6+ Months contract based Project Architecture in New York (NY)

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CONTRACT - 6 MONTHS +

NEW YORK, NY

Responsibilities:

    * Drives any project architecture from vision to working systems by working with senior level executives, project managers, business analysts, developers and other members from cross functional teams.
    * Identifies risks in a given project, monitors critical paths and provides mitigation options.
    * Develops and implements integrated IT solutions, assessed by benefit, risks and costs that support business strategies.
    * Works with the business leaders to create conceptual architectures that align with company objectives by considering and presenting different alternatives.
    * Materializes the conceptual architecture to set up the right environment for the development team.
    * Leads team of developers and members from cross-functional teams to Client the desired architecture.
    * Mentors the development team through code reviews and architecture sessions.
    * Applies well-established patterns and best practices to system level design.
    * Selects technology and approaches based on the capabilities of the current development team.
    * Hires developers for different project teams.
    * Communicates technical vision and roadmaps with no supervision.
    * Builds and maintains high profile as a technology leader both inside and outside of the firm.
    * Establishes and maintains working relationship with all groups across the organization
    * Collaborates closely with different functional groups to ensure project architectures adhere to the strategic objectives of the company.


Qualifications

    *  Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science
    *  5+ years of solutions architecture experience leading enterprise scale application architecture and infrastructure projects.
    *  8 + Software architecture experience in .NET
    *  Prior experience in designing public facing large, web-based applications.
    *  Track record of designing multi-tiered systems.
    *  Use of following UI technologies in previously designed systems; CSS, XHTML, JavaScript, JQuery, MVC
    *  Use of the following technologies in previously designed systems: Remoting, WCF, Web Services
    *  Proven track record of leading multiple teams with a working knowledge of Asset, Configuration and Infrastructure management.
    *  Requires expertise in application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines.
    *  Application of best practices and patterns in Enterprise System Design and Integration.
    *  Experience in making build vs. buy decisions.
    *  Ability to manage and execute through influence in addition to management through direct line accountability and operate effectively in a matrix organization.
    *  A collaborative style and ability to build the appropriate relationships and partnerships across the firm.

I can be reached at 609-945-1108.

Abhishek
APN Consulting, Inc. | Princeton Park Corporate Center

1100 Cornwall Road | Suite 205 |   Monmouth Junction NJ 08852
Work 609-945-1108 |Fax 732-960-1638
Email abhishek@apnconsultinginc.com |Web www.apnconsultinginc.com
APN is an Inc.500 company (#255 on the 2009 list of fastest growing private US companies)

5+ Years - Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

The ASP.NET developer will plan, design and implement web applications in C#, ASP.NET and asp 3.0 (active server pages). The ASP.Net Developer will also design and develop the SQL Server database components including schema, performance tuning, data access methods and stored procedures. This person will create, enhance and support requirements for the web application. This person must work well in an agile environment with agile processes .This person will also design database schemas, business rules and access methods for SQL Server alongside building, deploying and maintaining web application and services. This ASP.Net Developer will also be responsible in tuning the performance of web application and database while following the best practices to ensure stability and safety of data and application.

This role will be very dependent on the strength of the candidate presented.  This is not a development manager role but the candidate should have leadership skills.  They will not only be a hands developer but also be able to work closely with the 2 overseas teams.  Reviewing code, making recommendations. providing documentation, working closely as an Architect or with an Architect.  Once the individual understands the inner workings of the system and the team, management would expect this person take on a Team Lead role.  This is very much a coding role.


Qualifications and Required Experience:

    * Minimum of 5 years developing multi-tier web applications
    * Minimum of 5 years developing database applications with SQL Server 2005
    * Minimum of 4 years developing ASP.NET and C#
    * Minimum of 4 years developing asp (active server pages) with VBScript or JavaScript
    * Minimum 2 years developing web services
    * Expertise in e-commerce and credit card processing
    * Experience with version 3.5 of the .NET framework and ASP.NET
    * Solid understanding of object oriented design methods
    * Solid understanding of security practices for internet applications and SQL Server

Client Information
Our Client has modernized the art business through specialized services provided to the professional art community. The core element of thier business is the Online Gallery Network -- the largest of its kind, with over 2,200 galleries, 158,000 works and 39,000 artists from around the globe. Their Network serves dealers and art buyers alike by providing a survey of the market and its pricing trends, as well as the means to communicate instantly, inexpensively and globally. Other key areas include a Magazine, a free, daily online trade magazine; and the Price Database, the industry standard for illustrated auction price records