Software Architect Expert

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Job description

HBITS-(phone number removed) - Software Architect Expert - 100% ONSITE - Albany, NY

Agency Name: NYS Department of Health

Project/Program Name: Bureau of Vital Records

Provide a short description of the Position: Support, maintain, and enhance DOH Vital Records applications as required.

Provide a complete list of the day-to-day tasks to be performed by the Selected Candidate: To support, make enhancements, and maintain the existing SPDS, CertProd and other Vital Records (VR) applications. This PTP includes maintenance staff for the following purposes:

Support and maintain the existing PowerBuilder applications.

Converting some EDRS/SFRDS project HBITS positions to maintenance HBITS positions. As EDRS and SFDRS are implemented some of the positions used to implement the software are needed to maintain it.

Additional program-desired, minor enhancements from Lean reviews.

Implement several technology-driven changes, such as migrating application databases to Oracle 12c, migrate application software to Java8 and Weblogic 12, and migrate from Sybase databases.

Job Title: Software Architect

Skill Level: Expert

Target Start Date: 11/15/2024

Engagement Length in Months: 24

Is this a Full or Part-Time Position: Full-Time

What are the daily work hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, preferred

Where is the Home Base Region? 1

Where is the physical work office located: Corning Tower, 100 S Mall Arterial, Albany NY 12210

Is telecommuting allowed for this position: No

What is the format of the Candidate interview: In-person

What type of software is typically used by the Agency: Client Quality Center, Windows Workstation, Java/Oracle

What type of hardware is typically used by the Agency: Unix/Solaris

Position MANDATORY Qualification: Position Job Title:

Position Job Title Description: Makes high-level design choices and dictates technical standards, including software coding standards, tools, and platforms. Designs multi-leveled architecture or component interactions of a large scale software system.

Position Skill Level: Expert

Position Skill Level Description: 84+ months: Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field.

List all the Position REQUESTED Qualifications:

84 Months of experience in Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) in designing and implementing Information Technology Solutions using PowerBuilder.

48 Months of experience in Sybase databases and developing procedures and packages.

48 Months of experience in Oracle PL/SQL and developing procedures and packages.

36 Months of experience in Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) in designing and implementing Information Technology Solutions using Java

12 Months of experience developing Java Web Services (REST and SOAP)

48 Months of experience with gathering requirements and creating design documentation

Required Documentation:

Résumé

Copy of Candidate Identification (i.e., Driver's License/Green Card/Visa and Passport if applicable)

Any documents referenced in the above Requested Qualifications (i.e., professional certifications, degrees, etc.)

Are there additional security requirements for the Authorized User: Yes

If YES, include the additional security requirements: The consultant will need a driver's license or non-driver identification card in order to apply for building and suite access cards.

DOH Confidentiality agreement and network access permissions are required for these positions.

Will additional training potentially be required during the Engagement: Yes

If YES, provide description of anticipated training:

ITS staff will provide orientation and guidance so that the consultant can get an understanding of the applications he/she will support and the environment in which he/she will work.

Program staff will provide informal user training so that the consultants can get an understanding of the applications from an end user perspective.

The NYS Governor's Office of Employee Relations (GOER) sets mandatory training requirements that must be completed by full-time, part-time, seasonal, per diem employees, and consultants. Examples include but are not limited to: Security Awareness, Preventing Sexual Harassment and Preventing Workplace Violence. By taking these courses all state employees will be informed of important policies and procedures that affect day-to-day operations and interactions to achieve an overall better workforce and environment.

There may be additional Department of Health (DOH) and/or Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) agency-specific mandated training.

What type and/or manner, of knowledge transfer is requested during the Engagement: Prepare documentation and conduct formal/informal training sessions in order to effectively transfer knowledge in the areas needed for on-going support of applications and projects. For example, the knowledge transfer may include, but is not limited to:

Prepare Word documents, process diagrams, etc.

Maintain and explain procedural documentation for administrative functions and testing procedures.

In some cases step-by-step instructions may be required.

Explain the documentation, expand and revise the documentation as requested to further enhance the documentation's usability and understandability.

Train State staff and other consultants such that State staff and other consultants can effectively and efficiently provide support.

Periodic mentoring/training sessions may also be required for effective knowledge transfers.

Is travel anticipated during the Engagement: No

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