Solution Architect Java

REF. NR.
4051CD

LOCATION:
Lugano und Region

INDUSTRY:
Bank

START:
ASAP

DURATION:
6 months +

ROLE:
The role is providing JAVA solution architect and senior solution engineer functions consisting of a high-profile global web application.

KEY DELIVERABLES:
. analyzes functional and non-functional requirements in order to design a suitable application architecture in accordance with the company guidelines and the department vision and to provide requirement engineers with feedback
. considers alternative solutions between the architectural boundaries of overall architecture and domain architecture, as well as the application relevant interfaces to other applications and documents the decisions and corresponding reasons
. ensures that the solution fits the existing application landscape in agreement with the corresponding functional architect and central architecture team
. takes full responsibility for the production and maintenance of the Software Architecture Document (SAD).
. co-ordinates solution engineering project activities in respect to necessary work products related to the application documentation and project documentation (eg effort estimations, detailed work plans)
. designs solutions taking into consideration economic efficiency, quality, feasibility and alternative solutions within the project activities
. supports requirement engineers to design the domain object model
. evaluates available technologies and suggest news within the boundaries
. translates, interprets and implements the domain roadmap in his/her project
. defines and conducts reviews of relevant artifacts including code
. acts as technical representation (with the knowledge of the current technology standards), advisor and contact point for a project and ensures the relevant know-how is properly shared
. cooperates closely with the Functional Architect, Central Architecture, Software Engineers, the IT Owner, the Requirements Engineer, the Test Manager, Test Engineers and the IT Project Manager
. Has an in-depth understanding of the Java and JavaEE technologies
. Assists other solution engineers in the implementation of the business logic requirements in JavaEE
. Supports production operations analysing reported issues, inspecting logs and performance figures

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
. Shows ability to be an effective team member working closely with colleagues from multiple teams and disciplines, bringing added value to the team
. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
. Shows understanding of good project planning practices and team management processes

THIS POSITION REQUIRES:
. 8 years minimum working in IT in the solution development area
. 4 years working as Solution Architect
. Experience in the design, and implementation of multi-tier application platforms
. Ability to evaluate different architecture models/patterns
. Good knowledge of Java/JavaEE development platforms and associated frameworks/platforms (EJB 3, JPA 2, JSF, Facelets, JMS)
. Advanced UML knowledge and related tools (eg EnterpriseArchitect)
. In depth knowledge of multi-layered architectures, design patterns, architecture patterns, integration solutions
. Experience in development, roll-out and maintenance of complex applications
. Strong communication skills and ability to deal effectively with people face to face and over the phone across different cultures and time zones (off-shore)
. Responsive to changing requirements and priorities
. Strong negotiation skills, both with internal as well as external clients
. Ability to produce and discuss presentations to Senior Management
. In-depth knowledge of Eclipse,Subversion
. Oracle 11g and related tools (eg PL/SQL Developer)
. Weblogic server 9.x/10.x knowledge
. JUnit and Continuous Integration solutions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
. Experience working in Credit Domain of Banking Industry
. Experience working within a Matrix-managed environment
. Experience working in international projects
. Experience in application development projects run according to CMMI standards

LANGUAGES:
. Fluent written and spoken English
. German and/or Italian language skills