HBITS-Software Architect

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Job description

Form 1: Task Order Request FormRevised 07/30/2024

Request Date: (Must be the date submitted to OGS)
2024-09-05

Agency Name:
Information Technology Services (ITS)

Agency Contact Person(s):
Donna DiCesare

Agency Contact Email:

Agency Contact Phone Number:
(phone number removed)

Has Agency received the necessary internal Agency (management) approval(s) to support this Position(s)?
Yes

Has Agency received PTP approval from OITS to support this Position(s), if applicable?
N/A

Has Agency received DOB approval to support this Position(s), if applicable?
Yes

Will Federal Funding be used to pay (in whole or in part) for this Position(s)?

(Per Attachment 7, Section 1.7.6)
No

If YES, identify any additional Federal terms and conditions that are required to be included.

Is this a request for the NYS Department of Labor?

(Per Attachment 7, Section (phone number removed)
No

Is this a Project/Program specific Position?
No

If YES, list the Project/Program Name:

Provide a short description of the Position:
The candidate will design and assist with the implementation of software systems. The Software Architect will design, develop, implement, support and enhance, custom applications written in Java/J2EE, JSF, XML, SQL or other programming languages. Ensure user interfaces and back-end services are developed according to architecture, programming and user experience (UX) standards.

Provide a list of the day to day tasks to be performed by the Selected Candidate:
This individual will participate and guide development efforts in the following activities:

• Provide oversight on the analysis and design for enterprise applications using JAVA/JEE, JSF, XML, XSLT;

• Participate in the development of applications throughout the SDLC, including the redesign of legacy applications;

• Implement standards related to application technologies, including UI standards, development methodology, and coding and style guides;

• Develop and guide quality assurance processes including code reviews, performance testing, security scans, and adherence to industry, state, and federal standards;

• Identify and escalate technical risks and issues appropriately;

• Guide and engage in development activities which may include data analysis, data structures, data manipulation, preparing logical database models.

• Prepare, and/or review technical documentation such as system architecture designs, schemas, solution proposals, as appropriate.

Is this a new or existing Position(s)?
New

Number of Position(s) being requested: (Maximum of 5 per Attachment 7, Section 1.2.1)
1

Position Job Title: (Per Attachment 4)
Software Architect

Position Skill Level: (Per Attachment 4)
Senior

Number of Form 2 Candidate Responses allowed per Contractor, per Position?

(1 or 2 per Attachment 7, Section 1.2.2)
1

Target Start Date:

(30 Business Days minimum and 90 Calendar Days maximum from date of request)
2024-10-18

Engagement Length in Months:

(2 to 30 per Attachment 7, Section 1.2.3)
30. 0 Months

Is this a Full or Part-Time Position?

(Full-Time is 40 Hours Per Week)
Full Time

If Part-Time, enter approximate number of hours per Week:

What are the daily work hours?

(Note if negotiable or list preferred start and end time):
8.5-hour days (time ranging from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm)

Where is the Home Base Region? (Per Attachment 4)
1

Where is the physical work office located?
Alfred E. Smith Building, 80 South Swan Street, Albany, NY, 12210

Is telecommuting allowed for this position?

(As designated by the Authorized User)
Yes

If YES, note if negotiable or list the percentage allowed/number of days allowed per week
50%

What is the format of the Candidate interview?
Webcasting

If Webcasting, is Candidate required to be on camera?
Yes

What type of software is typically used by the Agency?
JAVA, JEE, RAD, MQ Series, SOA, SQL, Web Services, XML, XSLT, AJAX, IBM Rational, JSF, JavaScript, MS Visio, LoadRunner, Subversion (SVN), Maven.

What type of hardware is typically used by the Agency?
IBM WebSphere/Portal Server 8, AIX, LINUX, Oracle 12g, SQL Server.

Position Mandatory Qualification (Per Attachment 7, Section 1.2.4)

Position Job Title:

(Per Attachment 4)
Software Architect

Makes high-level design choices and dictates technical standards, including software coding standards, tools, and platforms. Designs multi-leveled architecture or component interactions of a large scale software system.
Pass/Fail

OGS HBITS Determination

Position Skill Level:

(Per Attachment 4)
Senior

60 - 84 Months: Candidate is able to work independently, without assistance and provides guidance to others. May have an advanced education.

Position Requested Qualifications (Per Attachment 7, Section 1.2.5)

Requested

Qualification Number
Requested Qualification

Notes to Agency:

Points assigned will change depending on the number of Qualifications submitted

There is no requirement to have 10 Qualifications.

Only Number of Months is an allowable unit of measurement for experience.

Points Assigned for Meeting Qualification

(Always 75% of Max Points)
Maximum Points Assigned for Exceeding Qualification

(Max Points)

1.
72 months experience designing and implementing highly available and scalable multitier applications using Object Oriented or Service Oriented Architecture involving data structures, algorithms, software design and JEE Design Patterns.
15
20

2.
60 months experience developing applications that are implemented with JAVA Development Kit 1.8.
9.375
12.5

3.
60 months experience in developing applications using JMS, EJB, MQ, JAXB, JAXWS, JPA or Hibernate.
9.375
12.5

4.
60 months experience developing applications with JSF, JSP, HTML, Angular.
9.375
12.5

5.
60 months experience deploying applications in either IBM WebSphere Application server, JBOSS, TOMCAT
9.375
12.5

6.
12 months experience developing, implementing, and integrating systems related to criminal justice processing.
7.5
10

Required

Documentation
•Résumé

•Copy of Candidate Identification

(i.e., Driver's License/Green Card/Visa and Passport if applicable)

•Any documents referenced in the above Requested Qualifications (i.e., professional certifications, degrees, etc.)
0
0

Requested Qualifications Must Always Total 80 Points for Maximum Score
60
80

Interview Must Always Total
20

Total Score
100

Additional Information Requests:

Are there additional security requirements for the Authorized User?
Yes

If YES, include the additional security requirements:
Mandatory ITS Security Agreements and Fingerprint-based Background Check.

Will additional training potentially be required during the Engagement?
No

If YES, provide description of anticipated training:

What type and/or manner, of knowledge transfer is requested during the Engagement?
Consultant will work with State staff to ensure that sufficient code reviews take place during the course of development. Written documentation may be required.

Is travel anticipated during the Engagement?
No

If YES, list anticipated frequency and locations for travel:
N/A

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