Application Solution Architect

Company Description  Our client is a large global IT System Integrator

Job Description Responsibilities:

Develop project technology strategy by understanding key client objectives; diagnosing and mapping client requirements; articulating solution risks and barriers; recommending project approaches; preparing time and cost estimates; planning full project life cycle

Lead and facilitate information gathering sessions to validate business cases, gather and document business and functional objectives

Implement architecture by building components and custom designs; prototyping; data migration; maintaining technical integrity and consistency; documenting system

Validate system performance by developing and conducting test scripts; completing bug fixes

Prepares client to use IT infrastructure by developing and conducting training programs

Manage customer relationship by communicating SharePoint architecture standards and frameworks; answering questions; resolving concerns and issues

Actively participate in the business development lifecycle. Identify opportunities, generate proposals, and support other sales efforts

Increase organization effectiveness by identifying opportunities to leverage solutions to other engagements

Enhance overall team accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions; answer technical and procedural questions for less-experienced team members; teach improved processes; mentor team members

Improve information usefulness by tracking emerging technologies; evaluating their applicability to business goals and operational requirements

Requirements:

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent work experience

At least 10 years relevant working experience including expertise in enterprise architecture Consulting skills such as interviewing stakeholders, conducting architecture reviews, and consensus building

Experience leading large group meetings/information gathering sessions with senior-level executives and excellent written and oral communication skills

Professional experience with n-tier application architectures development Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with ability to function at both the detail and conceptual levels

Knowledge of Data Modeling, Data Integration

Experience with service-oriented architectures and XML

Solid understanding of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010 (MOSS) product and Windows SharePoint Services technology platform. Good understanding of Microsoft Information Work Flow Foundation and architecture. Understanding of related products such as Project server, Forms server, InfoPath etc would be plus.

Additional technical qualifications include hands-on experience in several of the following products or technologies:.NET Development Platform (Visual Studio, .Net Framework), C#, C++, VB.Net, ASP.Net, WinForms, Databases, Transact-SQL, XML, Soap, Web Services, agile development methodologies, SQL Server, BizTalk, Exchange, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server

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