Software Architect - Horizon Software International, LLC

Who We Are

 CBORD and Horizon are the world’s leading providers of integrated technology solutions powering housing, access, foodservice, nutrition, eCommerce, and card systems for K-12 and higher education, acute care, senior living, and business campuses. Our success and growth is directly attributed to our DREAMteam. Our culture is built on integrity, respect for our people, and continuous personal development. We maintain an entrepreneurial spirit, where creativity, innovative problem solving, and learning agility drive our day-to-day actions.

 

DREAMteam (how we refer to all of us) You’re engaged and self-motivated. You think like an entrepreneur, constantly driving improvement and innovation. You act as a change agent. You’re a team player contributing to a collaborative and diverse work environment. We question the status quo and so should you. You are accountable and focused and take smart risks. You’re an extension of our talent acquisition team – always scouting top talent to join our team.

 

A Software Architect will act as a high-level contributor in assisting the Development team with tasks related to product design, technology selection, coding, testing, and documentation. The Software Architect has no personnel management responsibilities, but may be called upon to act as a lead in software initiatives.

 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Participate in the entire application lifecycle (design, test, release and support)
• Champion development initiatives and organize sub-groups in their implementation
• Contribute as a key member of a SCRUM team in support of an Agile process
• Be considered an area expert by other development team managers, as well as product owners
• Lead department analysis, design, and code reviews
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring
• Communicating with other internal and external technology leaders to advance the applications and prepare for future technology shifts.

 

• Embody and demonstrate the key cultural values core to CBORD/Horizon; Dynamic, Restless, Empowered, Accountable, Mindful.

 

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience preferred
• At least 10 years of experience in software design and coding preferred
• High technical knowledge in software development methodologies, design, and implementation
• Evidence of self-motivation and drive
• Expert analytical and design skills at a multi-product and multi-environment level
• Expertise in creating software that is extensible and reusable
• Expertise in building multitier architectures using modern paradigms such as MVC.
• Experience with microservice-focused design patterns and common platforms used in their implementation
• Expertise in modern software development platforms such as .NET, Python or Java (including related languages such as Javascript, Typescript, HTML, CSS)
• Experience in one or more RDMS (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL). Exposure to NoSQL data storage
• Experience with building application in AWS, Azure, or other cloud-based services
• Experience with hybrid HTML environments such as Ionic, Angular (mobile), PhoneGap, Kendo UI, etc.
• Experience with Windows/Linux and scripting languages like Python, Powershell, Perl, etc.
• A pattern of technical curiosity that is demonstrable across programming languages, contexts, and application architectures.
• Awareness of business issues as they impact overall project or product plans
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

 

Who You’ll Work With

• Software Development team and QA

 

Why Join the DREAMteam: DREAMperks

 

Staying Healthy

• Eligible team members have access to a robust health insurance plan on their first day of employment.

• To encourage, motivate and challenge team members to take an active interest in their health and well-being, the Company provides a Wellness Benefit of $200 for the calendar year.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

 

Enjoying Time-Off

Eligible team members are granted with the following paid time off annually:

• Vacation: 15 vacation days; pro-rated during the first year
• Holidays: 10 paid holidays each year
• Sick Time: 5 sick days; pro-rated during the first year
• Personal days: 3 personal days

 

Planning for the Future

• Employer paid Life Insurance / AD&D / Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance / Term Life Insurance / AD&D
• Access to FSA Plans & Commuter Benefit Plans
• 401(k) Savings Plan where the Company matches team member contributions $0.50 for every dollar saved up to 8% of pay. Fully vested on day one.
• Access to the Roper Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental Leave Program

 

Make an Impact

DREAMcares (The Company’s outreach initiative to support our extended community)

• Eligible employees will have access to 3 paid days off annually to serve at a qualified and approved organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Software