Job DescriptionOur client is searching for an Enterprise Architect responsible for architectural design and implementation of their overall enterprise software solutions. This will include researching, identification, selection, and all steps related to drive solution delivery. Systems integration will be a key focus along with aligning teams (internal and vendor development teams) to our shared technical direction and partnering with multiple teams to elaborate the solution along with its architecture, interfaces, assumptions and context. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated track record of success as a change agent as well as critical skills in developing partnerships, modeling behaviors and help drive future innovation of our software solutions.
A DAY IN THE LIFE - Design, review, determine technology platform and maintain scalable and stable off the shelf applications or custom-built technology solutions to meet business needs. Act as a subject matter expert for Applications Group.
- Improved, maintain, monitor a collection of 3rd-party and custom developed applications from an infrastructure perspective.
- Responsible for overall design of solutions and architectural landscape
- Conduct root cause analysis and advanced performance tuning for complex business processes and functionality
- Curator of the code repository and integration services
- Participate in systems related integration issues to resolution
- Establish architectural standards and direct external developers on adherence of those standards
- Demonstrate the broad expertise to integrate the technical vision for IT, integrating across technologies, systems, and organization
- Coordinate the identification and assessment of new and emerging hardware, software, products, methods, and techniques and evaluating likely relevance of these for the organization
- Is passionate about technology and has a breadth across multiple subject areas: Applications, Data, Security and Infrastructure
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Power of BI platform, Cloud Applications, N-tier web-based applications experience
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, related field or equivalent experience
- 5-8 years of experience in the Software Engineering field
- Hands on experience with cloud solutions (Azure) and related technologies to drive optimization in software solutions
- Proven experience developing strategic software architecture plans and modernization of solutions
- Extensive experience in software solution creation and development
- Solid understanding of information processing fundamentals and best practices
- Above-average analytical, conceptual and troubleshooting abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience conducting technology, trends, standards and products research
- Solid track record in prioritizing and executing tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Proven experience identifying, analyzing and resolving system problems
- Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
- Ability to mentor, interact and educate individuals/teams on strategic application decisions
