Solution Architect

Solution ArchitectRequired Skills & Experience• 5+ years of experience working as a developer. Strong software development experience – 50/50 split writing code (.NET) and solution architecture. Strong experience with cloud (Azure) Hands on experience with application development tools, including Visual Studio.NET. Hands-on experience with relational database technology, preferably MS SQL Server.Nice to Have Skills & Experience• Mentoring experience Strong communication skills – can articulate experience and apply to team. Any experience with upgrading legacy applications.Job Description A client of Insight Global is looking for a Solution Architect to join their team. This individual will design, develop, implement, and oversee the operation of multiple applications within the company on multiple platforms. Provides technical leadership and consulting to team members and peers, including development and refinement of standards and participates or leads code and design reviews.• Maintains in-depth knowledge of the strategic business plans of the department and respective business unit. • Provides architectural consulting expertise, direction, and assistance to systems analysts, systems engineers, and other systems architects. • Maintains in-depth knowledge of company's existing IT architecture, infrastructure, and technology portfolio. • Develops, documents, communicates, and enforces a technology standards policy. • Conducts research on emerging technologies in support of infrastructure development efforts and recommends technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and infrastructure flexibility. • Designs, develops, and oversees implementation of end-to-end integrated systems. • Develops and executes test plans to check infrastructure and systems technical performance, reports on findings and makes recommendations for improvement. • Provides guidance to junior members of the team. • Organizes and participates in reviews over code and design. • Stays abreast of available technology regarding web and Windows development, information delivery, and relational database technology.