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Senior .NET Architect

Do you want to be a part of something big? Are you a .NET architect extraordinaire? Do you operate well in a fun, high-energy environment? Are you a Team Player? Volusion is a profitable, growing business that supports over 17,000 online merchants – ranging from home businesses to Fortune 100 enterprises. If you are passionate about .NET software development then we want to hear from you!

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a .NET Architect to actively contribute to the continuous maturation of our engineering policies and best practices for software development; be responsible for product system architectural design and coding; and evaluate, select, and implement development tools and new technologies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Primary responsibilities involve working with the application and design teams to effectively model the business requirements into target applications: Design and code all aspects of a solution based on the Microsoft .NET platform using best practices and common patterns, including database, component layers, user interfaces, web services and integration patterns
• Responsible for research, planning, estimating, designing and ensuring customization and integrations components are designed to meet the business needs
• Develop technical architecture and design documents for specific project initiatives
• Must be able to lead technical development process and perform application architecture, design and code level reviews in addition to daily coding/development responsibilities
• Research, design code, test and debug software applications to include SQL database operations
• Understands complex business and technical requirements and translates those requirements into a system/solution architecture
• Develop appropriate analysis deliverables and maintain traceability; develop quality code that meets project and department standards
• Thrives at “Getting Things Done” quickly to meet the business needs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• 7-10 years experience in developing architecture and design documentation, analyzing, defining and documentation processes for application interfaces with internal and external systems;
• 3-5 years experience developing enterprise, data driven solutions (.Net 2.0 framework or later; 3.5 experience a plus): C#, ASP. NET, CSS, HTML/JavaScript, ADO.NET, XML, AJAX, Web Services, SSL, multi-threaded programming, designing and building frameworks, SQL database design, integration and development with Visual Studio 2005 and 2008
• Strong analysis, design and development and testing skills required; usage of best practices in .NET development and architectural design patters
• Familiarity with the Agile/Scrum methodology
• Experience with mentoring mid-level developers
• BS degree in computer sciences, information systems, related field or comparable experience;
• Personal characteristics include: self motivated, thorough, articulate, detail oriented, creative, personable, and team player.

TO APPLY:
To find out more information about Volusion and our current career opportunities, please visit our website: http://www.volusion.com/careers.asp. Please submit resumes to hr@volusion.com with the subject "Senior .NET Architect". Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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