Applications Architect

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Job Description

Job Summary

This position influences the development and implementation of Information Technology (I.T.) strategy, initiatives, and governing policies. He/She assembles detailed reviews of the enterprise and documents capabilities and conceives approaches to aligning technical solutions with business needs. This position assists in defining the direction for projects and solution architecture. This position plans and champions the execution of broad initiatives aimed at delivering value to internal and external stakeholders. He/She leverages data, technical, and business knowledge to drive the development of capability frameworks at portfolio and enterprise levels. This position is involved throughout the project life cycle with emphasis on the initiation, feasibility, and analysis phases.

Responsibilities

• Ability to design systems that and are secure, high-performing, scalable, highly available, and resilient, aligning with business requirements.
• Influences the development and implementation of Information Technology (I.T.) strategy, initiatives, and governing policies.
• Assembles detailed reviews of the enterprise and documents capabilities and conceives approaches to aligning technical solutions with business needs.
• Assists in defining the direction for projects and solution architecture.
• Supports I.T. leadership by planning and championing the execution of broad initiatives aimed at delivering value to internal and external stakeholders.
• Leverages data, technical, and business knowledge to drive the development of capability frameworks at portfolio and enterprise levels.
• Supports project life cycle with emphasis on the initiation, feasibility, and analysis phases.
• Proficient in conveying complex concepts through both spoken and written communication.
  
  

• 13+ years of IT experience
• 3+ years application architecture experience
• Experience in defining new architectures and ability to drive an independent project from an architectural stand point
• Experience with developing software solutions & web services
• Understanding of Information Security practices, database design principles, cloud base solutions, UPS.com systems & business capabilities
• Experience in DevOps and Agile
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelors Degree or international equivalent in Computer Science or related field - Preferred