Principal Architect

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent

experience.

• 8 years of experience in at least two IT disciplines (such as Application/solution architecture,

Technical/Infrastructure architecture, Information/Data Architecture & Business Architecture) in

a multitier enterprise environment.

• 5+ years directly leading through architecture & software design.

• 5+ years leading development or product management teams.

• 5+ years working in a global resource model.

• 2+ years of cross cultural experience.

• 2+ years working in an Agile Model.

• Experience leveraging continuous delivery practices to bring value to the business.

• Experience using open source technologies to satisfy enterprise requirements.

• Experience with multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments.

• Preferred experience with these core technologies: REST, Linux, Java, JavaScript, Oracle.

• Firsthand experience with designing and building highly-available, mission critical large scale

web applications in both front end and back end.

• Ability to rapidly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies.

• Ability to balance the long-term ("big picture") and short-term implications of individual

decisions.

• Ability to translate business needs into architecture requirements.

• Ability to articulate advanced technical topics to both technical and non-technical staff.

• Ability to articulate business issues/concerns with staff, peers, superiors, and outside parties

(e.g.vendors, partners).

• Ability to apply multiple solutions to business problems.

• Prior hands-on experience with multiple programming languages.

• Prior hands-on experience with greenfield software development.

• Ability to estimate the financial impact of architecture alternatives.

• Basic knowledge of financial models and budgeting.

• Understanding of the political climate of the enterprise and how to navigate the politics.

• Ability to influence with impact and lead across matrixed organizations.

• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.

• Familiarity with basic graphical modeling approaches.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Excellent analytical and technical skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).

• Professional with ability to properly handle confidential information.

• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Must be able to sit and use a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs without assistance.

• Must have ability to positively handle/manage stress, such as high work volume and frequent

change.

• Leader in translating corporate strategy into solution architectures & architecture roadmaps in collaboration with other architects.

• Develop and evangelize a vision with regards to IT trends, Business trends and Technology.

• Drive technology vision through management of technology and architecture roadmaps.

• Evaluate new technologies, external products and designs to for their applicability to specific projector roadmap requirements.

• Enable supported business units to achieve their goals in an economical, scalable and supportable way.

• Manage Risk for the business by overseeing technical debt, audit, and compliance needs to ensure appropriate portfolio allocation and effective risk mitigation.

• Establish and maintain technology standards.

• Drive technical designs to consensus and approval.

• Help lead the creation or evolution of the enterprise architecture function/program.

• Identify business vision and needs to ensure software design meets those needs.

• Consult with product teams to fit products to enterprise architecture, as well as to identify when it is necessary to modify the enterprise architecture to accommodate product needs.

• Complete all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.

• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation