Application and Solutions Architect

Description CBTS is recruiting for an Application and Solutions Architect can who can provide enterprise support on assigned IT architecture initiatives.


Major Responsibilities:


1) Must be able to represent the IT Architecture team, with internal customers and external vendors.



2) Must be able work with virtual teams of architects and IT teams where needed.
Also responsible to consult and deliver project artifacts for assigned projects, while ensuring quality in all deliverables.


3) Must be skilled in 3-4 of the following IT architecture areas, and want
to become knowledgeable in all of them:
Execution, Application, Development, Operations, Network, Security, and Integration Architectures.


4) As situations demand, must be able to succeed in unstructured environments, and where needed, understand how and when, to get help to ensure success for all.



5) Must have outstanding integrity, with a passion for quality, yet tempered with pragmatism. The successful individual must understand we are a service organization, and often meeting dates may require an incremental solution.


6) Must have the ability to talk easily and clearly communicate with technicians, business people, other team members.



7) If called upon, must be able to assist in solving, production problems, by possessing the collaboration and team skills needed. Must be an excellent problem solver.



8) Must be flexible where needed, yet strong when required.




Education Background & Certifications Required:


Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related field.


Experience & Skills Required:


5+ years in an Architecture role, preferably in a large enterprise environment.

Demonstrable skills would include:

Successful record in a large, complex, enterprise environment.

Experience in applying architecture principles within an SDLC.

Knowledge of technical functionality of a major DBMS such as Oracle or SQL Server.

Knowledge of stress testing applications

Experience with documentation such as the concept of "system maps" detailing enterprise systems, including all inputs and outputs to each system.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.




Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:




Office environment.

Occasional travel (10-20 days per year).