Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:
Drives enterprise optimization by introducing capabilities (inclusive of all functions) for their domain of responsibility utilizing in-depth knowledge and expert skills to advance domain strategies. Translates business needs for the domain into architectural solutions that meet performance, reliability and security expectations. Applies enterprise roadmaps, principles, standards, and practices to drive their domain strategies and execution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Leads preparation of domain architecture viewpoints and models depicting current, target, and interim states. Use current state viewpoints to identify and analyze pain points and opportunities (PPOs). Lead advanced modeling and analysis to meet the strategic needs of the organization with respect to system, information, functional/non-functional needs, performance and security/regulatory requirements. Create and utilize architecture patterns and ensure alignment with IT strategies and reference architectures. Ensure target state alignment and integration across architecture domains. Ensure upstream alignment / traceability to business needs via business architecture and downstream alignment / traceability with solution building blocks. Leads the extension / enhancement of domain architecture strategies, standards, and guidelines. Identify and support development of reusable domain patterns.
Leads design, engineering and implementation of assets for internal use in solutions to improve solution quality; collaborate through implementation phase. Leads peer reviews and represent the architecture domain in briefings to the Architecture Review Board. Oversees publishing and maintenance of viewpoints / work products in the architecture repository, ensuring they are organized, accurate, and accessible. Disposition stakeholder comments / feedback received via project and non-project channels. Ensures that regulatory and compliance issues are addressed in solutions.
Leads collaboration with other teams (business and technical), key stakeholders, and partners to understand needs to maximize architecture impact and address technical limitations. Leads the evaluation/selection of a solution / product design that aligns with IT / Domain strategies, standards, and guidelines.
Leads research emerging domain trends to determine their relevancy and fit for the organization.
Leads vendor evaluations and selection process broadly; leads vendor evaluation and selection for domain-specific tooling. Represent the architecture domain in the drafting of RFIs/RFPs and the evaluation / scoring of vendor proposals.
Leads the development / enhancement of architecture domain methods and tools. Ensure the alignment / integration of domain architecture processes / deliverables with those of other architecture domains and SDLC disciplines. Leads development of domain related communications / education materiel for use with stakeholders and architecture / SDLC partners.
Leads domain assessments for most complex new / proposed projects for architecture impacts in support of annual planning, resource estimation, and alignment with IT strategy and enterprise architecture. Provide input to project, product, and enterprise technology roadmaps. Provide regular reporting on progress, issues, and opportunities related to architecture domain.

(see domain specific roles and responsibilities for the ways these uniquely apply to each domain)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field OR In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Experience: 10 years' Experience in Architecture Domain
Licenses/Certifications
Certified System Architect Upon Hire Preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree
Domain Specific Experience
- Integration Architecture and Design
  - Integration Patterns: Proficiency in patterns like message queuing, event-driven architecture, publish-subscribe, and data synchronization
  - Middleware Expertise: Deep knowledge of middleware platforms like Apache Camel, MuleSoft, Oracle SOA, or IBM WebSphere
  - API Design and management: Expertise in designing RESTful, SOA, or GraphQL APIs and managing them through API Gateways (AWS, IBM)
- Data Integration and Transformation
  - ETL Processes: Proficiency in Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) tools and data pipelines for integrating disparate data sources.
  - Data Formats and Standards: Expertise in working with XML, JSON, CSV, and data exchange protocols like EDI
  - Data Governance: Ensuring data quality, security, and compliance during integration
- Cloud and Hybrid Integration
  - Cloud Integration Platforms: Knowledge of Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) solutions like Dell Boomi, Azure Logic Apps or AWS AppFlow
  - Hybrid Environments: Designing solutions that integrates on-premises systems with cloud services
  - Microservices Integration: Ensuring smooth orchestration and communication between microservices using tools like Kubernetes and Istio
- Messaging and Event Streaming
  - Messaging Systems: Expertise in systems like IBM MQ, RabbitMQ, or Active MQ
  - Event-Driven Architecture: Experience with event streaming platforms like AWS EventBridge or Apache Kafka
  - Asynchronous Communication: Proficiency in implementation decoupled systems using messaging and event streaming
- Security and Compliance in Integration
  - Secure Data Exchange: Ensuring encrypted communication channels and secure handling of sensitive data
  - Access Control: Managing authentication and authorization for integrated systems (OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect)
  - Regulatory Compliance: Ensure integration aligns with standards like GDPR, HIPAA, or SOX
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
    - Ability to motivate and influence others so that project objectives are met in a timely manner.
    - Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to develop high quality solutions.
    - Ability to coach, delegate, and develop architects and engineers.
    - Ability to managing cross-domain architecture solutions and issues.
    - Expertise with domain related architecture frameworks, methods and tools.
    - Effective organizational, interpersonal/relationship management, analytical, communications (written and verbal) and collaboration.
    - Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.
      
      Salary Range: $150,000 - $268,125
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      Department
      
      Enterprise and Infrastructure
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