Java Practice Architect

TEKsystems is a subsidiary of Allegis Group, the largest private talent management firm in the world. Our longstanding history and industry-leading position speak to our success in providing the IT staffing solutions, IT services and talent management insight required for you to actualize ROI and sustain a truly competitive advantage in a fast-changing market.

TEKsystems Global Services, a professional services organization, is looking to hire a permanent Architect within our Apps/Dev practice. This person will be focused on buidling software solutions for our clients using Java technologies. This position is responsible for leading the technical architecture solutions for complex software applications. The role will guide the development of solutions while working cooperatively with a dedicated team.

* Responsible for the architecture of a software solution to be implemented by a development team of which the architect is a member. * Responsible for designing, documenting, and implementing the components, software, and layers required for complex software implementations based on requirements and design specifications. * Works with the software development team to estimate, plan, design, and deliver software. * Mentors and coaches other team members in design, coding, and software engineering practices. * Understands the architectural direction and standards of the organization and helps to ensure that the team adheres to them appropriately. * Participates in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from initial requirements gathering to delivery. * Leads the initial architecture elaboration effort at the beginning of the project and supports the initial requirements collection effort (particularly when it comes to understanding and evolving the non-functional requirements for the solution). * Guides evolution of the architecture throughout the construction of the software. * As a member of the Enterprise Architecture Group, supports the Application Development Practice in establishing, promoting, and governing the standards and practices used across software development projects. * Participates in pre-sales activities, including development of proposed architecture and estimation of work effort.

**Required Education and/or Experience:** * Bachelors degree /4-year college degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience * 10+ years of software development experience. * 5+ years of development experience in Java. * 2+ years of experience as an Architect. * Experience in developing solution for web content management system, preferably with Adobe Experience Manager * Experience working with an Agile methodology and iterative development. * Experience with practices such as unit testing, static analysis, and build automation. * Experience in mentoring and coaching employees. * Good communication skills. * Good leadership skills. * Must be able to still code. **Requisite Abilities and/or Skills:** * Have strong interpersonal skills such as effective listening, empathy, patience, and the ability to carefully walk a user through problem resolution steps either remotely or in person. * Embrace the Unknown ability - be able to research and self-learn new concepts and ideas and then share them with the rest of the technical team. * Expert in handling incidents/change requests ranging from at all levels of complexities with the instinctive ability to identify when to escalate an issue to the next level of support. * Ability to prioritize/assign tasks, for themselves and/or more junior team members, in the most effective manner in order to deliver solutions in a timely manner of high quality. * Ability to effectively document/design complex software design approaches and suggests alternative solutions. * Ability to mentor junior team members effectively. * Ability to report team metrics of tasks assigned/completed (when applicable). * Proactive attitude. * Very good interpersonal skills to effectively interface with customers. * Team player and ability to work individually. * Very strong communication skills in English Language * Able to work in a diversified environment. * Fast learner.