Application Architect

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Job Description:

Job Summary
This position influences the development and implementation of Information Technology (I.T.) strategy, initiatives, and governing policies. He/She assembles detailed reviews of the enterprise and documents capabilities and conceives approaches to aligning technical solutions with business needs. This position assists in defining the direction for projects and solution architecture. This position plans and champions the execution of broad initiatives aimed at delivering value to internal and external stakeholders. He/She leverages data, technical, and business knowledge to drive the development of capability frameworks at portfolio and enterprise levels. This position is involved throughout the project life cycle with emphasis on the initiation, feasibility, and analysis phases.
Responsibilities:

• Influences the development and implementation of Information Technology (I.T.) strategy, initiatives, and governing policies.
• Assembles detailed reviews of the enterprise and documents capabilities and conceives approaches to aligning technical solutions with business needs.
• Assists in defining the direction for projects and solution architecture.
• Supports I.T. leadership by planning and championing the execution of broad initiatives aimed at delivering value to internal and external stakeholders.
• Leverages data, technical, and business knowledge to drive the development of capability frameworks at portfolio and enterprise levels.
• Supports project life cycle with emphasis on the initiation, feasibility, and analysis phases.
• Improving AI usage to solve problems across the teams
• Understanding various technology platforms and create system diagrams
• Providing technical solutions for User Stories

Qualifications:

• 8+ years’ experience in Software Development. 
• Experience in defining new architectures and ability to drive an independent project from an architectural stand point
• Domain Driven Design
• Knowledge of Typescript and Java
• Experience with developing software solutions & web services
• Understanding of Information Security practices, database design principles, cloud base solutions, UPS.com systems & business capabilities
• Experience in DevOps and Agile
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• NoSQL and SQL databases
• Cloud infrastructure like AWS, GCP, Azure
• Bachelor's Degree or international equivalent in Computer Science or related field - Preferred
• Has lead teams
• Good at maths and analytical thinking

Employee Type: Permanent