Software Architect – IBM Rational Tools - Remote

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a highly technically skilled Software Architect to provide management and support to our current  company-wide Configuration Management System. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting Configuration Management, Asset Management and Requirements Management activities. This position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.

Primary Role Responsibilities:

• Maintain current automated solutions within the company-wide CM system on assigned project(s). Provide maintenance and development support, develop custom integrations with the IBM Rational tools using IBM Cloud Services.

• Development of mobile applications integrated with IBM products to provide custom solutions for users with specific tasks such as working in the field including functional testing, performance testing and security testing.

• Providing traceability Reports, including interactive dashboards using Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI.

• Programming in server-side programming languages including Python, Java, as well as database languages, SQL. Building and supporting scalable APIs, services and applications. Maintain and develop Web Forms for project teams’ use such as for field auditing, functional auditing, data input from field, etc.

• IBM Jazz Java Server API, Client API and ClearQuest API.

• Working with Parsons’ IT to ensure that the infrastructure is in place to successfully support the CM system implementations.

• Mentor and train CM team as appropriate to provide backup support for critical implementations.

• Provide CM implementation training as required for project teams.

In Summary:

• Provide administrative and design management as IBM Rational Tools Specialist supporting active projects and implementations under the direction of the Parsons’ Systems Integration Manager and Configuration Manager.

• Gather requirements, design and develop the software system, program, test, validate and maintain proper documentation.

• Use reporting tools to generate reports as required by end users and automate them using programming methodologies and scripting, including interactive dashboards.

• Develop a full stack software (web and mobile app) to capture incoming data from external source. Provide an interface for internal staff to create/modify/delete data and integrate data visualization tool to allow upper management to view, generate & schedule reports.

• Create database schemas as per the requirements and perform database queries.

Education and Technical Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent

• 7-12 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS IBM RATIONAL TOOL SPECIAIST ADMINISTERING THE IBM RATIONAL TOOL SUITE WITH A FOCUS ON CLEARQUEST AND CLEARCASE

• 5-7 YEARS EXPERIENCE PROGRAMMING IN JAVA, PYTHON

Technical Skills/Languages Required:

• IBM RATIONAL CLEARQUEST AND IBM RATIONAL CLEARCASE, IBM Jazz, IBM Rational Publishing Engine (RPE), IBM Rational Team Concert, IBM ClearQuest, Eclipse IDE, Crystal Reports, DOORS DNG, POWERBI

• Python, Java, JavaScript as well as database languages, SQL, scalable APIs, services and applications

Technical Skills/NICE TO HAVE:

• Django, .NET, Spring, Rails, Phoenix, Node.js, React, TypeScript/JavaScript, AI Machine Learning, AWS, specifically with Serverless services such as API Gateway, Lambda, etc.

• Professional development over spring boot 3.0 and experience with SOAP and REST

• Web Technologies : HTML, CSS, React.js, Spring MVC, Hibernate, D3.js, Node.js, Express, AJAX, SOAP, REST web services.

• Databases & Technologies : Oracle SQL, MySQL, Mongo DB, AWS, Exploratory Data Analysis, Elastic Search, Agile methodologies

• Frameworks & Tools : OpenCV, JUnit, Maven, Apache-Spark, Git VCS, Visual Studio, Eclipse, Matlab, Micro-Services

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$96,400.00 - $182,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!