Job Description:
The Application Architect develops leading edge solutions and architectures to address enterprise requirements. A key component of the job is integration of packages and programs residing on multiple platforms.
Responsibilities:
- The Application Architect will be responsible for assisting in the definition, planning and execution of Reference Architecture and Application direction.
- Present ability to be influential in forwarding architecture initiatives across multiple development teams in a large, fast-paced IT environment.
- Assist in the balancing and optimizing application design, performance and stability on core front office systems.
- Ensures that the development teams employ balanced technical solutions and is responsible for building and maintaining reference architectures, standard documents, service catalogs as well as other supporting architecture documentation.
- Research problem areas, record as-is architecture, work with application owners to define to-be architecture, establish a plan and cost/benefit analysis to migrate from the as-is to the to-be architecture
- Ensure Application Platforms follow and have consistent development standards
- Define and provide guidance in implementing new architectures, especially Services Framework
- Understand key business processes and work with Sr. Development Managers and Platform teams to establish reference architecture and plans to migrate or keep applications inline with business processes
- Support development and maintenance of Application Monitoring and Performance measurement and reporting
- Ensure that applications are architected to support this reporting
- Work with platform teams to ensure applications are properly positioned for future changes and growth and there is a sustainable plan to achieve these future anticipated changes
- Provide support in business analysis, business architecture, and requirements expertise for IT systems across the financial services enterprise
- Participate on projects as Domain Architect and provide technical direction based upon Reference Architecture and ensure technical requirements are recorded on a per project basis
- Quickly diagnose and cure technical issues encountered in the production environment when needed
- Contribute in developing and refining process and procedures that contribute to improving Application Development methodology and related processes
- 7-9 years prior software development experience
- Experience in design, development and architecture on J2EE Application Frameworks and EAI
- Experience in Web Services design, development and architecture
- Experience with BEA, Oracle Portlet Frameworks is a plus
- Knowledgeable of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Knowledgeable of Oracle EBS modules is a plus.
- Must be self-directed in identifying and implementing architecture improvements
- Excellent demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
