Sr. Application Architect

Since 1996, Networking For Future, Inc. (NFF) has been engineering the backbone of mission-critical systems for government and enterprise clients. With headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide expert technology consulting and design-build solutions that solve complex challenges and deliver measurable real-world results.

NFF is an ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001:2015 certified company. Our expertise includes solutions for Artificial Intelligence Enablement, Data Center & Cloud, Intelligent Networks, Secure, Connected IoT Technologies, Professional and Managed Services, Workforce Solutions and Zero Trust Strategies. NFF leverages a strategic portfolio of over 200 industry-leading technology brands to deliver precisely tailored solutions that align with each client's unique requirements and mission objectives.

NFF is a Cisco Gold Integrator Partner, Splunk Partner, Arista Partner, Cohesity Partner, Apptega Partner, NetApp Gold Partner, VMware Enterprise Partner, Alloterra Labs Partner, Axis Communications Partner, Asimily Partner, Signify Partner, Rapid7 Partner, Foresite Partner, Arctic Wolf Partner, Microsoft Certified Silver Partner, and Dell Solution Provider Partner.

NFF also holds GSA Schedule 47QTCA21D0047 and many other government contract vehicles.

Seeking resources to build, test and deploy components of SmarTrip backend system to support the Website modernization project.

This project is for the onboarding of staff to support the implementation of the SmarTrip Mobile App 2.0 by providing application integration and deployment to include development; configuration and testing; and deployment of the code to production environments for the applicable SmarTrip components and dependencies.

• Apply concepts of application architecture to assist customer teams responsible for developing application requirements in specific functional areas.
• Coordinate work to prevent overlap and ensure alignment with the Enterprise Architecture Framework, information technology (IT)strategy, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), strategic drivers, and standards.
• Prepare as-is and to-be application architecture artifacts, including system connect diagrams, application reference models, software requirements documents, interface descriptions, data dictionaries, and application staging plans.
• Work with data and infrastructure architects/engineers and software program managers to ensure integrity of application systems and plans with overall Enterprise Architecture.
• Guide the work of business/test analysts and documentation specialists.
• Successfully complete mandatory security awareness training on annual basis.
• Review and assist with system hardening and vulnerability remediation.
• Exceptional application architecture, and software development skills.
• Strong analytical, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft (MS) Visio or other data or application visualization software to document application architecture.
• Experience using MS Excel to perform basic software requirements documentation.
• Familiarity with MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
• Experience coordinating software requirements and working with development teams.
• Proven ability to plan and deploy complex custom Web application programs and process improvements.
• Experience performing the application Architecture function, from conception to deployment.
• Experience with administration and architecture of Business Process Management; and
• Experience using Visio and Moqups to document the relationship of application architectures.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or in a related discipline.
• 5 Years Strong understanding of web and mobile architecture
• 5 Years Experience with O365 Tools and applications
• 5 Years Experience using Microsoft (MS) Visio or other data or application visualization software to document application architecture.
• 5 years' Experience coordinating software requirements and working with development teams
• 5 years Proven ability to plan and deploy complex custom Web application programs and process improvements
• 5 Years Experience performing the application Architecture function, from conception to deployment
• 5 Years Experience with administration and architecture of Business Process Management
• 5 Years Experience using Visio and Moqups to document the relationship of application architectures
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or in a related discipline.

NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D
• Comprehensive 401k plan
• Paid Time Off

NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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