Solution Architect

Software Architect

The Judicial Branch Information Technology Division (ITD) is seeking a Software Architect to assist with system development, enhancement, integration, and documentation. Applications comprise of windows and web based.Net applications with a SQL Server database backend.

Scope of Services The ideal candidate will be able to contribute immediately in the following areas:

• Assist ITD in reconciliation of current business requirements and modern information technology standards.
• Identification of risks and system constraints.
• Estimation of development timeline.
• Software development, testing and release management tasks.
• Ensuring code quality standards.
• Mentoring of development staff.

Minimum Qualifications In addition to the standard skills and experience for the job class, the ideal candidate should be prepared to discuss the following: General Experience:

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in the design, development, testing and deployment of software solutions to manage complex business requirements.
• Previous software architecture experience.

Technical Competencies:

• .NET 6 & 8
• .NET MVC, Razor Pages
• .NET Entity Framework
• .NET WEB API
• Azure Authentication (Microsoft Entra)
• SQL Server (2016 and up)
  • Ability to write and debug complex queries
• SSIS & SSRS
• IIS (8.5 and up)
• Azure DevOps
• SQL Server Performance Tuning
  • Optimize SQL queries (Query Execution Plans, etc.)
  • Simplify Index analysis
  • Resolve SQL Server deadlocks
  • Identify the root cause of SQL Server blocking problems
• Bootstrap, JQuery and various other front-end frameworks
• Messaging APIs (e.g., Service Broker, SignalR)
• Understanding and implementation of common OOP design patterns

Timetable The selected candidate may be able to join the ITD team as soon as the onboarding process is completed. A duty station will be assigned at ITD in East Hartford, with opportunities for hybrid remote work (3-days on-site and 2 days remote) and a flexible work schedule between 35 and 40 hours per week. The position may be renewed periodically based upon a consultant's performance and the availability of funding.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.