Application Architect, Digital Engineering Solutions (Remote Options)

CDM Smith is seeking an Application Architect to join our Digital Engineering Solutions team. This individual will be part of the Development group within the Digital Engineering Solutions team, helping design and implementation of cloud-based solutions that facilitate CI/CD practices, utilizing infrastructure as code (IaC) tools and ensuring that software development and operations teams work collaboratively. An ideal candidate will be a critical thinker, proactive, and highly interested in the application of new technologies and methods. This individual must showcase exceptional abilities in implementing development solutions for AEC initiatives that involve cutting-edge technologies.

As a member of the Digital Engineering Solutions team, the Development group will also engage in research and development and provide guidance and oversight to the AEC practices at CDM Smith, engaging in new product research, testing, and the incubation of innovative ideas that arise from around the company. The ideal candidate should possess an extensive background in application architecture, which includes security, scaling, integration, and application migration, along with a commitment to continuous advancement and an interest that drives measurable results.

Key Responsibilities for this Position:

1. Take ownership of the project while working independently in a group environment. Mentor project team members as required.
2. Provide architectural blueprints and technical specifications for developers to use as a guide when developing software by managing and following the software architecture principles.
3. Designing, developing, and implementing end-to-end integrated systems.
4. Engaging in collaborative efforts with stakeholders, software developers, operations teams, and other IT team members to develop and implement projects.
5. Providing guidance and experience regarding the impact on business processes, risk, cost versus benefits, and system options.
6. Developing prototypes and assessing risks by analyzing apps for various use cases.
7. Supervising the development process from inception to completion, ensuring that it complies with the established standards and best practices.
8. Constantly monitoring compliance to the company's security and performance criteria to make sure the software is secure and free from possible security breaches.
9. Analyzing storyboards, wireframes, mock-ups, and basic prototypes; and turning them into real solutions.
10. Estimate the resources and skills needed to support the project, as well as the level of effort required to complete the proposed scope.
11. Analyze the project requirements and choose the hardware and software framework that best suits the objectives.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Proficient in programming languages, cloud frameworks, and tools with a strong foundation in application architecture and a comprehensive understanding of other cloud service providers.
2. Working knowledge of design patterns and system architectures ensures that applications are created in compliance with industry best practices.
3. Working knowledge of the regulations governing data privacy and security.
4. Proficient in a variety of authentication protocols that are utilized in enterprise-level security services.
5. Should be a critical thinker and problem solver with the capacity to assess complicated challenges and develop solutions that satisfy the client's needs.
6. Excellent written, verbal, and diagrammatic communication skills with clients, stakeholders, and other team members.
7. Proficiency in team leadership and management, mentoring, and advising junior developers to oversee the development process, ensure project deadline commitment, and oversee the budget.
8. Good understanding of network security, including firewall configurations, gateways, and inbound/outbound traffic protocols.
9. Ability to establish development guidelines and processes for the team to follow including coding, QAQC, and branding best practices in line with project needs.
10. Proficient in DevOps, data, and infrastructure pipeline management.