Software Architect

Software Architect - C# .NET

Avantia Inc is looking to hire a Software Architect working with developers to drive the technical design and implementation of .net/C# applications.

Drives technical design and implementation with a hands-on approach.
Proactively raises issues if specification will lead to quality, system performance, or architectural issues in product. Recommends action plan and communicates issues to management, architects and product managers.
Drives authoring of technical design documents
Participates in technical design reviews, functional specification reviews; contributes to development project estimates, scheduling, test plans, and code reviews.
Performs thorough R&D and testing on relevant platforms as is appropriate for the particular task/project.
Regularly informs manager on progress of project, identifying risks early in the process.
Collaborates with Business Analysts and Product Designers to ensure understanding of business requirements.
Demonstrates self-directed and proactive approach to tackling problems and leveraging resources.
Proactively mentors fellow developers/architects in areas of expertise as well as members of other departments.
Identifies and recommends training requirements.

2+ years experience in C#, .NET development (recent experience). Certification (MCSD/MCAD) as well as contribution to journals, user groups etc. are desirable
Technical leadership in a development project for at least 4 years with independent architectural/design responsibilities in at least one large multi-tier project
Experience in the use of agile processes and test driven development a big plus.
Strong OOAD skills, expertise with design patterns
Strong experience with the following technologies: C#, .NET, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, XML, XSLT, SQL, IIS, Active Directory, Windows Server 2000 or 2003, Web Services
BS in computer science or equivalent
Master's degree desired

Excellent communication skills required.

This is a permanent position with excellent benefits

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