IN - DWD Software Architect Senior

Job Title: Software Architect
Location: Indianapolis IN (Remote) (LOCALS ONLY)
Duration: Long Term Contract

Works under general direction carrying out a wide variety of complex application development activities and reports to the Infrastructure Manger. Will work on Talend WebSphere FileNet and other supporting application frameworks.

Candidate must currently reside in the state of IN.

This position is necessary to help DWD/IT meet project specific expectations and to support the modernization efforts currently underway.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Evaluating identifying and developing software solutions
Leads development activities for a functional area module or project. Provides and documents technical design and specifications meeting business and functional requirements.
Documenting and recording every aspect of an application or software
Monitors and tunes sytems software and networks for optimal performance
Planning tracking and managing of Agile software development projects using tools such as JIRA
Locating and directing solutions for critical challenges involving software and hardware interface
Looking for problems within software systems and resolving the issues
Developing good working relationships with other employees such as Marketing Managers Product Managers Programmers and Engineers
Designs codes and debugs new application software programs and/or make enhancements to existing application software programs of all levels.
Tests and debugs new and existing application software.
Executes task conforming to shop techniques standards policies and procedures.
Uses case tools and/or application development software tools.
Provides complete documentation for new or modified information systems and/or application software programs including operational procedures.
Assists direct train and coordinates the work of less experience application software developers and/or application system analyst staff; and assist with development of difficult and complex processes.
May function as Team and/or Project lead responsible for completion of project phase.
Monitors application software systems to ensure proper execution and performance.
Performs related duties as required.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill

Required /Desired

Amount

of Experience

Proficiency in managing and optimizing Talend Data Integration environments including job design routine maintenance and troubleshooting.

Required

3

Years

Experience in TAC and TDC

Required

3

Years

Proficiency in administering Linux servers managing user accounts system updates monitoring performance and troubleshooting issues.

Required

3

Years

Experience managing and maintaining Windows servers applying updates/patches handling Active Directory resolving issues.

Required

3

Years

Ability to manage and track SSL certificates ensure they are up to date and handle any related issues or errors.

Required

3

Years

Experience in creating and managing data pipelines in Azure Data Factory specifically targeting Azure Synapse

Required

3

Years

Knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash Python or PowerShell and ability to automate routine tasks and troubleshoot.

Highly desired

3

Years

Experience with managing and configuring cloud services like AWS Azure or Google Cloud

Highly desired

3

Years

Familiar with network architecture and principles including routers switches and firewall confiurations.

Highly desired

3

Years

Understanding of other database systems like MySQL PostgreSQL and principles of database management

Highly desired

3

Years

Experience with system monitoring tools like Nagios Zabbix or Prometheus

Highly desired

3

Years

Comprehensive understanding of IT security principles practices and systems

Highly desired

3

Years

Experience in planning and executing disaster recovery protocols.

Highly desired

3

Years

Excellent interpersonal and communication skill to interact with various stakeholders and translate technical terms into easy to understand concepts

Highly desired

3

Years