Applications Architect

• Present enterprise technology architecture solutions which could include complex data structures, integrations, networking and security;
• Present new ideas and concepts to technical and non-technical audiences;
• Translate future-state business capabilities into solution architecture requirements;
• Design and develop API’s for a variety of applications. Identify opportunities to simplify code,improve architectures and reduce vendor dependencies;
• Create/Maintain and follow IT/InfoSec policies/procedures;
• Influence, guide and facilitate agreement with stakeholders and peers across IT;
• Estimate financial impact of solution architecture alternatives;
• Work creatively and analytically to solve business problems and propose solutions;
• Motivated and driven by achieving long-term business outcomes;
• Trusted and respected as a thought leader who can influence and persuade business and IT leaders and IT development teams;
• Technology neutral: remains unbiased toward any specific technology or vendor choice shows preference to results than personal preferences;
• Work effectively in a team environment and lead cross-functional teams;
• Displays intellectual curiosity and integrity;
• Highly skilled in multitasking; and
• Design creative/outside of the box solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in developing Enterprise Solution Designs;
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or 8 years related field experience;
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills;
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; and
• Must be highly effective within a collaborative environment.

Proficiencies:

• Extensive experience in application development methodologies and design patterns;
• Expertise in integration technologies;
• Knowledgeable on SDLC methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile / Scrum / Iterative, Rapid Prototyping, Incremental, and DevOps;
• Experience with the following technologies: C#/.Net, Python, JavaScript, CSS, HTML SQL, SSAS, Star/Snowflake/Relation DB designs, Azure DevOps, Azure, AWS, OAuth, SAML;
• Understanding of Azure Active Directory and SSO;
• Expertise with PowerShell is a must;
• Expertise on web hosting (IIS, Apache);
• Expertise on MS Windows OS operating systems. Linux a plus;
• Knowledge and understanding of different modeling languages such as UML;
• Experience and knowledge of IT service management (ITSM) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL); and
• High level of Security Awareness.