Application Architect

Operational For the various projects under progress:

• Map complex business requirements to correct architecture, design and design new or refactor areas where insufficient infrastructure exists in the projects
• Participate, contribute, and provide opinion on changes, enhancements and design being done to the projects
• Provide technical and data leadership to the application development group, including being able to advise on the future direction of systems

Leadership

• Partner with business stakeholders to provide IT solutions to business initiatives
• Evaluate and recommend solutions, alternative frameworks, products / solutions available to current and future releases of product
• Technically evaluate existing architecture / design of big software systems and providing alternative solutions and recommend appropriate path for a product / project

Experience required ( sector knowledge, specific work/projects, product knowledge)

Strong knowledge of Banking Systems and Banking Practices

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Experienced in interfacing to cross-organisational business and IT functions

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A good working understanding of all aspects of the software development life-cycle

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Experienced in producing high quality, well-structured solution documentation

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Good track record of being an SME for Banking Systems

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Experience within IT Development and/or operational practice

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Experience of using structured methodologies

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Commercial experience - establishing business cases and / or developing commercial propositions

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Exposure of implementing and supporting IT changes following a full Project lifecycle.

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Design / Proposal Writing experience

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Coding / Development / Testing / Implementation experience

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Experienced in creating high quality (well structured) MS Excel spreadsheets.

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Experienced in creating high quality (both from a grammatical and presentational perspective) MS Word documents.

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Exposure to MS Visio and other MS Office products.

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Ability to utilise Microsoft Project to produce project plans.

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Experience of working with external suppliers

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Experience of indirectly managing, coaching or mentoring other employees

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Flexibility to work from Vendors' Locations, * Have strong interpersonal skills.

• Be analytical and clear in thinking and documentation.

• Have the necessary technical skills to deliver a Business as Usual or new development solution

• Work well under pressure.

• Be self-confident and decisive.

• Display leadership characteristics.

• Be passionate about the quality of service delivery and improvement.

• Build excellent relationships with customers and gain their trust

• Have good communication skills both oral and written

• Work well with a team and with external suppliers

• Manage their time effectively

Understand how best to utilise technology to deliver business solutions

Architectural skills:

• Should be strong in design patterns, and industry best practices with experience of applying them to solve software design problems.

• The ability to analyze the various quality dimensions of an application including performance, reliability and resilience, security and design and implement improvements to meet them.

• Should have very up-to-date knowledge of technologies, technology trends, and third party solutions for software problems.

• Should have excellent analytical and communication skills.

• Ability to work on complex projects with globally distributed teams and tight timelines., * 10+ years of IT experience of which 3+ years should be in a senior architect role.

• Hands-on working experience in architecting/building large scale mission-critical systems Desired Qualifications Experience, education and any certifications as necessary for successful job performance

• B. S. or beyond in computer science or a related field

• Experience in financial services

Success Factors Personal characteristics contributing to an individual's ability to excel in the position

• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work with and motivate diverse, globally distributed teams