Solutions Architect - (Auburn Hills) in Detroit, Michigan For Sale

Position: Solutions Architect Location: Auburn Hills (Local candidates will take preference) Duration: CTH JOB SUMMARY The Technical/Solutions Architect is responsible for defining and documenting the overall application strategy in support of the Technical/Solutions Architecture and application lifecycle and technology planning processes. * Another key component to this role is the ownership of the Technical/Solutions application, information, and technology strategies and alignment to business strategy, processes and organization. These strategies define the guiding principles and goals of how the client will utilize information technology, as well as input into a comprehensive project portfolio of projects to deliver the strategy. * The Technical/Solutions Architect is also responsible for the development and maintenance of Information Technology standards, standards adherence and project architecture guidance. The Architect is also responsible for developing and maintaining the application portion of the IT documentation repository, EA planning repository and operational configuration management repositories. * The Technical/Solutions Architect is also responsible for insuring that standards and processes are adhered to by development and implementation projects. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Define the strategic application technology direction for client and align to client standards * Communicate application technology strategy to business, region, group and suppliers * Set application architecture direction * Maintain and enhance the SEP systems development methodology * Define application-related policies, standards, patterns and guidelines * Support definition of IT sourcing strategies * Monitor technology trends with an emphasis on application technology Analyzing IT industry and market trends to determine their impact on the Technical/Solutions * Consulting on application and infrastructure development projects to fit them to the architecture, as well as determining when it is necessary to modify the technical architecture to accommodate project needs * Mediate deviation of standards * Support governance of technology compliance * Designing the governance structure and activities associated with ensuring application compliance with the Technical/Solutions architecture * Identifying the organizational resources, structures and cultural change necessary to support the Technical/Solutions architecture * Supports the documentation processes for the complex information technology environment within and provides these documents to projects and operational areas * Sets work priority based on business objectives * Ensures information technology strategy is in alignment with client standards * Maintains and advances an application technology strategy on behalf of the client Qualifications SPECIALIZED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR CERTIFICATIONS UNIQUE TO THIS JOB Experience and / or certifications in the concepts and methodologies of Technical/Solutions architecture (eg Zachman Framework, TOGAF, etc) and application architecture * Conceptual knowledge of business area processes and functions * Knowledge of information technologies (Database, Business Intelligence, Infrastructure, Networks, Web & Integration software) * Broad understanding of technologies and has experience in implementation methodologies, software development life cycle process, and project management * Excellent planning and organization, project management and time management skills * Strong problem solving and negotiation abilities * Ability to inform, educate and influence managers and employees to support goals and initiatives * Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills are necessary to effectively convey goals and initiatives to staff and management * Knowledge of the vendor market and possess existing relationships EXPERIENCE * 8+ years of experience * Must have hands on architecture experience with the following technologies: Java/JEE, Oracle, WebSphere, UNIX, MessageBroker, SAP, and Mobile (android or iOS). EDUCATION Required Bachelor's Degree Desired * Master's Degree Technical architecture, Solutions architecture, Zachman Framework, TOGAF, application architecture, Database, Business Intelligence, Infrastructure, Networks, Web & Integration software
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