Technical Architect

Technical Architecture SpecialistLocation: Harrisburg PAThe Technical Specialist provides technical design expertise, defines what technical requirements are needed to support defined business requirements, participates in reviews system performance issues, reviews test plans, and provides technical guidance to the Application Team and Test Team members. The Technical Specialist is responsible for collaborating with the Team Lead(s) to coordinate project schedules, budgets, request management, and work authorization. The expert level Technical Specialist will interface with Executive Sponsors, Group Leads, and Lead Functional Architects to convey infrastructure requirements.Description of DutiesAssists in leading technical direction of software; coordinating and presenting proposals to Group Leads, Leads, and the client.Supports design of enhancements for existing COTS application including configuration of system settings, field additions, and screen modifications to ensure compliance with business requirementsAnalyzes, determines, and documents technical requirements and change request impact analysis.Assists in defining technical programming standards.Develops SQL scripts and supports ad hoc reporting requests using COTS product functions and visualization tools such as PowerBI.Ensures requirements and specification documentation is created and maintained for all system configuration and modificationsConducts structured walk-throughs or inspections for technical areas; resolve issues.Conducts system configuration of existing application based on requirements.Participates in detailed design and product test execution as required.Defines test plans and criteria for acceptance for the modified components of an application.Communicates accurate and useful status updates.Manages and reports time spent on all work activities.Follows quality standards.Able to work in a team environmentCompletes assigned tasks.Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.Supports overall system technical architecture, including software and hardware and maintains accompanying documentation.Performs review of technical designs, code, and component test plans.Anticipates and resolves issues specific to the team.Determines time estimates and schedule for own work and resolve issues in a timely manner.Identifies and tracks issues, risks and action items.Essential FunctionsCommunicates effectively with IT staff, client organization and software hardware suppliers.Designs and defines overall system technical architecture - including software and hardware within the framework and constraints of technical architecture.Evaluates alternative designs.Maintains control of specific tools and assets.Owns the technical architecture for a portfolio of applications, including the interpretation and application of the technical architecture.Plans, designs, develops, and/or executes of technical architecture.Assists with the preparation of estimates for new technology applications and maintenance of existing applications as part of Service Management.Provides experience in utilizing the project architecture. Acknowledged as highly competent in one or more technologies.Communicates accurate and useful status reports and other management on a timely basis.Coordinates and conducts project architecture, infrastructure review meetings, and portfolio review meetings with Group Lead, Lead Functional Architects, and Team Leads.Integrates issues and identifies impact.Communicates and resolves application interface issues.Communicates to team members the relations between their work assignments and the organizational and/ or program strategy, objectives4 year college degree or equivalent technical study Required4 Years ASP.Net/VB.