To those who might be interested in a platform-independent Data Architect Position.
Alan ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Bill Groff <[email protected]> Date: Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 9:40 AM Subject: Data Architect position To: [email protected] 1. Job Summary Utilizes extensive technical expertise in coordinating and developing the architectural design and build of technical solutions that assist customers in meeting the overall business strategy. Designs the technology and infrastructure around customer initiatives/projects to ensure customer needs are met, and provides the guidance and consultation necessary to achieve alignment with long-term business area plans. Serves as advocate for the business by managing relationships with System stakeholders and influencing direction of System Information Technology (IT) groups. 2. Key Activities · Designs architecture for technology-based business solutions by applying expertise with industry best or System standard architectural practices. Translates business strategy into tactical plans and maps to technology solutions to ensure the overall goals and vision of business owners are met. · Manages business relationships with little or no supervision to ensure shared understanding and support of customer direction and strategy across System IT groups. · Communicates frequently with key stakeholders in various customer and System IT forums to ensure clear understanding of business needs and requirements. Serves as a key coordination point to manage the exchange of critical information and decisions between business owners and System technology staff. · Provides extensive input to influence, establish, and prioritize the direction of System IT initiatives to provide the necessary infrastructure to achieve customer initiatives. Negotiates resolution to issues to align with business requirements. · Advises and consults with key business customers and IT System stakeholders on current and emerging business owner and System technology initiatives/solutions. · Remains current on emerging technologies and conducts research to support line of business needs and requirements. · Performs other duties as assigned. 3. Requirements · Candidate is required to have either: (1) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an information technology field and IT certifications, preferably related to architectural design; or (2) Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an information technology field. · At least ten years of information technology experience. Technology architecture/engineering, information security, or related experience required. · Familiarity with Industry and Federal Reserve Standard Application Development Methodologies. · Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills. · Excellent initiative, innovative thinking skills, and the ability to analyze details and adopt a big-picture view. · Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex technical information to technical and non-technical contacts. · Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively build relationships, promote a collaborative and team environment, and influence others. · Accomplished analytical skills. Bill Groff PAiGE Technologies, LLC. IT Recruiter 8340 Mission Road, Suite 119 Prairie Village, Kansas 66206 800-717-0606, ext. 208 913-381-0600, local to Kansas City [email protected] www.paigetech.com _______________________________________________ kc mailing list [email protected] http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/kc
