Senior Java Software Architect

Position:

Senior Java Software Architect

Job Description:

SUMMARY

As a Senior Java Software Architect, you assume overall responsibility for creating and driving the technical strategy of a premier Black Knight cloud based application. You will partner with business, product and a self-managed agile team to craft highly scalable, flexible and resilient cloud (private and public) architectures that provide durable solutions to business problems. You will guide the design and delivery of complex integrations involving UI, backend API and cloud components. You will accelerate and influence the adoption of modern technologies to reduce cost of ownership and the speed and accuracy of delivery to solidify and extend Black Knight's competitive advantage. You will collaborate with product, business and agile team members to deliver value across all products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides Java design recommendations based on long-term IT organization strategy
• Develops microservice applications and custom integration solutions, generally for one business segment; solutions include enhancements and interfaces, functions and features
• Architects systems designed to run natively in and across public cloud providers
• Works directly with OpenShift (OCP) services and technologies
• Provides solid knowledge and skill regarding the integration of applications across the business segment
• Plans, designs and develops moderately complex software solutions, utilizing the Agile SAFE framework
• Determines specifications, then plans, designs and develops moderately complex software solutions, utilizing appropriate software engineering processes - either individually or in concert with project team
• Will assist in resolving support problems as necessary
• Recommends programming, development standards, procedures, and programming architectures for code reuse
• Understands and consistently applies the attributes and processes of current application development methodologies
• Ensures Black Knight technology vision and direction is observed in existing and proposed architectures
• Researches and acquires knowledge in emerging technologies and apply knowledge to proposed business solutions
• May assist in .NET design as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience
• Requires 12+ years of experience in information technology with at least 8 years of experience working in applications architecture
• Experience with Java development
• Experience with Spring Boot framework

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with RedHat OpenShift / any of the Kubernetes based platforms (EKS/ECS, Pivotal Cloud Foundry) highly preferred
• Familiarity with REST API concepts and technologies and tools such as OpenAPI/Swagger
• Experience in delivering solutions utilizing microservices based architectures
• Experience working with applications in the cloud
• Understanding and experience with container-based technologies such as docker
• Experience with modernized frontend frameworks such as Angular and React
• Proficiency with source code management including CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with opensource database technologies such as Aurora, MySQL, or others
• Familiarity with nonrelational database technologies such as Dynamo, Mongo, or Redis
• Understanding of unit testing, TDD (Test Driven Development) and/or BDD (Behavioral Driven Development)
• Familiarity with API Management tools such as Apigee
• Experience with C# and .NET (a plus)
• Experience with Kafka (a plus)
• Familiarity working in a Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) leveraging Agile principles
• Willingness to act as a servant architectural leader to an agile team
• A thorough understanding of design patterns and their application
• Ability to define, communicate a shared architectural vision to ensure developed system is fit for its intended purpose
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization (e.g., executive, management, individual contributors)
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, team, and time management skills
• Ability to persuade and influence others on the best approach to take
• Ability to estimate work effort for project sub-plans or small projects and ensure the project is successfully completed
• Positive outlook, strong work ethic, and responsive to internal and external customers and contacts
• Ability and willingness to learn quickly and act in the role of teacher, mentor and coach

Black Knight carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, specialty, experience, and work location. The base salary (exempt) or hourly rate (non-exempt) is just one component of the total rewards package offered to our employees, including potential bonus or commission eligibility, insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability), matching 401(k) plan and matching employee stock purchase plan

EEO Statement:

Black Knight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and protected veteran or military family status. Our employees' diversity is our strength, and when we embrace our differences, it makes us better and brighter. Black Knight's commitment to inclusion is at the core of who we are, and motivates us in how we do business each and every day.

Location:

Jacksonville, FL

Time Type:

Full time