Software Architect - Consultant

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I hope all is well. I am doing a search for a client who has an urgent requirement for a network administrator contract opportunity. The job description is listed below. If this is something you are interested in, please mail me your updated resume in Word format, availability, contact details, and hourly rate as per the hiring policy of our client.

Software Architect - Consultant
Hybrid - South Carolina
Long-Term Contract

Daily Duties / Responsibilities:

This is a posting for a position to perform in the role of Lead Software Architect who will develop a thorough knowledge of the Child Support Enforcement System's functional requirements and of functional architecture of the Child Support Enforcement System (e. g. Case initiation, Case Management, Financial) and how those functional areas integrate. Additionally, they are responsible for identifying functional requirements for the SC New Hire application and the Child Support Client Portal and ensuring that those two applications integrate effectively. The Lead Software Architect will lead a team of business analysts, testers, and subject matter experts for all three applications.

As Lead Software Architect, this individual will:

• Report to the Project Manager and will provide periodic and as-needed written and verbal updates to the Project Manager regarding the Lead Software Architect's area of responsibility.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the technical requirements understand how these requirements could affect the functional design.
• In collaboration with the System Development Contractor, plan, and resource the tasks in the project schedule related to project team responsibilities for requirements validation, general and detailed design, and system testing.
• Oversee the work performed by the SDC during the requirements validation, development, design, and system testing phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC) including establishing a positive day-to-day interaction with the appropriate members of the SDC staff to address concerns identified during this oversight.
• Review SDC deliverables applicable to the areas of responsibilities in accordance with project plans and processes and in accordance with the contract
• Oversee the Requirement Management Process in collaboration with the SDC to ensure changes to system requirements are controlled and to ensure system requirements are traced through a Requirements Traceability Matrix throughout the SDLC.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the technical requirements and understand how these requirements could affect the functional design of those applications.
• Oversee the work performed by State development staff during the requirements validation, development, design, and system testing phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC) for SC New Hire and SC CSPortal.
• Leads team effort to supply new user stories or use cases by analyzing requirements; constructing workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; writing specifications.
• Preparing technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform tasks efficiently and work together with team to ensure project success.
• Assist in the design or review of test cases, process change requests and manage project scope thru requirements.

Required Skills (rank in order of Importance):

• 5+ years of experience with the Client application
• Experience with child Support
• Experience with Federal Regulations regarding Child Support (IV-D)
• Experience working with Developers and End Users for functional requirements
• Experience with new-Hire applications

Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance):

• SharePoint
• Team Foundation Server
• SQL Server
• Visio

Required Education:

• BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Required Certifications:

N/A

Additional Skills:

• Leadership ability
• Understanding of System Engineering concepts; modeling techniques and methods
• Demonstrate strong ability to take initiative and the ability to work with minimal guidance.
• Written and verbal communication, including technical writing skills, to communicate effectively with technical, non-technical staff, and customers/stakeholders as needed or directed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with state information technology staff.