IT Architect - Mobile

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation products, is searching for an IT Architect on our Mobile team for our Columbus, OH location.

As a Kimball Midwest associate, you will experience why we have been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Columbus TWELVE years in a row! Our sales revenue growth is dynamic, increasing from $1 million in 1983 to over $500 million today. Throughout all our growth we have kept the family owned and operated culture alive. At Kimball Midwest, you are a name and not a number and we pride ourselves on our unique culture.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Design: Lead the architectural design and implementation of software solutions using .NET mobile development frameworks and MS Power Platform, ensuring scalability, performance, and flexibility.
• Mobile Development Expertise: Bring deep expertise in mobile app development using .NET technologies and lead the development of mobile application that integrate seamlessly with backend systems.
• Power Platform Development: Utilize MS Power Platform to design and develop low-code/no-code solutions for business process automation, data visualization, and application development.
• Requirement Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements for software solutions and translate them into technical specifications and architecture designs.
• Integrate with Backend Systems: Design and implement integrations with backend systems, APIs, and database to enable data exchange and function in mobile applications and Power Platforms solutions.
• UI/UX Design: Work closely with UI/UX designers to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces for mobile applications and Power Platform solutions, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize software solutions for maximum speed, efficiency, and responsiveness, leveraging both .NET mobile and Power Platform capabilities.
• Security: Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure the security of software solutions, including data encryption, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and coding standards for software development using .NET mobile and Power Platform technologies.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams working on .NET mobile and Power Platform projects and promote a culture of learning and innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience 5+ years as a Software Architect or similar role, with focus on mobile app development using .NET technologies and experience with MS Power Platform.
• Hands-on experience with MS Power platform.
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices for both .NET mobile and Power Platform solutions.
• Experience with Agile-Scrum development methodology.
• Experience with Azure cloud and service-oriented architecture.
• Ability to analyze existing systems to create architecture documentation that outlines the as-is. Then assist in building a transition path to a future state.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of mobile development frameworks (MAUI desirable) and proficiency in .NET technologies.
• Relevant certifications Azure, TOGAF, and Power Platform are desirable.

Additional Information

We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, company sponsored life, optional life and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) plus match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), a Dress for your Day dress code and paid holidays.

Kimball Midwest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a program of recruitment of females, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, qualifying veterans and any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

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