PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT, SYSTEMS

Company: Direct Staffing Inc
Location: Bothell
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

The Principal Systems Architect is responsible for designing creative and scalable systems and software solutions that address business/technical needs or challenges. Defines and maintains architecture and technology standards and best practices for applications, middleware, and databases including both in-house development as well as third-party applications. Provides guidance and direction to project teams to ensure compliance with the standards and best practices. Evaluates and recommends technologies and techniques for applicability to our systems.Qualifications Functional/Technical SkillsAbility to direct the work of other architects in a lead role.Experience in B2C online e-commerce systems architecture and design, preferably with background in IBM WebSphere Commerce.Experience in web experience management technologies included but not limited to self-services, content management, search, analytics, and marketing automation preferably with knowledge in Adobe CQ5.Experience in architecture and design of mobile web applications included responsive design and hybrid model for device native applications.Knowledgeable about Wireless telephony business processes, strategic technologies and industry best practices.Strong analytic and problem solving skills.Strong understanding of software development methodologiesCompetent in two or more of the following technical disciplines:Expert Knowledge of Object Oriented Languages & Concepts; Java requiredExpert Knowledge of ecommerce platforms; n-Tier required, IBM desiredExpert Knowledge of Middleware and SOA TechnologiesExpert Knowledge of Presentation tier technologies: web portal required.Expert Knowledge of systems Security technology.Expert Knowledge of Business Process Management technologiesExperienceMinimum 8+ years in business environmentMinimum 8+ years as software or systems architect, engineer, programmerEducation/Vocational TrainingMinimum 4-year degree in computer science or related discipline. Technology certifications (such as Java, Microsoft, Oracle) a plusResponsibilities Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesMaintains expertise as a SME in two or more web architecture technical disciplines and defines architectural standards and best practices within those disciplines.Interacts with Senior management to effect solutions for enterprise business requirementsGuide Architectural focus groups as prime subject-matter expert in area of expertise.Mentors team members on new technologies in area of expertisePrepares and maintains documents that include architecture diagrams, data models, and navigation maps in area of expertiseAnalyze and prepare recommendations to address existing and potential trouble areas in systems and procedures across the organization as well as design and recommendation on new solutions both in relation to hardware and software design.Secondary Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide direct technical evaluation of third party products for inclusion in our solutions. Help define software development processesUpdates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizationsUnderstands the business processes on projects assignedAccomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishmentsTranslates business requirements into technical requirements and assist other team members in implementing the solution.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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