.Net Architect

Job Title: .Net ArchitectReports to: Program ManagerExperience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.Location: Arlington, VA; Bethesda, MDTravel: Less than 5%Start Date: ImmediatelyClearance Requirement: Public TrustTax Term: W2 or C2CHourly Rate: $95 NegotiableWork Visa Status: Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Legal Permanent Resident (GC)Job Summary:This is a senior level MS.NET position. Work involves the maintenance of existing Microsoft.NET applications and design, development, and testing of new applications. This individual will oversee the development, design, user interface, technology integration, and solution architecture management. Additionally, this role will be responsible for managing technology teams from definition phase through implementation, as well as contribute to the sales cycle. The role is for a project architect, requiring the successful candidate to own the solution architecture for a major website and content management program. This person will need to be conversant in content management solutions, physical infrastructure and security, creative design and Web 2.0 technologies, and be able to align all of the initiatives in support of this program so that they work together as a single, consistent architecture. The project architect will be responsible for defining the architecture, managing project teams, validating project designs, supporting estimations, adhering to project development processes and best practices around agile project management and delivery, implementing parts of the system architecture using best practices, and managing team members. This will include project management, architectural reviews, code reviews, design reviews, coding, unit testing, using design patterns, learning new technologies, and becoming an expert in one part of the system.Responsibilities:Use deep understanding of OO design principles to create custom software solutions or modify package solutionsResponsible for defining, maintaining, and supporting an enterprise architecture approachResponsible for design, development, and team leadership over a major website management and development programResponsible for design, development, and team leadership over a major integration and content management initiativeTranslate the clients business requirements into systems designWork with the client's IT organization to establish technology strategy at an application levelEstablish high, mid and micro level plans and set technical direction for a team of up to 20 peopleLead the estimation effort for projects and work to identify and manage riskDemonstrates ability to work with system owners, business owners, technical teams, and functional teams to deliver software solutionsMentor team membersRequirements:Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Legal Permanent ResidentEligible for U.S. Government Clearance.Experience Guidelines:Minimum of 6 years of experience in solution design, systems integration, package implementation, and/or interactive design, and Architecture experienceMinimum 4 years of experience in architecting Microsoft technology solutions (e.g., C#,.Net, ASP.Net, and Microsoft SQL Server)Experience with data migration solutionsExperience reviewing existing systems and understanding their architecture and functionsSystem documentation experience (i.e., technical design documents, system manuals) preferredSome experience with Java and Java-based technologies preferredGreat consultative skillsGreat verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical skillsAbility to work with key business owners and stakeholdersAbility to effectively lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver software systemsSolid understanding of all parts of Software Engineering (e.g. Requirements, Design, Implementation, Testing) and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Experience managing iterative or agile software lifecycles on technology projectsPrior experience in a consulting firm preferredEducation:Bachelors Degree required from college or UniversityAbout Our Client:Our client is a leading provider of consulting, technology, and marketing services to a wide array of U.S. governmental agencies. Focused on driving long-term change and transforming the citizen experience, we use technology to help agencies become more accessible and transparent. With a track record of delivering mission-critical solutions and the ability to leverage commercial best practices, they serve as trusted advisers to government agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Library of Congress, National Institutes of Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, and United States Department of Homeland Security. Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds. Our client is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. xevrcyc All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.