Software Architect/Software Tech Lead - Hybrid

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Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Software Architect, to join our engineering team. This is a critical role that OneAmerica is looking to fill as part of our Scaled Agile Framework transformations efforts. The ideal candidate will have a wide breadth of experience, with an emphasis in Java, React, Azure DevOps and Azure Cloud. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting a single delivery team aligned to one of our business units. To ensure success as an Endpoint Solutions Software Architect / Systems Architect, you should have in-depth knowledge of development design patterns, identification of technical debt, JavaScript and React concepts, and Java Development.

This role will need demonstrated success in:

• Transforming legacy applications into modern frameworks
• Working with Product Owners to understand product roadmaps
• Collaboration with other Architecture Groups such as Solution and Enterprise Architecture

This role will be responsible for defining and assisting with implementation of things such as:

• Gang of Four development Patterns
• Cloud Native Development
• Microservice based Architectures
• Java Upgrade
• IBM and Oracl JDK upgrade to Open JDK
• Bakcbone Marionette to React initiative
• Eliminating Websphere
• Understanding containers

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Evaluating, identifying, and developing software solutions
• Leading software development projects
• Documenting and recording every aspect of an application or software
• Training and overseeing the activities of the members of the development team
• Planning, tracking, and scheduling software deliverables
• Locating and directing solutions for critical challenges involving software and hardware interface
• Looking for problems within software systems and resolving the issues
• Developing good working relationships with other employees, such as Marketing Managers, Product Managers, Programmers and Engineers, Excellent front-end and back-end coding, communication skills, and a good understanding of enterprise application development. You should be able to deliver high quality software by working in a team Agile/Scrum environment.

You should be able to:

• Work autonomously being able to add value given a goal and direction
• Reviewing application requirements and interface designs.
• Identifying web-based user interactions.
• Developing and implementing highly responsive user interface components using front end technologies such as React and backbone / marionette.
• Troubleshooting interface software and debugging application codes.
• Developing and implementing front-end architecture to support user interface concepts.
• Monitoring and improving both front-end and back-end performance.
• Documenting application changes and developing updates.

Job Requirements

Required Education and/or Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science preferred or a bachelor's degree combined with related experience.

Required Work Experience

• 5+ Years as a Software Engineer or equivalent
• 7+ Years of professional development experience (or a combination of
• experience an education)
• Developed using multiple front end and backend languages (Java and REACT preferred)
• Or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background

Preferred Traits

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills and ability to work with other teams as needed to
• solution applications.
• Be seen as a coach / thought leader
• Able to drive the long-term strategy for development of a system.
• Strong passion for learning new technologies and using them to solve technical
• problems
• Experience with test driven development best practices across the entire SDLC
• Experience working in a DevOps environment a plus and tooling such as:
• Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Jira
• Experience working with Azure cloud-based development tools is ideal, but
• any cloud-based development tooling is preferred

Must Have:

• Have a basic understanding of containers.
• Have a full understanding of tools like Gradle, NPM, SonarQube/SonarCloud, ServiceNow, Visual Studio App Center. Strong Understanding of Azure Cloud, ITIL, SAFe, and Agile

Nice to have:

• Understanding of Websphere
• Familiar with SAST and DAST tooling
• Familiar with Ansible and Terraform.

Salary Band: 07B

As a condition of employment, OneAmerica requires that all new hires who receive a job offer on or after April 18, 2022 provide evidence of full or partial vaccination against COVID-19 within three days of accepting an offer letter with OneAmerica and before employment begins. If applicable, new hires must submit proof that they have received the second dose of a two dose COVID-19 vaccine within 30 days after their first dose is complete. If a new hire wishes to submit a request to be exempt from the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy due to a medical condition, sincerely held religious belief or other legal requirement, the associate will have three days after an offer of employment has been accepted to submit their exemption request for review and consideration by OneAmerica.

This selected candidate will be expected to work hybrid in Indianapolis, IN.The candidate will also be expected to physically return to the office in CA, WI, IN or ME as business needs dictate or for team-building and collaboration.

If you are offered and accept this position, please be advised that OneAmerica does not have any offices located in the State of New York and OneAmerica associates are not permitted to work remotely in the State of New York.

Disclaimer: OneAmerica is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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