Contract to Hire - .Net Application Architect

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers in IT, financial services, engineering, semiconductor, clinical and pharmaceutical domains. You can learn more about us at   www.mindlance.com . Position Details: Role: .NET Application Architect Location: Frisco, TX Duration: 03 - 06 Months Contract to Hire (W2) General Summary: · T he IT Applications Architect is responsible for the design, implementation, integrity and support of enterprise architecture systems. · Provides technical expertise, to include addressing and resolving complex technical issues. · The primary responsibility of the Web Application Architect i s to provide the overall technology guidance and structure for creating and maintaining the . Net web applications and REST services. · They will direct the backend design of new applications from conception to completion and oversee the technical staff involved with the development project. · Candidates must have strong problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as creativity and the ability to work with abstract concepts. · The candidate will work with technical teams, business and end-users to successfully develop applications. · Develops solutions in coordination with the technology principles, standards, and practices established by the IT Enterprise Architect. · Provides formal technical guidance and informal assistance to Enterprise System Engineers. · Develops Best Practices and Architecture Guidelines for solving common issues. Essential Duties And Responsibilities: · Develops designs and oversees the implementation of .Net applications and REST services with SQL back end . Establishes software best practices, designs and analyzes requirements and specifications and develops production migration procedures. Provides specifications for the acquisition of tools as required. · Works with application development team to solve technical challenges with industry best practices. · Addresses and resolves complex technical issues with internal/external customers. · Very important to be good communicator and updates management team with the weekly/monthly status. · Takes accountability and drives project to the completion · Develops and maintains precise system documentation, guidelines and presentations for management review. · Initiates and creates enterprise strategies and plans for systems administration and security. Prepares and maintains storage management plans, including routine backups, long-term archives, and disaster recovery support. Collaborates in the development and deployment of the Disaster Recovery Plan. · Analyzes enterprise system performance. Develops and implements system performance improvements. · Participates in development activities including code reviews, as well as coding and testing of new enhancements. · Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required: · Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field. · 8 years of experience with Enterprise software development to include 2 years of experience working in architecture capacity within an enterprise development organization. · Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of customers. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with business and gains their trust and respect. · Broad knowledge of Microsoft technology, frameworks, solutions, and tools All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.