Senior Application Architect

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:  English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

This position is the \"master builder\" of application architecture for business technology solutions and is a consultant and leader within the delivery teams. Create and maintain an architecture that covers the entire business application solution aligned with the business strategy. Focus on the creation of a secure and nimble environment, characterized by flexibility, scalability, reliability, resiliency, availability, extendibility and cost effectiveness. Ensure holistic architecture design by appropriately integrating other key architectural disciplines (business, security, data, infrastructure) and collaboration into the overall solution. Responsible for communicating the business application solution vision through the creation and syndication of an architectural blueprint depicting the current environment, the proposed environment and a transition plan of how to reach the desired state. Ensure best practice, adherence to standards, and reliability. Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions. Mentors less experienced teammates to build technical expertise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job.  Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time.  
1.    Design and communicate the enterprise application architectural vision necessary to meet business needs. Complete the necessary review processes or assessments to ensure the architecture vision is delivered.
2.    Lead the identification, planning, creation and oversight of sound application architecture frameworks, guidelines, patterns, and standards for use across the enterprise to influence application architecture decision-making and consistency.
3.    Responsible for the creation and implementation of the appropriate review processes to identify potential architectural issues early in the development/procurement cycle for the purpose of steering the proposed solution towards a sound architectural conclusion.  This includes development of required artifacts.
4.    Identify and drive application architecture consolidation and optimization opportunities, including integration of emerging technologies and business capabilities.
5.    Perform approved proof-of-concepts to “test” technology and business application capabilities and provide recommendations to senior management regarding future use within the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.    Bachelor\'s degree in Business or IT, or equivalent education and related training
2.    Ten years of application development/support experience; five years of application architecture experience
3.    Strong analytical and architectural skills
4.    Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, facilitation, and influence
5.    Significant knowledge of current and emerging application architecture principles, methodologies and tools
6.    Experience as negotiator with vendors for relevant products and services
7.    Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking with ability to differentiate feasible from academic solutions
8.    Ability to translate high-level business planning information into application needs/solution
9.    Maintain a high-level of awareness and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, as well as industry and Bank issues in order to recommend and effectively influence the utilization of the appropriate technologies to solve for business challenges and enable business optimization and growth
 

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Visual / Audio / Speaking
Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.
Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding 
Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.
Availability
Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.
Travel
Minimal and up to 10%
 

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