Position Title: Applications Architect

Department / Section: Corporate Affairs-902 / Information Services-213

Reports to: Manager, Application Development and Support

Location: Atlanta, GA (*On-Site)

* Incumbent must work in office in Atlanta three days per week and may work remotely two days per week with manager approval *

Summary:

Responsible for technical design and implementation of new software or extensive software

revisions. Defines product technical requirements, creates high-level architectural specifications

and ensures feasibility, functionality, and integration with existing systems/platforms. Works in

a constructive and determined manner to execute the strategies and goals determined by

management.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Maintains a very high level of technical expertise in Application Security, Software Development Methodologies, Database Design and Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence / Analytics, Networking Principals, and Server Administration.
• Designs and develops frameworks, reusable libraries and front-end/ back-end components for web and mobile applications.
• Provides technical leadership to the application development team.
• Ensures that uniform enterprise wide application design standards are maintained.
• Collaborates with other stakeholders to ensure the architecture is aligned with business requirements.
• Conducts complex research projects to evaluate methods, technologies and specific software systems.
• Participates in reviews and audits of departmental standards and procedures.
• Leads developers through early stages of product development to ensure architectural constructs are being implemented correctly.
• Participates in team or individual code reviews to provide unbiased assessment of technical quality.
• Provides direction to developers on story sizing, backlog grooming, and release planning.
• Performs trouble-shooting efforts and investigations when necessary.
• Proactively views articles, tutorials, and videos to learn about new technologies and best practices for software development.
• Manages the automation of application build, test, and deployment.
• Resolves problems with minimal supervision and assistance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BS / BA in Computer Science or Information Systems or 10+ years of relevant work
• experience.
• Ability to interpret complex business problems and develop appropriate technology based
• solutions.
• Desire and ability for quick learning of new tools and technologies.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to balance the long-term ("big picture") and short-term implications of individual
• decisions.
• Customer focused attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to setup and maintain build, test, and deployment automations.
• Ability to lead others and maintain individual job responsibilities while providing clear
• communication to management and clients.
• Ability to lead meetings with technical groups and influence outcome.

At least 10 years of experience with a combination of the following technologies:

• .Net Core utilizing the C# language
• Asp.Net WebForms and MVC
• Node.js, AngularJS and Angular
• HTML, JavaScript and CSS
• RESTful API's
• Message brokers such as RabbitMQ, Kaffka or Redis
• SQL Server database design and programming (T-SQL)

Number of Reports: 0

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

MEAG Power offers a competitive benefits package including;

• Health, Vision and Dental coverage as well as Opt Out Incentives
• Health and Dependent Care FSAs
• Vacation and Sick days
• 10 paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday (if hired prior to July)
• Short Term Disability (after 1 year of service)
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Individual, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan with company match & non-match contributions
• 457(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
• Vacation Purchase Program

MEAG Power is an equal opportunity employer. MEAG Power provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

MEAG Power is a drug-free workplace. External candidates are required to pass a drug test and background screening before beginning employment.