Solution Architect - Mobile & Web

Client is receiving resume of candidates who have only been developers. The candidate needs to have worked in an Architect role. Looking to fill as soon as possible

Our client, a national financial leader, is looking for a Solution Architect responsible for conceptualizing and designing detailed solutions for specific projects enabling the organization to meet business objectives. The focus of this role will be on client-side applications (JavaScript and native iOS applications), with a secondary focus on services/API specifications. .

MUST HAVE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Experience in general architecture, operations, and deployment methodologies and techniques (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, ITIL)
• Solid understanding and applied expertise in solutions architecture designs and concepts which include but are not limited to: SDLC, security, high availability, recovery, performance, monitoring and operations design, and application architecture
• Experience with JavaScript and supporting best practices, frameworks and standards
• Experience with client-side applications (JavaScript and native iOS/Android applications)
• Proven experience, demonstrated designing and delivery of scalable and distributed web applications
• Experience designing and developing Hybrid solutions for multiple mobile platforms with HTML5/CSS/JS
• Proven experience configuring, debugging, and deploying enterprise applications in complex environments

Working knowledge of:

• Modern web application trends like Responsive Design, JavaScript MVC frameworks and principles of Enterprise Grade web sites
• Core elements of “Open Web” applications (HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript) and the variety of technologies, frameworks respectively
• AJAX, REST, SOAP, Databases, Linux, Windows, Web content management
• SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
• A desire to explore new and emerging web and development technologies and synthesize recommendations
• Experience in influencing stakeholders and leadership and to guide broader adoption
• Posses strong business acumen and the ability to identify key issues and their impact in a broad business context
• Ability to translate technology into business terms and value, with a history of influencing and improving business solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively with developers, stakeholders, peers, and leadership driving results and action

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical leadership to ensure technical design and implementation are aligned with business requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the project team and the architecture delivery organization.
• Ensure compliance of technology solutions with architectural standards and participation in the full development life cycle of the delivered capability.

GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS

DURATION: 12+ MONTHS

Target Start Date: 12/7/2015

Target End Date: 12/6/2016 with potential for extension