Java Associate Technical Architect

Job Title: Java Associate Technical ArchitectLocation: Cincinnati, OH (Remote)Duration: 12 Months Skills: Java, Java Technologies, Spring, Spring Boot, AWS, GitHub, Copilot, DevOps Jenkins, Kafka MessagingJob Description:GENERAL FUNCTION: Designs and implements technology and software solutions as a member of an agile squad. Being assigned to an agile squad means this role also participates in all agile ceremonies driving activities from architecture and design to delivery. Models' software development best practices and leads communities of practice to continuously refine and document standards and best practices.Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Design and implement new features while improving quality of technical products and applicationsCreate and execute long term vision of technical products and applicationsAct as a technical expert and developer on an agile squadDrive the architecture of solutions across multiple services and applicationsDevelop software meeting code quality standards and metricsPractice test-driven developmentGuide communities of practice by mentoring developers, creating and enforcing standards, reviewing others code, and sharing knowledgeAchieve operational excellence by automating processes and writing maintainable, supportable, and testable codeMaintain effective partnerships with operations and engineering teams to drive service improvementRemain current on IT trends pertaining to their area of practiceAssist with problem resolution for end users and customersCreate and update operations procedures for daily routine management processesMaintain appropriate controls and documentation to ensure compliance of audit requirementsOther duties as assigned MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Bachelor's degree in computer science/information systems or comparable with 8+ years of experienceKnowledge of object-oriented and functional software designKnowledge of software development best practicesFamiliarity with RESTful API designPrior experience with knowledge of Git and GitHubUnderstanding of Software Development MethodologiesUnderstanding of security best practicesStrong problem-solving skillsStrong collaboration skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills Roles & Responsibilities:Design and implement new features while improving quality of technical products and applicationsCreate and execute long term vision of technical products and applicationsAct as a technical expert and developer on an agile squadDrive the architecture of solutions across multiple services and applicationsDevelop software meeting code quality standards and metricsPractice test-driven developmentGuide communities of practice by mentoring developers, creating and enforcing standards, reviewing others code, and sharing knowledgeAchieve operational excellence by automating processes and writing maintainable, supportable, and testable codeMaintain effective partnerships with operations and engineering teams to drive service improvementRemain current on IT trends pertaining to their area of practiceAssist with problem resolution for end users and customersCreate and update operations procedures for daily routine management processesMaintain appropriate controls and documentation to ensure compliance of audit requirementsOther duties as assigned