Application Architect

About our client:

Our client is an American multinational shipping & receiving and supply chain management company founded in 1907. Operating in more than 220 countries and territories, they are committed to moving the world forward by delivering what matters. Beginning as a small messenger service and a $100 loan, they now have more than 500,000 users around the globe. They are a transportation and logistics leader, offering innovative solutions to customers, big and small. They understand and appreciate their responsibility to help build safer, stronger and more resilient communities founded on justice and economic opportunity for all, supported by a healthy, sustainable global environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design systems that and are secure, high-performing, scalable, highly available, and resilient, aligning with business requirements.
• Influences the development and implementation of Information Technology (I.T.) strategy, initiatives, and governing policies.
• Assembles detailed reviews of the enterprise and documents capabilities and conceives approaches to aligning technical solutions with business needs.
• Assists in defining the direction for projects and solution architecture.
• Supports I.T. leadership by planning and championing the execution of broad initiatives aimed at delivering value to internal and external stakeholders.
• Leverages data, technical, and business knowledge to drive the development of capability frameworks at portfolio and enterprise levels.
• Supports project life cycle with emphasis on the initiation, feasibility, and analysis phases.
• Proficient in conveying complex concepts through both spoken and written communication.

Requirements:

• 13+ years of IT experience
• 3+ years application architecture experience
• Experience in defining new architectures and ability to drive an independent project from an architectural stand point
• Experience with developing software solutions & web services
• Understanding of Information Security practices, database design principles, cloud base solutions, company systems & business capabilities
• Experience in DevOps and Agile
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree or international equivalent in Computer Science or related field - Preferred