Solution Architect

Beschreibung

Solution Architect

For my large banking client based in Ticino, Italian part of Switzerland we are looking for a Solution Architect

Location: Giubiasco

Start: ASAP

Duration: 6 months+ (possible extension)

Languages: English mandatory

Scope of Work:

* Analyzes functional and non-functional requirements in order to design a suitable application architecture in accordance with the company guidelines and the department vision and to provide requirement engineers with feedback
* Considers alternative solutions between the architectural boundaries of overall architecture and domain architecture, as well as the application relevant interfaces to other applications and documents the decisions and corresponding reasons
* Ensures that the solution fits the existing application landscape in agreement with the corresponding functional architect and central architecture team
* Takes full responsibility for the production and maintenance of the Software Architecture Document (SAD)
* Co-ordinates solution engineering project activities in respect to necessary work products related to the application documentation and project documentation (eg effort estimations, detailed work plans)
* Designs solutions taking into consideration economic efficiency, quality, feasibility and alternative solutions within the project activities
* Supports requirement engineers to design the domain object model
* Evaluates available technologies and suggest news within the banks boundaries
* Translates, interprets and implements the domain roadmap in his project
* Defines and conducts reviews of relevant artifacts including code
* Acts as technical representation (with the knowledge of the current technology standards), advisor and contact point for a project and ensures the relevant know-how is properly shared
* Cooperates closely with the Functional Architect, Central Architecture, Software Engineers, the IT Owner, the Requirements Engineer, the Test Manager, Test Engineers and the IT Project Manager
* Has an in depth understanding of the Java and JEE technologies

Technical or Other Skills:

This position requires:

* 8 years minimum working in IT in the solution development area
* 4 years working as Solution Architect
* Experience in the design, and implementation of multi-tier application platforms
* Ability to evaluate different architectures
* Good knowledge of JAVA/JEE development platforms and associated frameworks/platforms
* Good UML knowledge, EA, SVN
* In depth knowledge of multi-layered architectures, design patterns, architecture patterns, integration solutions
* Experience in development, roll-out and maintenance of web based applications
* Strong communication skills and ability to deal effectively with people face to face and over the phone across different cultures and time zones
* Responsive to changing requirements and priorities
* Strong negotiation skills, both with internal as well as external clients
* Ability to produce and present presentations to Senior Management
* Fluent written and spoken English

Preferred qualifications/experience:

* Experience working in Credit Domain of Banking Industry
* Experience working within a Matrix-managed environment
* Experience working in international projects
* Experience in application development projects run according to CMMI standards
* German and/or Italian language skills

Education: University