Architect Washington, DC

 
Job ID: Job-1342       
Job Title:      Architect      
location:       Washington, Dc 
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Rate:   $130K - $150K +bonus   

Primary Skills: Java, Web Services, XML and Tibco tcServer, Spring, Messaging, Data/Object Caching     
Description:    Must have experience with Java, Web Services, XML and Tibco tcServer, Spring, Messaging, Data/Object Caching, 

JOB INFORMATION 
Plan and design methods for the optimization and integration of various forms of technology systems or policies and high level principals. 
Apply varied engineering and design theories to produce robust, integrated functioning of various systems, technology interfaces, and/or 
overarching information policies and high level principles. Assess functioning of overall technology and communications systems and end-to-end 
processes and to look for ways to upgrade and optimize systems and processes in the future. Align strategic goals and objectives with key business and IT initiatives 
. Work to develop an integrated view of the enterprise using a repeatable approach, cohesive framework, industry standard techniques and best practices. 

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS 

Serve as lead or technical expert to define and maintain the architectural frameworks/patterns, processes, standards and guidelines related to systems, 
business or data architecture. Align approach with broader architecture vision. 

Provide technical and architectural subject matter expertise to the various development teams including communicating architectural decisions and mentoring 
other technical staff around the various development technologies and decisions. 

May serve as lead, technical expert or project manager to team(s) concerned with development, networking and/or project management to coordinate 
changes and support enterprise technology initiatives. 

Conduct studies of new technologies to provide more efficient and cost effective architecture solutions 

Oversee multiple projects in order to preserve the architectural vision and protect stakeholder interests as well as to meet operational and financial reporting requirements 

Confer with business units and application development staff to understand both the business and technical requirements and to define architectural constraints 

Create performance metrics and traceability maps to determine the effectiveness of architecture solutions and facilitate governance. 

Keep abreast of relevant architecture best practices.May review work of other team members and mentor junior architects. 

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS 

Demonstrated expertise in financial industry, information architecture and visual design, bringing concepts to life 
Experience reviewing requirements to create a solution design based on target state technology blueprint 
Significant hands on, combined, relevant hands on experience with Java, Web Services, XML and Tibco 

Experience with tcServer, Spring, Messaging, Data/Object Caching, Liferay, Alfresco, Business Rules, IBM Lombardi, iLog, vFabric, Eclipse, STS, Maven, Jenkins, Sonar, Oracle, SQL Server preferred 
Stay up to date with technology changes to recommend updates to target state technology blueprint as needed for economic efficiencies in building and maintaining long-term technology solutions 
Governance experience (working closely with the solution delivery teams to ensure adherence to the design) 
Ability to develop high-level technical design, patterns as well as any user experience designs and wireframes, working collaboratively with other teams to drive consensus as needed 
Experience with design reviews to ensure the final solution presented to the Initiative Owner has been verified by all stakeholders 
Experience with resolving design/architecture related performance issues. 
Experience with Vendor Management 

Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume. 

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