Application Architect

APPLICATION ARCHITECT

Link Technologies is currently recruiting for an Application Architect for our client in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Designs and develops technology applications and services to support the needs of the business. Has a deep technical understanding of n-tiered application design patterns as well as an in-depth technical knowledge of the design of several corporate systems such as Opera, LMS, Infogenesis, Patron Management, SpaSoft, Stratten Warren to name a few. Leads and performs complex systems development; root cause analyses of problems and incidents associated with applications and services within the corporate environments. Designs and builds technical solutions that provide for self-healing and high availability of all applications installed at LINK TECHNOLOGIES CLIENT. Partners with Business Analysts/Architects to define technology system scope, objectives and requirements. Drives merging business requirements with technical software solutions including data design. Maintains working knowledge of industry directions/standards and recommends for integration into our portfolio. Mentors other team members within the Application Architect team

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

- Solves technical/business problems and guides others in the delivery of business solutions.
- Consults with cross-functional teams to design, develop and implement software applications.
- Defines application architecture and drives solid decisions.
- Procures systems integration or custom-developed, application subsystems.
- Applies creative force and facilitates design of software components, systems interfaces and user interfaces to meet business objectives.
- Maintains currency in software development patterns and methodologies to support an agile environment.
- Promotes application architecture view within larger architecture context.
- Follows relevant developments within industry and recommends and establishes best practice.
- Completes project life cycle to resolve data or engineering issues.
- Manages all projects from Cradle to grave - design, implementation to turnover.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct/official supervisory responsibilities, but works in close coordination with all functional disciplines within the IT organization to ensure the solution being proposed is deployable to a production environment and support the needs of the business.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering ore related field.

Three (3) or more years as a Software Systems or Application Developer with a demonstrated track record of development of more and more complex solutions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Gaming License.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

- Knowledge of Oracle databases
- Microsoft Office skills
- Knowledge of MQSeries and Messaging
- Knowledge of Java
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Knowledge of process mapping
- Written and oral communication skills including interaction with business partners, vendors, and technical staff
- Knowledge of IBM Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Stack
- Knowledge of networking concepts and communication protocols
- Knowledge of Architecture concepts and frameworks
- Knowledge of systems integration
- Knowledge of security design and implementation

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to walk, stoop and/or kneel.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The position performs the majority of duties and responsibilities in a climate controlled office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS:

Regular scheduled hours - Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Must be flexible, if needed, for occasional work outside of normal business hours.

To apply, please send your Resume in MS Word format and reference Job ID #3386. We look forward to working with you!