Solutions Architect

The SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT provides the primary technical leadership on projects from design through implementation. The SA is responsible for creating and documenting the application architecture. The architect must balance the business requirements, the client's technology strategy and overall organizational preparedness. The SA will follow the project through completion to ensure a proper implementation of the design The Solution Architect will also analyze and recommend technology strategies where gaps exist including performing proofs-of-concept as needed and building a business case. The SA will also assist in documenting the overall application reference architecture.

OVERVIEW:

- Create and document the project architecture
- Collaborate with business analysts to apply and refine business requirements to drive the architecture
- Work closely with developers to create and document the detailed design
- Perform code and design reviews as needed
- Collaborate with other developers and architects to create integration strategies between IT systems
- Work with the infrastructure teams to ensure the software is effectively mapped to a hardware implementation
- Collaborate with IT Information Security to ensure solutions comply with Corporate Risk Management policies
- Perform proofs-of-concept as needed to determine technology solutions
- Build business cases for new technology enhancements
- Identify and champion reuse opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in a similar discipline with proven IT experience
- 7 years' experience in information technology
- 5 years' experience in solution architecture and technology leadership
- Ability to document a solution architecture
- Working knowledge of Design Patterns
- Substantial integration experience with Real Time (sync and async), batch and intra-day service levels
- Familiarity with infrastructure design
- Demonstrated depth in.NET or Java development
- Proven ability to build consensus in a matrixed, collaborative environment
- Strong oral and written communications
- Financial services experience a plus

This contract position is expected to be 12 months in duration.