Job Description

Expert -Software Architect

The Expert Software Architect will support the
modernization of Division of Laboratory Quality
Certification (DLQC) applications by performing redesign
activities. The modernization of Division of Laboratory
Quality Certification applications will allow for approval of
laboratories to perform COVID-19 testing and track
laboratory investigations

The Expert Software Architect will design, coordinate and
architect technical aspects of applications to allow for
rapid Agile implementation. The Expert Software Architect
guide a development team to analyze, design and program
complex projects including coordinating activities on
multiple aspects of the project, assuring quality control
and providing technical guidance to project teams, as well
as interfacing with business owners and project
management staff. The Expert Software Architect will
review business requirements documentation with project
team to clarify for technical design, guide systems and
program design to meet highly complex business needs,
preparation of detailed technical specifications from which
programs are developed, and creation of appropriate
documentation in work assignments such as program code
and technical documentation. The Expert Software
Architect will prepare development time estimates and
justifications for assigned tasks and provide
recommendations to project manager, coordinate
development activities, selects technologies, design testing
plans, assure quality control and effective change control
and provide technical guidance to project teams. The
Expert Software Architect will code, test, debug,
implement, and document highly complex programs, and
develop complex test plans to verify logic programs;
develop and maintain release management process
including planning, tracking, communication and
coordination of technical tasks associated with release;
and support project personnel in resolving complex
program problems. The Expert Software Architect will
serve as technical project lead, providing guidance to less
experienced technical personnel, as well as identify, track
and resolve issues, recommend changes and provide supporting documentation. Consultant works onsite in
Albany, NY at supervisor’s discretion.