.

Codebase and Technology:

Weare planning to use code base from Department of Corrections.

Technologiesused in code base is .NET Core (for middle tier business logic and services) Angular(for UI) and database is SQL Server.

Contractor sResponsibility:

Thecontractor s primary responsibilities will be to work in a team environment asa Senior level programmer (Technical Specialist) on the development of ERPsystem based on code base acquired from DOC. The team will be responsible for ensuringthe utilization and compliance with Software Engineering Processes (SEP) andSystems Development Life Cycle (SDLC SCRUM) methods to include:

1) Requirementsmanagement

2) Configuration/ChangeManagement

3) Defecttracking and resolution

4) Testplanning coverage and proficiencies

5) VersionControl and production release cycles

6) Userand systems level documentation

7) Programming/Developmentand Software Standards

8) Implementationand deploy plans and strategies; specifically pertaining to the following areasof expertise:

Thecandidate will be a member of the systems development team that will beresponsible to develop and deliver the ERP system from its inception toproduction.

Theconsultant will work with agency information technology staff to define systemsrequirements assist with development perform system testing assist with dataconversion and participate in the preparation of procedural manuals and systemdocumentation as request by IT and/or Business.

Theconsultant will lead and provide development support for this project. Developmenton this project is currently under way utilizing the .NET Core /SQL server andAngular platform. The candidate should also have knowledge of SQL ServerReporting Services (SSRS) and Microsoft SharePoint. Work will be assigned bythe appropriate Unit Chief and performed independently with initiative andreviewed upon completion.

Thecontractor will perform senior level software programming and analysis work toinclude: functional and nonfunctional requirements translation and validationdesign and development of highly complex integrated system modules and businesslogic code reviews interfaces database schemas stored procedures softwaretesting and debugging of programs and affiliated interfaces creation andevaluations of SEP documents and associated ARB review and presentationssoftware quality assurance (SQA) initiatives coordinating with othercrossfunctional technical team leads assessing and reporting project statusdeveloping implementation play books with integrated Go or NoGo decision pointsand rollback strategies and documenting computer applications and team oversightfor Software Life Cycle Management compliance.

RESOURCES

DHS shall provide workspacewithin its office at 2525 North 7^th Street Harrisburg PA. This positionis eligible for telework. In addition DHS will supply all necessary hardwaresoftware for daily use as needed to complete assigned work items.

RequiredQualifications:

• Solid understanding of usercentered design principles excellent visual design skills great technical knowhow and a proven expertise in interaction design.
• Ability to produce great ideas and can express them in a variety of different ways be it a whiteboard Adobe Paper & Crayons Wire frames etc. Able to interpret the team s ideas and translate those into presentable documents.
• Have a creative eye and a keen sense for color typography layout and usability.
• Ability to come up with ideas and UIs that marry business problems customer needs and innovation all in a useful package.
• Proven experience in utilizing configuration management tools design tools debugging tools and any other environment specific tools necessary to create test and implement an application.
• Proven experience in working in a team environment.
• Proven experience in completing assigned tasks.
• Proven experience in providing excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop new business process and programming solutions as directed by business and technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience in analyzing and designing enhancements development programs and/or required fixes to production problems.
• Proven experience in designing applications to functional and technical programming standards. Develops system specifications and interfaces.
• Proven experience in determining time estimates and schedule for work.
• Proven experience in working with users to ensure that solutions meet business requirements.
• Proven experience in anticipating identifying tracking and resolving issues and risks affecting own work and work of the Application Team.
• Proven experience in determining time estimates and schedule for own work and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Proven experience in identifying and tracking issues risks and action items.
• Proven experience in ongoing process improvement.
• Proven experience in detailed functional and process knowledge.
• Proven experience in utilizing deep modeling design and coding skills.
• Proven experience in providing expertise in one or more database environments.
• Proven track record of handson technical design and code work within large complex systems.
• Proven experience in supporting installation of application releases into production.
• Proven handson technical work with a variety of technologies.
• Demonstrated technical expertise integrating a variety of diverse technical environments and crossplatform technologies.
• Proven experience mentoring and performing supervisory functions for technical teams.
• Able to make best practice recommendations based on past work.
• Proven ability to present complex technical constructs to business and nontechnical users.
• Proven ability to collaborate with business users project managers and technical architects.
• Proven ability to follow quality standards.

I2 Project Goals

Theobjective of this engagement is to assist in the development and implementationof .NET component solutions includingthe user interface SSRS and SharePoint for the ERP System. These .NetComponent solutions using C#.net will meet the Department s requirements tosupport public facing applications

II1 WorkSkills

The contractor will possess:

Mustknow .NET Core/Standard or latest application

APIdevelopment and use of REST API

RESTAPI security based on Token including use of caching and logging defined by ITmanagement

Buildand deploy using release pipelines and YAML

SQLserver and Entity Framework

SSRS/ Power BI Reporting

APIDocumentation

APIperformance testing

Useof Powershell

Azuredeployment experience is a plus

Migrationof classic ASP to .Net is a plus

ASP.NETMVC development experience is a plus

SubjectMatter Expertise (SME) developing and supporting highly complex web applicationswith workflow and process capability

Demonstratedexperience with an application development methodology along with experience indatabase modeling and design.

Excellentoral and written communication skills.

II2 Tasks

Specific work items for the contractor are:

1. Assist in the creation of the frontend User Interfacefor the Workflow and Tracking project.

2. Assist in the creation of the required reports that have beenidentified for the Workflow and Tracking project. These will be created usingthe SSRS tool.

3. ERP also needs to integrate with Microsoft SharePoint Online forOffice 365 concurrent updates and version control and site. The candidate will assistin the creation of this interface.

II3 Deliverables

Specificwork items for the contractor from 07/01/2024 6/30/2025 include:

Assistin the creation of three new modules for the ERP system.

a. PreERP(internal Assignment tracking)

b. OLABill Analysis

c. Budget

Assistin the creation of additional core items needed:

a. USECstyle data sync with ETS in cloud

b. Trackfrom all activities in system including send email via system

• Assist in the creation of New additional attributes for each module
• Transition and Maintenance
• Knowledge Transfer and training to Commonwealth Staff Including formal and On the job training
• Assist in build and deployment

Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof Experience.NET Core/Standard or latest applicationRequired7YearsSubject Matter Expertise (SME) developing and supporting highly complex web applications with workflow and process capabilityRequired7YearsDemonstrated experience with an application development methodology along with experience in database modeling and design.Required7YearsAPI development and use of REST APIRequired0REST API security based on Token including use of caching and logging Required0Build and deploy using release pipelines and YAMLRequired0SQL server and Entity FrameworkRequired0SSRS / Power BI ReportingRequired0API Documentation and performance testingRequired0PowershellRequired0Azure deployment experience Highly desired0ASP.NET MVC development experience Highly desired0
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1The vendor rate for this position is $$$ do you accept this rateQuestion2Position is eligible for telework however candidates should live within a commutable distance to Harrisburg PA. Do you agree to this requirementQuestion3Where does your candidate currently reside