Job Description :
Job Title
C# /.Net CMS Architect
Experience
12 – 15 Years
Location : Boston MA
Desired Candidate Profile
Architecture Experience:
Experience in defining & realizing end-to-end Solution Architecture for large & complex systems is required
Must have 12+ years of experience in IT including at least 3 years in Architecture roles
Must have 5+ years with hands-on experience on .Net building enterprise applications
Experience or knowledge in Sitecore or any CMS(Content Management systems) would be an added advantage
Proficient in dealing with all the layers in solution: Multi-channel presentation, business logic in middleware, data access layer, RDBMS | NO-SQL
Proficient in OOAD using UML & in application of design patterns
2+ years of experience in SOA definition and realization is preferable
Strong understanding of architecture patterns such as multi-tenancy, scalability, and federation, to build cloud-ready systems
Certification in TOGAF/Open group certified Architect/IASA CITA-P/SOA school certified SOA Architect is desirable
Understanding of big data platforms concepts and NoSQL technologies, and ability to map such tools to context is desirable.
Technical and Engineering Experience:
Must have 2+ years of experience with usage of frameworks like Enterprise Library, ORM frameworks, rules engines, and workflow engines
Must have hands-on experience in building distributed applications using WCF or other .Net communication mechanisms
Must have strong experience in at least one RDBMS (SQL Server | Oracle | DB2 | MySQL)
Knowledge of at least one Microsoft server system (SharePoint, BizTalk, Commerce, etc is desirable
Must have proficiency in Web 2.0 related technologies
Hands on experience in using configuration management and CI tools is required
Knowledge of unit testing, load testing, and profiling tools is required
Strength in OOAD and UML, and application of design patterns
Exposure to one or more tools like Rational suite, Enterprise Architect, and Source code versioning systems like TFS/CVS/SVN is needed
Required experience with at least one development methodology, and knowledge and awareness of others (RUP | Scrum | XP)
Expertise in creating technical documents like Architecture views, Technology Architecture blueprint and Design specification is required
Experience in Architecture consulting engagements is a plus
Certification in any Architecture related area is a plus
Follow trends in technology
Knowledge and understanding of cloud computing infrastructure (Azure / Amazon EC2 / …)
Knowledge of PaaS platforms is a plus.
Knowledge of one NoSQL or big equivalent platform (HDFS, HBase / Cassandra / Mongo / HazelCast /
Redis / …) is a plus
Soft skills
Good communication and presentation skills
High integrity
Problem solving skills & learning attitude
Team player
Process Oriented
Key Responsibilities
Define and own end-to-end Architecture from definition phase to go-live phase
Ensure clarity on NFR and address these requirements during Architecture definition phase
Define Logical, Technical & Physical views of Architecture
Define reusable components/frameworks, common schemas, standards to be used & tools to be used and help bootstrap the engineering team
Review design to make sure design is aligned with Architecture
Lead performance engineering and capacity planning exercises
Help PM in identifying key technical risks and mitigation plan for the same
Help PM in effort estimation and planning
Mentor & guide Tech Leads & Software Engineers
Other Responsibilities
Handle interviews to attract external talent for the role of Technical Architect / Tech Lead
Nurture & groom in-house budding Architects
Build ‘Reference Architecture’ for selected technical domains
Involve in pre-sales process and lead creating effective proposals for large, complex systems
Write ‘Point of View’ document on emerging technology trends
Conduct internal sessions on Architecture and Technology related topics