Hello Associates,
This request initially went out as an intermediate level Architect. After reviewing resumes and phone screening several candidates, the manager is changing this request to a Senior Architect. None of the current submittals are being considered for the role. The manager has provided this feedback on the skills he wants to see: Financial service industry (investment banking, retail/commercial banking, insurance, etc) experiences, recent conceptual, logical and physical data model design experiences with *Erwin data modeler tool (version of 3.5.1 or 7.1/7.2)* Role: Architect Senior Location: Cranston, RI End Date: 2+ months *Purpose of the role - How it adds value* The ideal candidate will function as a Data Architect, participating in the design and implementation of databases that can support the ongoing company growth. Utilizes CASE tools to develop large project and business-wide logical data models. Manages and conducts one-on-one interviews and facilitates JAD sessions to elicit data requirements. Ability to work in both a team environment and on individual projects is essential. *Deliverables: criteria/results by which success can be measured:* · Builds and maintains project *data models using CASE technology.* · Maintains database dictionaries and integration of systems through database design. · Maintains status of project responsibilities · Able to review requirements and evaluate risks/benefits for a moderate to large impact project · Able to prepare implementation plan and contingency plan for supported applications for moderate to large impact projects. · Identifies risk areas and implements preventative measures. · Identifies opportunities and enhancements or resolutions with assistance from Vendor and/or Business Line. · Identify contention areas and recommend improvements · Provides technical guidance to junior team members. · Encourages others to recognize valid contribution of other team members · Searches out opportunities to address a large group of peers on a technical issue or initiates a presentation to the user community. · Runs project meetings efficiently. · Coordinates Activities with Vendor personnel (vendor presentations, site visits, prepare for installations, etc.) · Provides technical expertise to terms, conditions, and schedules of agreements with product/service providers. * * *Technical Knowledge:* - Expert knowledge of *Erwin*. - Experience with *Oracle, SQL Server, DB2 UDB and DB2 Mainframe. * - Experience using MS Project. - Ability to write clear documentation of procedures, and ability to write specifications for data models to be developed. - Exceptional communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills. - Extremely detail-oriented and able to follow clear methodologies for troubleshooting and development. - Ability to support and work within standard software development life cycle practices. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline. - Minimum *5 years experience with verifiable skills with Data Modeling*. - Exceptional problem solving skills. - Strong communication skills. - *Banking or financial reporting experience* helpful
