Madison, WI - IT - DOC - DMS - BTM - Application Architect III

Web Application Solutions Architect (Application Architect III) who has experience developing Java Applications in a Kubernetes environment, along with knowledge and experience in a DevOps architecture utilizing Docker containers. The candidate should have exposure and experience with tools such as GitLab, Rancher Desktop, and Jira. This contractor will support the development team in the following areas: Provide expertise in the development standards adopted by the organization, contribute to the development standards of the organization, develop product architecture and seek buy in from customers, and work with team and project leadership to remove roadblocks from the development teams. This is a key role on the team and will touch every project and product the team is a part of. This role will routinely interface with other teams, as well as our customers. While not a development role, some development will be required from time to time.

These task assignments are required in order to support the transformation effort of modernizing several key web applications for the Department of Corrections. Tools and techniques used in this position include, but are not limited to; web services, SQL, data structure creation, well defined interfaces, standardized schemas, event driven architecture, reusable components, common schemas. This position follows the life cycle methodologies and transformation to DevOps principles, and performs program coding and testing. Resolves technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation. The contractor should have extensive exposure and experience in developing in a DevOps envrionment in: --Language (Java) --Framework for frontend (React or Angular) --Frameworks for backend (Spring Boot and Spring Cloud) --Repository (GIT) --Continuous Integration (GitLab & Rancher) --Container concepts (DOCKER) --Orchestration (Kubernetes) --Backend development principles (Database and cache, Server, and API (REST & SOAP).

Soft skills should include the following areas of emphasis:• Communication Skills• Analytical skills• Accountability• Creativity (passion to research, learn, and apply DevOps principles)• Time management• Work independently but have a strong presence/participation within a team group.

Under the direction of the BTM Manager and Project Manager, Java Developer IV is responsible for performing task assignments to modernize existing custom web applications that support and complement the enterprise source systems and business requirements. This position will assist and provide the transformation of the Struts UI framework applications to the new DevOps REACT framework and the CI/CD pipeline for deployment. This position will perform the duties for the Custom Web Application team as the DevOps SME. These assignments are key to moving all of our custom web applications onto the new platform in the next 2+ years in addition to new custom web app requests from the business. This development strategy is imperative in order to meet the business demand of delivering new technology solutions, extended existing custom web applications in order to support the business in a timely manner.

Required Skills : 5 years of experience in the following: 1. Application Architect and Design experience within DevOps Environment 2. Kubernetes Experience 3. Programming background in Java, JavaScript, ReactJS, Bootstrap, SQL, HTML, CSSBasic Qualification :Additional Skills :Background Check :YesNotes :Selling points for candidate :Project Verification Info :Candidate must be your W2 Employee :YesExclusive to Apex :NoFace to face interview required :NoCandidate must be local :YesCandidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::NoInterview times set : :NoType of project :Other Project TypeMaster Job Title :VMS Access EntryBranch Code :Madison