J2EE Systems Architect

The J2EE System Architect is responsible for delivering sound and optimized application architecture on projects - tasks include translating the business requirements into technical attributes, understanding the business and technical goals and constraints, articulating the solution vision, preparing alternative approaches and specifying components and interfaces. Provides technical leadership to the development team in resolving development and implementation issues. Documents all aspects of architecture including but not limited to data, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks and controls, security, etc. Develops common design patterns and documents best practices that enable consistent architecture across enterprise. Develops UML models and documents technical design specifications. Work with Enterprise Architects to understand the strategic direction and architect solutions in alignment with strategic direction.

The System Architect collaborates with project owner to ensure the alignment of QSM estimates with architecture and design. Collaborates with Project Manager to plan appropriate activities for design and development phase of the project and develop iteration plans. Supports the Application Team in resolving issues in production (post implementation) if needed.

The ideal candidate will possess the following credentials:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent extensive and related experience. 7+ years of experience in the development of distributed, mission critical applications in heterogeneous environments/architectures for multi-user systems. 3+ years of technical leadership and architecture experience. Strong ability to develop technical specifications. Expertise in broad set of web development technologies: J2EE, EJB, MQ, XML, Web Services, JavaScript, .NET, etc. Broad understanding of a spectrum of infrastructure technologies: operating systems (Unix, Windows, Linux), security, storage, network, etc. Expertise in system modeling (UML) and architectural tradeoff analysis. Solid experiences in relational databases (DB2, Oracle, SQL Server) and database scripting (e.g. PL/SQL). Exposure to enterprise application integration and experience with messaging technologies (MQ, MSMQ). Comprehensive knowledge of Rational Unified Process. Experience with object oriented analysis, design and development. Working knowledge of mainframe and techniques to interface with mainframe data and CICS transactions. Experience with web reporting tools (Actuate, Business Objects). Solid understanding of mechanisms required for satisfying architectural attributes for a system. Strong leadership capabilities Strong written and verbal communications skills. Have an aptitude to learn and apply new technologies. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with internal and external clients as needed to clarify business, operational, or technical requirements.Candidates with Project Management experience coupled with Banking/Financial Services industry knowledge a plus!

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