Application Architect (5016)

Perot Systems delivers consulting, business process outsourcing, application development, and infrastructure services on a worldwide basis to commercial and federal government clients. We blend strategic design, proven technology, and timely delivery through collaborative, long-term, partnership relationships that provide measurable results. We are currently building a team of VistA (Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture) experts to combine with our commercial healthcare staff to create a world class VistA support team. This team will support both federal and commercial clients interested in implementing, or enhancing the VistA solution in their environment.Our approach combines a broad range of clinicians, business analysts and IT specialists to bridge the gap between technology and the delivery of high-quality patient care. This approach fosters the establishment of IT best practices, utilization of performance based tools, and operational efficiencies within the VistA solution.We are seeking both entry level and seasoned professionals, in various locations across the US, that bring working understanding and experience with the VistA solution, and who have wide-ranging abilities to participate in an integrated team. Potential candidates must be US citizens that possess a strong team work ethic, be client focused with great attention to detail, and have a dedication to our nation's veterans. The Perot Systems team has a commitment that supersedes individual achievement and a passion for excellence.Perot Systems is looking for Applications Architects to provide oversight and guidance to all software development and re-engineering activities in support of VistA.Requirements:

Bachelors degree or equivalent and 4 years of experience

Experience in the healthcare IT industry

Applications experience including prior experience in serving as an Applications Architect

Demonstrated proficiency in implementation of packaged and custom-developed customer-facing web applications

Experience with B2B preferred

Hands on expertise in Java, JSP, EJB, JMS, and XML, including services oriented architecture implementation

Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, and instructional manuals

Ability to write reports and other varied business correspondence and present information effectively both written and oral

Ability to lead mid to large size development/enhancement project

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology

Applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearanceDesired Skills: Experience with VistA