IT Architect

The contract is with a consultancy to be on an assignment at a large European site in central Paris as follows:- Tasks and Responsibilities

- Contributes to establish and enhance the IT architecture;
- Designing IT solutions that meet business requirements in line with the IT architectural principles;
- Participating in writing functional and technical specifications of applications or data
- Participating in writing technical documentation for tender procedures

Working with peer colleagues and users to collect requirements, analyse and evaluate proposals, conduct negotiations and implement specifications according to defined architectural standards.

Education and qualifications:

- University or college degree in computer engineering, computer science, physics or mathematics or a related discipline or

Professional experience and qualification in IT architecture methodologies

Knowledge and skills:

- Knowledge of BI Analytics, Data Virtualisation (esp. Redhat JBoss datavirt or Teiid)
- Strong knowledge of state-of-the-art IT methodologies and tools,
- proven ability in translating technological issues in a business context
- Identifying technical solutions for business requirements.
- Experience in team/group facilitation, project management and training would be an advantage
- Very good analytical skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deliver to agreed deadlines.
- Proven ability to generate a range of possible, also innovative, solutions and to assess the implications of these solutions.
- Good interpersonal skills, in particular communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work in a team and co-ordinate own activities with others.
- Very good command of English with proven drafting ability.