About NFF

Networking for Future, Inc. (NFF) is a Washington, DC based company offering a performance-focused approach to delivering transformational IT business solutions. We take pride in keeping users productive and engaged by providing business and IT teams with the solutions they need to improve their performance in a dynamic, connected world.

NFF is the only Cisco Gold Partner headquartered in the District of Columbia with Advanced Specializations in all major IT disciplines. In addition to Cisco, NFF holds key strategic partnerships with VMware, NetApp, Microsoft, Riverbed, Splunk and many System Integrators. NFF is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and has been ranked in Inc. Magazine's 500/5000 Fastest Growing Companies list since 2007.

We offer expert solutions relevant to: Network Infrastructures, Data Center & Cloud, Network & Endpoint Security, Application Assurance, Collaboration & Mobility and Staff Augmentation.

About this Position / Responsibilities

NFF, Inc. seeks a senior application integration consultant to assist in migrating its enterprise integration platform from on-premise Oracle SOA suite to Azure Cloud solution. This candidate must be a senior level consultant which will oversee the entire process of the migration and provide consulting solutions as need.

Requirements

Expertise and Strong hands-on experience in technologies related to application integration.

Implementation of projects with integration platforms like Oracle SOA, Microsoft Azure and other cloud-based solutions

Define processes and plans for incremental migrations of services and scripts from as-is environment to cloud solution.

Evaluation of applications, define domains, trace and mitigate dependencies and create possible solution architectures for cloud migration.

Partner with technical team members (developers, administrators, quality analysts) to analyze and document the existing architecture, functionality, and dependencies of different applications in an integration.

Evaluate options and formulate solutions, assess overall feasibility, determine current and future cost models, develop timelines, and align with functional requirements.

Translation of requirements into high level technical architectures.

Strong design and troubleshooting skills with an understanding and/or development experience in multiple web service protocols, programming languages, security, development methodologies and governance.

Create, enhance, modify and develop with enterprise and custom connectors.

Work with Enterprise platforms for CRM, HR, Procurement, Finance to perform new and modify existing integrations.

Manage and complete multiple, competing, high priority projects with varying deadlines.

Qualifications

Skills

Required 20 years experience expertise in Software Engineering and Application Integration Required

Required 16 years experience working with Web Services / Messaging: XML, REST, API development, ITIL processes and SOA Governance

Required 4 years experience with cloud integration platforms like Oracle, Microsoft Azure and other cloud-based solutions

Required 5 years expertise programming with languages such as Java, .NET, Python

Required 5 years experience working with enterprise connectors and developing custom connectors

Required 5 years experience with migration of APIs from traditional applications to cloud platforms

Required 4 years experience with Unix, Red Hat Linux, Shells

Required 6 years' experience with protocols such as FTP/SFTP/FTPS/PGP/GPG

Required 2 years experience with Oracle SOA Suite 12C

Required 2 years experience with various middleware components and concepts such as BPEL, BAM, ESB, WSM, and Rules Engines.

Required 16 years use of SDLC methodologies: Agile and Waterfall

Required 16 yearsability to perform requirements gathering and documentation from internal and external customers

Required 16 years ability to work either independently or as part of a team

Required 16 years strong written and oral communication skills

Required 16 years excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to cultivate relationships with strategic partners and stakeholders

Highly desired 10 years experience with enterprise platforms including Salesforce, PeopleSoft, ServiceNow, SAP ARIBA, Box, Oracle ERP

Nice to have 2 years experience with development and concepts of MicroServices

Nice to have - Education or certification in Microsoft Azure platform architecture and development tools

Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience; or a current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

NFF Disclosures

NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:

Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account

STD, LTD, Supplemental Life insurance and AD&D

Comprehensive 401k plan

Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.