Sr Application Architect (Microservices Architecture, Containers, NOSQL, Big Data, Java, Spring frameworks, REST API, WebServices) in Pittsburgh, PA

Position: Sr Application Architect (Microservices Architecture, Containers, NOSQL, Big Data, Java, Spring frameworks, REST, API, WebServices)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA or Cleveland, OH or  Columbus, OH

Duration: Full-Time Permanent position (no contracts, no corp to corp, no remote)    

Salary:  Excellent Compensation with benefits +  interview travel + Bonus

SKILLS: Application Architecture, Microservices Architecture, Containers, NoSQL, Big Data, Java, Spring Frameworks, WebServices, REST API, Web portal Development, Security Architecture, TOGAF

DESCRIPTION:

Position Overview :

As a Senior Application Architect you can be based in either Pittsburgh, PA or in Cleveland or in Columbus, OH.

As part of the team, this role will focus on understanding current and future business requirements and then work with architecture and engineering teams on the overall direction and future java solutions. You will work with the application development teams in successfully adopting new solutions and standards.

Initially this lead role will focus on transforming an existing online application to Microservices based architecture and running them in containerized environment as we redesign this portal grounds up. Also transforming the back-end data store to be more conducive to handle large volumes of data.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

-Bachelor\\\'s Degree Required.

-Master\\\'s Degree / Certifications Desirable.

-8+ to 10 years of relevant experience. 

-Expert knowledge in Microservices Architecture with experience in transforming a legacy Java application into Microservices/container based architecture. 

-Extensive experience in Java, Spring Frameworks, REST/Webservices, API Development, Web Portal Development and security architecture.

-Experience in design thinking, Agile/SCRUM and working with cross functional teams.

-Experience in NoSQL and Big Data Technologies is desired.

-TOGAF preferred

JOB PROFILE:

-Leads in the overall design of cross-functional, multi-platform, and Web-based application systems.

-Oversees all application system processes.

-Develops application architecture and blueprints aimed at reflecting enterprise business logic.

-Defines application components, platforms, interfaces, and development tools. Directs mapping activities on specific technology platforms.

-Provides technical guidance to application development teams. 

-Consults on integration and conversion activities.

-Conducts reviews, and analyses organizational needs and goals to develop and implement applications.

Job Specific Competencies: 

-Assesses and effectively manages all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure activities are in alignment with the corporate risk management framework.

-Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions, and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

-Knowledge of major products and services; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

-Knowledge of the corporate industry trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

-Knowledge of and ability to utilize a variety of specific tools and toolkits for the development and support of applications.

-Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis and the ability to determine the root cause of problems and create alternative solutions that resolve the problems in the best interest of the business.

-Knowledge of and ability to design and improve organizational IT structures and blueprints in order to better support business operations and efficiently achieve organizational objectives.

-Knowledge of technologies and methods to design processing mechanisms and roadmaps to execute business application systems; ability to design these roadmaps and deploy supportive interfaces for end-users to access related systems, in accordance with standards and processes.

-Extensive experience in Service Oriented Architecture Technologies. Knowledge of the technologies used to enable excellent IT service for business clients; ability to develop, implement and support a variety of such technologies.

-Knowledge of formal software process improvement disciplines, and ability to assess and improve the quality and operating costs associated with an existing application.

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