Microsoft Solutions - Senior Architect/Senior Manager
Choose Credera for a rewarding career that provides a range of opportunities and challenges that allow you to play a key role in solving problems for top Fortune 500 companies…a place where you will have the chance to work with cutting edge technologies alongside the brightest technical minds in the industry. Choose Credera for the chance to work with leaders who desire to equip and encourage you both in your personal and professional growth through monthly tech meetings and a company-wide mentorship program...choose Credera for the chance to work in a fun environment where you would enjoy minimal travel, company Fireside Chats, monthly happy hours, and a company trip!
Credera is proud to have tied in rating with the #1 company on Glassdoor’s Best Place to Work list, received theirOpenCompany Distinction, and to have a 100% employee recommendation rating. We are also honored to be selected as one of Texas Monthly Magazine’s Best Companies to Work for in Texas (2013, 2014, 2015), one of the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America (2012, 2013, 2014), Dallas 100 (2012, 2013), and Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in North Texas (2013).
Those selected for this position will join a high performing team of individuals who endeavor to live out our core values of humility, integrity, excellence, and professionalism. If you would like to be associated with a rapidly growing firm that passionately believes in providing excellent client service, then please consider joining our professional family.
The primary focus for this position will be technical leadership and management, mentoring, enterprise architecture, engagement management, application design, project guidance, business development, and application development in the various areas of Microsoft related technologies.
Responsibilities :The successful candidate will join Credera’s Management Team and be responsible for assisting with overall practice strategy and growth as well as execution of client engagements including gathering requirements, application design, business and technical leadership, project leadership, database design, software development, testing, and implementation. Engagements range from 100% custom application development to Enterprise Portal design and implementation (i.e., SharePoint), cloud solutions (i.e., Azure, Office 365, Intune), eCommerce (i.e., B2B and B2C), MS Dynamics CRM design and implementation, mobile solutions, Enterprise Application Integration/SOA (e.g., BizTalk, WCF, etc.), and more.
Qualifications :Applicants must be strong leaders with a deep background in a Microsoft centric development environment including: Visual Studio.net, ASP.net, C#, VB.net, MVC, MS SQL Server, and be at least familiar with one or more of Microsoft’s platform technologies such as SharePoint, BizTalk, Azure, CRM, etc. Applicants must have excellent communication and organization skills, object oriented development skills, documentation skills, self-motivation, project leadership expertise, and maintain outstanding professionalism.
- Degree in the area of MIS, CIS, or Computer Science
- 7-10 years minimum application development experience in a professional environment
- 2-5 years minimum project management and/or technical leadership experience
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Database and Object Oriented Design skills
Additional Preferred Skills:
- Previous consulting experience
- Experience with JQuery, XML, XSL, ETL, Web Services, and SOA
- Experience with MS SharePoint, Azure, CRM, Commerce Server, or BizTalk
- Experience with Agile, Unified Modeling Language, Rational Methodology, or MCSD
Competencies:
The ideal candidate is energized by new challenges, thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment, collaborates well in a team-oriented environment, and has the ability to lead in a client-facing role where delivering solid work that exceeds high expectations is a measure of success. Below is a specific break down of some of the competencies expected for a Senior Architect/Senior Manager in the Microsoft Solutions Practice:
- Technical Breadth: Quickly learn, understand, and articulate various technologies available to solve business problems; Demonstrate a wide variety of technical solutions
- Project Execution and Control: Effectively define, execute, administrate, and oversee the timely delivery of a project that yields excellent results; Quickly adapt to changing business priorities and requirements
- Leadership: Inject creativity and leading edge thinking throughout an engagement; Make each engagement a major learning experience for all; Effectively mentor and transfer skills to other team members
- Client Relationship and Management: Work well and effectively communicate with senior client personnel (i.e., business ad technical) in order to develop lasting business relationships
- Business Development: Recognize business development opportunities; Qualify identified leads; Orchestrate lead development activities; Deliver proposals; Manage opportunities to closure
Company Description:
Credera is a management consulting, user experience, and technology solutions firm with offices in Dallas, Houston, and Denver. We work with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging industry leaders, and provide expert, objective advice to help solve complex business and technology challenges. Our deep capabilities in strategy, organization, process, analytics, technology and user experience help our clients improve their performance. Clients depend on our ability to anticipate, recognize, and address their specific needs. Credera’s consultants work with some of the world’s best known brands in a variety of industries, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Interstate Batteries, The National Geographic Society, Neiman Marcus, Pep Boys, The Container Store, and many more emerging industry leaders around the country. More information is available at www.credera.com.
Along with a great company culture, Credera provides an outstanding compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent performance-based bonus program, and a comprehensive benefit plan (e.g., medical, dental, disability, matching 401k, PTO, etc.).
If your values, goals, and objectives are in line with ours, please check out all of our current openings by going to https://jobs-credera.icims.com and applying online. Credera is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Credera may not be eligible for consideration. Candidate must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Credera. Credera does not commence (“sponsor”) immigration cases in order to employ candidates.