_{14th April, 2025}

Software Solutions Architect #1023003
Job Description:

• This position is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of scalable, secure, and modern software applications for the Department of Treasury.
• In addition to delivering new solutions, the role includes maintaining and enhancing existing IT applications.
• The Application Architect will provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise to development teams, with a focus on usability, security, mobility, maintainability, and code reuse.
• This full stack role blends architecture, leadership, and development responsibilities. The ideal candidate will work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate closely with departmental program managers, DTMB project teams, and technology oversight groups.

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable application architectures using .NET and modern JavaScript frameworks (primarily React).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams across the full software development lifecycle.
• Architect and implement microservices-based solutions with RESTful APIs and asynchronous communication patterns.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers and product owners to apply Human-Centered Design principles to software design.
• Ensure adherence to WCAG 2.1 and ADA compliance guidelines for all user-facing applications.
• Optimize applications for maximum performance, security, and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and guide best practices in clean, testable, and maintainable code.
• Integrate with SQL Server and other relational and NoSQL databases.
• Drive DevSecOps adoption for faster and more reliable delivery.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions that align with business goals.

 
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Experience as a hands-on Application Architect or Technical Lead.
• Expertise in .NET Core / .NET, C#, ASP.NET MVC/Web API.
• 5+ years of experience in React, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• 5+ years of experience in SQL Server, writing complex queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
• Experience in RESTful APIs and modern authentication protocols (OAuth2, OpenID Connect).
• Experience with accessibility standards (ADA, WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design.
• Experience in Unit Testing, Integration and Test Automation using ADO.
• Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and Azure DevOps.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders.

 
Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in TDD and/or Test Automation using ADO, Test Complete or similar.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and related patterns (e.g., service discovery, API gateway, message queues).
• Experience or Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

 
Additional Info:
 
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is a financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!
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