Applications Architect

Applications Architect

Job Description

The client requires the services of one Applications Architect for Business Systems Engineering software development initiatives. The Applications Architect will work under the direction of the client’s Data Processing Manager(s) to achieve the goals and objectives of the projects stated below.

The client requires the services of an Applications Architect with technical knowledge and experience in programming the J2EE/JAVA, JBOSS application server, MS SQL and ORACLE database environments.
The person in this function is considered an expert in all phases of system development and must have understanding of business, business insight and broad understanding of multiple business areas.
The person in this function will be responsible for technical research of technologies and methods for meeting the functional and nonfunctional requirements.

Applications Architect responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following:
Providing structured analysis of business processes
Functions as a technical consultant or researcher.
Technical research and evaluation of technologies, tools, databases, methods, etc.
Analysis of detailed requirements and documentation
Programming and implementing solutions for business requirements
Contributor on project planning, organization, implementation
Contributor to activity definition, activity sequencing, activity resource estimating, activity duration estimating, WBS development
Contributor to risk identification, tracking, analysis
Contributor to issue management and tracking
Communications management
Effective communication among project stakeholders,
Coordinate activities with the client staff required to support the project
Provide assistance to the client staff in the preparation of procurement documents, evaluation of proposals and contract negotiations;
Provide weekly status reports to the project manager

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field or equivalent work experience;
Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Applications Architect on successful, enterprise level information technology projects;
Models and applies software engineering methods and techniques to the design, definition, development, evaluation, integration, and/or support of IT solutions.
Must have the ability to work independently or cooperatively with other software developers.
Functions as a technical consultant or researcher
Performs analysis and troubleshooting of system defects and issues.
Designs quality control and test procedures. Applies technical expertise to test system solutions.
Uses defined procedures to configure, test and debug software. Investigates, analyzes and resolves problems on software products.
With minimal supervision from more senior resources, handles portions of the projects, including services/products/technology solution evaluation/modification, data development, analysis, first draft written communications and client interaction.
Gathers and evaluates client capabilities and needs.
Assists with services/products/technology solution architecture design and installation.
Accountable to upper management for all phases of specific projects.
Experience with meeting facilitation and documentation;
Experience in delivering the project in the agreed schedule, to the correct technical specification (i.e. defined to meet user requirements) within the approved budget and other specified criteria
Experience with:
Java 1.6 and higher
J2EE (JSP, EJB, JPA/Hibernate)
Java Frameworks like JSF, Wicket, Struts, Spring, etc
Oracle 11g and higher, MS SQL Server, or MySQL
Stored procedures, triggers, views, etc.
JBOSS 5.0 and higher
Strong Oral and Written Communication skills
Experience with business analysis and gathering and documenting requirements
Experience creating test plans, test cases, and performance testing
Source code management software, example: CVS or Subversion
Experience in integration of multiple systems or applications
Experience automating data sharing processes

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
JOSSO 1.8.5 SMTP
IMAP
Unix-basic scripting and commands
Junit, log4j, Ant/Maven
MS Visio
MS SQL Server

The Applications Architect will report to the designated client supervisor. The Applications Architect is expected to perform the tasks and specific assignments given by the client supervisor.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.