By working at Platinum Solutions you’ll have the unique opportunity to make a difference and save lives in the process. Our software helps the federal government monitor terrorist communications, arrest violent criminals, and improve the safety of prescription drugs and medical devices. We develop custom solutions based on open standards and an agile methodology so our clients can quickly respond to a changing world. 

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Due to our rapid growth, we have an immediate opening for a Senior Technical Architect for a project supporting the FDA in Rockville, MD.  The ideal candidate would serve as the overall technical lead on the Document Archiving Reporting and Regulatory Tracking System (DARRTS) project, providing operation and maintenance and system enhancements for a mission important system that interfaces with several other systems and databases. 

Scope of efforts to include:

·         IT service management

·         Operational support

·         Software support

·         IT maintenance and enhancement

·         Technical support

·         IT operation and maintenance planning

·         Data analysis and correction

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Evaluate and propose architecture, design and technology alternatives

·         Propose recommendations to infuse new technology and serve as a resource for the team in evaluating and proposing technical alternatives for resolving project issues

·         Work within the team to research, analyze, and document recommended solutions

·         Produce and obtain agreement on design specifications; clearly articulate to the client the pros/cons of evaluated solutions and be able to support recommendations

·         Engineer new code, work with and enhance existing code base

·         Design technology enhancements

·         Lead and mentor team of software engineers; create and promote guiding development principles

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         8+ years experience in developing web-based applications using Java, JDeveloper, Core Java API, JSP, Servlets, or HTML

·         Considerable experience implementing iterative system development solutions in a lead position

·         Extensive experience using SQL, PL/SQL and front end J2EE technologies

·         Extensive experience with systems development utilizing an Oracle database with ADF/UIX (or later) Java components

·         Knowledge and utilization of the tool set (e.g. Java, Eclipse, DROOLS) required for completion of BPA activities.  Experience overseeing a tech refresh

·         Experience integrating multiple systems

·         Excellent written communication skills

·         Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; including the ability to work with both business and technical representatives at all levels

DESIRED SKILLS:

·         Experience working in a CMMI environment

·         Broad knowledge in all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle

·         Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

about platinum solutions:

Platinum Solutions, Inc. is an award-winning developer of innovative, secure systems for improving business and government operations. With particular expertise in law enforcement, intelligence, defense, homeland security and healthcare, we offer creative solutions to those responsible for ensuring the nation's security and public safety.  On a day-to-day basis our employees say that they like the interesting work we do and being part of projects that make a difference.

At Platinum Solutions, our commitment to excellence, innovation, and workplace culture have been recognized in the marketplace.  We are the proud recipient of many industry accolades including Washington Technology Magazine’s “Fast 50”, Washingtonian Magazine's "Great Places to Work", Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Fastest Growing Business in America” and Inc. Magazine’s “Fastest Growing Private Companies in America”. 

We highly value our employees and support them by providing an excellent (and fun!) work environment, career advancement and a competitive compensation and benefits package to include: paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long and short term disability, company paid life insurance, 401(k), referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement.

If you are an accomplished Senior Technical Architect with the experience and drive to succeed, please send your resume to hr@platinumsolutions.com

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For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.platinumsolutions.com

Platinum Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.