Enterprise Architect

We are working with an exciting organization that is looking to bring on an Enterprise Architect.  You will be involved in the development of technology solutions along with mapping business requirements to systems/technical requirements to ensure they are in line with the enterprise architectural plan. This position will be responsible for ensuring quality and consistency of the application architecture across the system and providing day-to-day technical guidance to the development teams. You will oversee all aspects of application development including analyzing business requirements and translate the business requirements into a technical solution. You will also work with the developers to provide technical details for the proposed solution. You will lead and coordinate development activities for writing code, building prototypes and demonstrating early stage technology concepts that provide desired functionality to digital solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a standardized enterprise architecture and design technology solutions while partnering with the business and PMO to assist in meeting their business objectives. Review, interpret and respond to detailed business requirements specifications to ensure alignment between expectations and current or future capability.
  




• Develop, test and implement technology solutions and report on delivery commitments to ensure solutions are implemented as expected and to agreed timeframes. Performs the typical functions of the Developer role, including putting together application concepts, performing some creative design, rapid prototyping, and high-level, technical review/analysis of new technologies. Periodically coding and modifying new and legacy applications throughout the full stack using .Net, C#.
  




• Produce documents relating to application architecture, design steps, integration processes and testing procedures relating to each application developed. This documentation would also cover the installation and maintenance of application software as well as guidelines and standards that should be adhered to for each system.
  




• Provide input in the development of the enterprise architecture, in areas of disaster recovery, data integrity and security. Evaluate and recommend software technologies in these areas, evaluate alternatives and analyze problems with data infrastructures.
  




• Coordinate architectural design and integration activities with vendor partners.  Assist in the development of a standardized system of record, such as a CMDB – Configuration Management Data Base to house all documentation.  Provide updates to existing documentation when necessary.  Promote designs which enhance interoperability and maximize the reuse of work where possible.
  




• Work closely with the Infrastructure Teams to plan, monitor, manage and optimize the performance of technology solutions across the enterprise.
  

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of development experience with proven success in an architecture role (solution, application, or enterprise).
  




• Design and architecture experience in multi-tier environments.
  




• Experience creating and maintaining scalable API libraries.
  




• Experience using OO methodologies in designing software solutions.
  




• Experience working collaboratively with other developers, leading effective and collaborative design sessions with developers.
  




• Well-versed in multiple languages/platforms, including: ASP.NET C#, JavaScript, JQuery, Angular 8+, HTML, CSS, RESTful APIs, XML, Entity Framework, MS SQL Server.
  




• Understanding of data governance best practices.
  




• Demonstrated experience in architecting and moving to hybrid-cloud, multi-cloud environments.
  




• Solid communications skills, coupled with the ability to help others navigate through ambiguity toward technical solutions by leveraging those skills.
  




• Ability to present proposed solutions to technical and non-technical audiences. Comfortable presenting to, and leading, teams during project meetings.
  




• Must have a passion for continued improvement and to make a difference.
  

Requirements

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with enterprise and association management systems (Personify), CRM systems, SaaS platforms and their customizations / integrations.
  




• Experience with Azure DevOps
  




• TOGAF/ITIL Foundations Familiarity
  




• Experience with EPiServer
  




• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum practices, including continuous integration.
  




• Experience with cloud-based solutions in Azure and/or AWS.
  




• Experience with Android or iOS UI frameworks.
  




• Experience in evaluating, recommending and implementing a wide range of IT products and services; including the  Risk/TCO/ROI of potential solutions.
  




• Demonstrated ability to think at an enterprise level, across stakeholder environments to understand requirements fully and change management capabilities.