.net Architect...cutting Edge & Close To The Code
Applied Information Sciences (Fairfax, Virginia)

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<P><B>Applied Information Sciences (AIS) is highly regarded software and systems engineering firm providing professional application development services to commercial and government clients since 1982. One of Microsoft’s oldest and largest Managed Gold partners in the U.S., AIS is exclusively focused on building enterprise class custom applications using Microsoft technologies. As we continue to experience extraordinary growth, we are seeking professionals to join our AIS Team.</B></P>

<P>AIS is proud to be recognized as one of the <B>Top 50 Best Places to Work</B> in Greater Washington by the <I>Washington Business Journal</I>.  AIS offers excellent salary and benefits packages including a 401(k) plan with employer matching, employer subsidized Health, Life, Dental and Long Term Disability Insurance, generous paid sick and annual leave, pay for all federal holidays, and generous referral awards. We also support your technical and educational goals after six months of full time employment. </P>

<P>The AIS technical staff enjoys professional and well-equipped workspaces, state of the art development platforms, the latest Microsoft and partner tools, and most importantly the opportunity to apply leading Microsoft technologies in large enterprise applications. A dynamic work environment, professional career development, and diverse projects to challenge even the most advanced developers are just a few of the reasons that AIS is the right organization for building your career.</P>

<P>Our Federal Practice is currently seeking skilled and experienced .NET Architects with a strong background in professional consulting, SOA design, software development lifecycle, technical implementation and oversight and in-depth experience with integration implementations.</P>

<P>Individuals will be responsible for working with large government/private clients as a part of the AIS team working in the DC Metro area. </P>

<P>Location: Reston, VA</P>

<P>Number of Positions: 1</P>

<P>Security Clearance: Minimum Secret Clearance</P>

<P>Travel: 0-25%</P>

<P>The Technical Architect will be responsible for designing custom applications utilizing the Microsoft platform.  Additionally, the Technical Architect will be responsible for the following:</P>

<UL>

<LI>Lead project design and define overall solution architecture.

<LI>Develop design artifacts for .NET based solutions using Object-Oriented Analysis & Design techniques and UML notations and tools.

<LI>Demonstrate sound understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture principles and Best Practices in solution architecture and design.

<LI>Manage small to mid size projects and mentor developers.

<LI>Write application code following project design and architecture.

<LI>Unit test and document code.

<LI>Write SQL queries, stored procedures and triggers for SQL Server 2000 and 2005.

<LI>Assist client with scalability, performance and reliability enhancements.

<LI>Be a principal author of or contributor to RFC/proposals.

<LI>Continue to demonstrate a willingness to learn - participate in user groups, register for web casts.

<LI>Possess a demonstrated ability to conduct in architecture/framework reviews.

<LI>Understand and apply project methodologies such as RUP and MSF.</LI></UL>

<P>The Technical Architect should have strong object-oriented, analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills and be very detail-oriented.  Also, must possess excellent writing and communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic team environment.</P>

<P>Required Skills:</P>

<UL>

<LI>10+ years of experience designing and building distributed object-oriented application development solutions with a proven track record of delivering high quality, high impact solutions on aggressive time schedules.

<LI>5+ years in custom application architecture and SOA as well as expertise with the software lifecycle, Object-Oriented Analysis & Design.

<LI>3+ years of core .NET development experience (preferably with C#); in-depth experience with the .NET Framework, Visual Studio.NET (2003 & 2005), ASP.NET and VB.NET.

<LI>Experience with SQL Server 2000 & 2005.

<LI>In-depth understanding of Windows SharePoint Services and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007.

<LI>Experience using Web Services.

<LI>Strong problem solving skills and a creative mind, able to come up with solutions to various technical and business problems.

<LI>Ability to convey architecture/design using modeling languages such as UML.

<LI>Thorough understanding of, and ability to apply, common design patterns.

<LI>Experience with XML manipulation, validation, and navigation.

<LI>Experience with analysis and creating design documentation.

<LI>Excellent communication and client facing skills. </LI></UL>

<P>Desired Skills:</P>

<UL>

<LI>Experience with SCRUM or other Agile Processes.

<LI>Experience with Test Driven Development is a plus.

<LI>Any experience with InfoPath,  Biztalk (2004 or 2006), Team Foundation Server, Commerce Server, LINQ, Silverlight, JavaScript, AJAX, and any type of Workflow development (K2.NET, WF or others) is a plus.

<LI>MCSD/MCPD/MCAD a plus.

<LI>Desire to blog or present and speak publically or internally on your favorite technical topics.</LI></UL>

<P>Applied Information Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or any other basis covered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit and business need.

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