Sr. Manager, Application Architecture

Description:Key technology leader managing a group of enterprise application architectsConsult with the business units on short and long term business requirementsWork closely with the product management organization to set product direction and strategyHelp in the development of a technology strategy for the organizationInteract and coordinate initiatives with other architecture groups, product development and operationsExecute on strategic initiatives and maintain open communication across departmental displinesManage project / initiative queue and resource allocationOrganize, control, measure the progress of architecture strategies, initiatives and projectsPerformance management and Career planning for employeesCoach, mentor, educate and train employees on the application architecture teamManage the budget for the application arcihtecture teamParticipate, contribute and evolve architecture forums like JAD/ARB/CARBHelp in building a knowledgebase of guidelines, patterns and other architecture documentationContinously work towards improving PDLC, Systemic qualities and Developer productivityQualifications:Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent, Masters or PHD a plusMinimum of 10 years of software engineering experience and at least 5 years as a technical arhitectAt least 2 years of management experienceBroad knowledge of applications and systems engineering areasSkilled in the latest architectural frameworks for application, networking, security, databasesExperience in architecting and building large scale applications which are highly scalable, reliable and availableExperience with technologies like Java, Oracle, MySQL, Clearcase, EclipseExperience with OOAD, SOA, N-Tier architecturesExperience in various applications domains like ecommerce, risk, customer support, search etc.Ability to interact with other architects, other architecture groups, product groups, operations, business and vendorsStrong analytical and troubleshooting ability with problem management skillsExcellent interpersonal, organizational skills with an ability to communicate ideas to others at appropriate levels, in a clear concise manner.The ability to promote cooperation among peers, subordinates, superiors and other teams toward achieving team and corporate goals.The ability to mentor subordinates in skills that they need to develop and to advance in their career path.Demonstrated ability to review others technical designs and development work to ensure quality and consistency.Creative – develops and presents many varied and unique ideasGreat leadership skills – able to influence, motivate and gain the cooperation of people across the organizationSalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceJob Location: San Jose, CAJob Number: RUSAEBAY7127-594346Company URL: http://www.ebaycareers.com Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience Job Location:  US-CA-Silicon Valley/San Jose Job Number:  26288BR Company URL:  http://www.ebaycareers.com