| Job Description:Black Knight is the premier provider of integrated technology, services, data and analytics that lenders and servicers look to first to help successfully manage the entire loan life cycle. Our deep understanding of regulatory and compliance issues complements the knowledge, technology and solutions we offer to help our clients achieve their business goals. Black Knight offers leading software systems; data and analytics offerings; and information solutions that facilitate and automate many of the business processes across the mortgage life cycle JOB FAMILY DESCRIPTION The Java/.NET Full Stack Architect is responsible for designing, data integration, and developing a comprehensive understanding of current implementations of web application standards. Ensures mapping of existing applications to data sources occurs and identifies problematic data issues. GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSI BILITIES - Provides .NET and/or Java (J2EE) design recommendations based on long-term IT organization strategy.
- Develops .NET and/or Java (J2EE) applications and custom integration solutions, generally for one business segment; solutions include enhancements and interfaces, functions and features.
- Uses a variety of platforms (.NET or Java/J2EE) to provide automated systems applications to customers.
- May work directly with AWS and OpenShift services and technologies.
- Plans, designs and develops moderate to complex software solutions, utilizing the Agile SAFE framework.
- Provides solid knowledge and skill regarding the integration of applications across the business segment.
- 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.
- Recommends programming, development standards, procedures, and programming architectures for code reuse.
- Has solid knowledge of state-of-the art programming languages and object-oriented approaches in designing, coding, testing and debugging programs.
- Understands and consistently applies the attributes and processes of current application development methodologies.
- Researches and maintains knowledge in emerging technologies and possible application to the business.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATIONAL GUIDELINES Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - Experience creating software applications utilizing .NET and/or Java (J2EE) required
- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) required
- Experience with Spring Boot, RESTful service development, and/or microservices preferred
- Understanding of TDD (Test Driven Development) and BDD (Behavioral Driven Development) a plus
- Experience with front-end and back-end JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, Vue, Node, Express, etc.)
- Experience with tools such as TFS, GIT, Eclipse, Maven
- Familiarity with relational database technologies such as MS SQL, Oracle, Aurora, MySQL, or others desired
- Proficiency with source code management including CI/CD pipelines desired
- Familiarity with REST API concepts and technologies and tools desired
- Familiarity with Agile design concepts and principles desired
- Proficiency in solutions design and requirements definition disciplines leveraging model driven design based tools and techniques including conceptual solution component models, business process models, use cases, etc.
- 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
- Willingly and successfully fulfills the role of teacher, mentor and coach
- May require a thorough understanding of design patterns and their application
- May require a fluency in developing and understanding sequence diagrams, class models, etc.
- May require in-depth knowledge of networking, computing platform, storage, database, security, middleware, network and systems management, and related infrastructure technologies and practices
Applications Architect IV Expert professional role. Works independently on many information technology projects frequently as a project leader and subject matter expert. Works on large, complex architecture issues or projects that require increased skill in multiple IT functional areas. Requires extensive knowledge of architecture issues, techniques and implications across all existing computer platforms. May manage or serve as a project leader for information technology projects or the applications architecture components of projects. Must have extensive knowledge of applications architecture. May coach more junior staff. Typically requires twelve (12) or more years of experience in information technology with at least eight (8) years of experience working in applications architecture. Black Knight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to rac e, 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. |
