Job Opening - Technical Architect

Posted May 11, 2011

Are you passionate about technology? Are you the ‘Go To’ expert for troubleshooting complex SharePoint and .Net solutions? Are you looking for an opportunity to influence the industry in technology deliverables while providing exciting solutions in an enterprise platform?

AgileThought is seeking Technical Architects to join our Chicago team!

AgileThought is a full service software development and implementation firm staffed by passionate, experienced software professionals. It is our goal to deliver exceptional service by combining many years of practical experience with extremely high standards of professionalism and quality.

The services we provide primarily center around the design and delivery of software solutions.

AgileThought works closely with clients to build custom software solutions using an agile and iterative approach to software development. We make sure that the software you get is the software you need. Working in small iterations, instead of one long cycle, we give our clients a chance to see the software as it evolves. We want to build the best possible software solution, one that also fits in with our clients existing and future technology infrastructure.

We have extensive experience in a variety of technologies, including:

.NET (ASP.NET, Windows Forms, WCF, WPF)
C# and VB.NET
SQL Server 2000/2005
BizTalk 2006 R2
Java / J2EE (IBM WebSphere and BEA WebLogic platforms)

Currently, we are seeking Technical Architects with SharePoint and .Net experience in multi-platform environments. Ideally, a minimal of 8 years of deep technical experience combined with excellent communication skills.

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

8+ years professional software development experience
Deep understanding and knowledge of the .NET framework, including ASP.NET development
Deep understanding and experience with agile development practices, including unit testing and continuous integration
Solid working knowledge of and experience with one or more of the following technologies: SharePoint, SQL Server, JQuery, Azure, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, Silverlight, WCF/ASMX/REST, WPF
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
A strong sense of ownership and a willingness to work with team members to drive out successful solutions
Ability to learn business concepts quickly
Create and support reusable development frameworks and tools used by the .NET development projects
Guide client in custom development projects on .NET technology implementation & best practices
Develop Best Practices, Standards and reference architectures for .NET applications
Ensure adherence to Standards through structured review processes. Lead design reviews of web and Windows-based applications
Provide proactive and reactive consulting on .NET and Windows development
Evaluate and recommend on Microsoft .NET technology based products (commercial or open source) as to their technical merit and architecture
Assess risks associated with usage of 3rd party components and packages

Please include a current resume, and a brief description of the type of position you are looking for. Submissions lacking this information will not be considered.

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