· Review Architecture used in building the Social Services Information System (SSIS) applications for performance issue and recommend improvements.

· Review specific application screens or processes for performance issues and make recommendations for improvement.

· Review the use of Component Libraries within the application and evaluate their use versa other libraries.

· Review and evaluate the current client server architecture to determine if a move to newer options such as Fire Dak would be worth the transitions. And if so, provide a modernization plan for Migration.

· Review The use of the Socket Server with newer technologies. TSQL Connection component to use. Rest or Soap Server to talk to app Server.

· Review and make recommendations on appropriate use of Caching/User Setting within the Azure hosted environment.

· Evaluate the possible use of Layout Controls to mitigate the problems with adjusting size.

· Review the Document Template Editor and make recommendations on how to improve the design.

· Recommend a way for the architecture to allow the application to transition between the current validation and database access to a Restful validation. This architecture should allow for the system to use both the current and new process so modules can be migrated over time.

· Evaluate the chains of refresh that may cause slowness and client flickering.

· Evaluate the use of XML that builds structure for the application to run.

· Provide knowledge transfer.

Minimum Qualifications

· Ten (10) years’ experience in a Delphi development role.

· A Master’s degree substitutes for three years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree substitutes for two years, or an Associate’s degree substitutes for one year.

· Five (5) years’ experience in architecting an enterprise component base solution using Delphi.

Desired Skills

· Worked on an enterprise level system.

· Ability to code enterprise level solutions within the Delphi development suite.

· An understanding and experience working with the Development Express Component Suite.

· Ability to review complex architecture Client Server Architecture.

· Ability to evaluate system architecture to provide so that project definitions address issues on multiple levels of the technology stack.

· Worked on a highly customized solution.