Application Architect/ Lead Developer

As Lead Developer the following is expected

Analysis of change requests received
Provide recommendations and cost / man-day estimates for implementing changes
Design prototypes for change requests
Design/Build Web Interfaces if applicable
Maintain existing programmers according to change requests
Produce appropriate software programs that satisfy the specifications
Test own programs / artifacts
Test Interfaces to other systems
Debugging of programs
Provide test information to Testers
Implement changes into the Production environment
Provide/update design documentation
Technical support / assistance to others on own programs / systems
Provide standby / support (if and when applicable)Defining application and technical architecture structure, ensuring that it meets the business requirements and performance goals, that the technical direction is consistent with the client’s long-term direction

As Application Architect the following is expected

Leading application and technical architecture analysis, design, and implementation, and ensure that the solution fulfils the requirements
Transforming functional requirements into technical specifications by taking security, performance, maintainability, extensibility, scalability and availability into account
Collaborate with other Architects to ensure compliant component integration architecture delivers optimal performance
Reviewing application and technical architecture deliverables throughout the SDLC process to ensure quality and requirement traceability
Responsible for roadmap for future changes
Delivery of documentation, architectural diagrams and deliverables to Business and other Architects
Assist production support with deployment, backup, disaster recovery and system performance

Qualifications and experience:Qualifications:

Experience:

>5 years relevant experience in System and Architectural Design will be a strong recommendation
Minimum of 5 years’ experience within application development
Experience in life assurance or broader financial services industry will be an advantage
Experience in Microsoft Software Development working with the following:
- .Net C#
- ASP.Net MVC / Web Forms / ASP.Net Core
- Classic ASP (VBScript)
- HTML (including HTML5)
- Modern CSS (including CSS3)
- CSS frameworks (e.g. Bootstrap) and familiarity with SASS/SCSS
- JavaScript, JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, Knockout, jQuery)
- JSON
- MS SQL server (2012+) and SQL Reporting Services
- Web Services (WCF / REST)
- XML
- Test-Driven Development (MSTest & XUnit)
- ORM (Entity Framework & NHibernate)
- Dependency Injection
- Familiarity with mainframe is a plus
- Familiarity with NodeJS
- Knowledge of HTTP
- Familiarity with CI/CD

Knowledge and skills:

Sound understanding of Microsoft (e.g. .Net)
Working knowledge of Visual Studio 2015+ & Visual Studio Code
Knowledge of Business and IT Strategy and detail understanding of System and Architectural Design
Working knowledge of IAA will be strongly advisable
Knowledge of enterprise and other business and technology platforms including vendors
Detailed knowledge of OOA and SOA Software Development Methodologies, diagrams, storyboards and UML models
Experience with Agile/ Iterative development methodologies

Competencies:

Strong analytical & numerical ability
Problem solving skills, pragmatic
Conceptual thinker
Good communication / interpersonal skills (including presentation and facilitation skills)
Influencing
Action / results orientation
Quality orientation
Persistence ; follow through
Knowledge seeking / learning orientation
Assertive leadership skills
Strong Interpersonal skills
Coaching, Developing others

Personal Attributes:

Core Competencies: