Enterprise Application Architect - Global Data Consultants

GDC IT Solutions is currently seeking a Enterprise Application Architect  in the Harrisburg, PA area.

Position Overview:

The enterprise architect focuses on application architecture and is a leader for enterprise application design and development. This role sets enterprise architecture application standards, guidelines and principles across the Agency. The enterprise architect application leads efforts to conceptualize new and/or enhanced enterprise applications.  The enterprise architect application provides guidance to application architects in the Agency.

• Collaboration skills helping to drive challenging decision across IT and Business Teams. 
• Multi-tasking is a must as there will be many solutions in flight simultaneously
• Hands-on AWS Experience including willingness to stay current in quickly developing landscape.
• Experience in some near-term solutions a plus:
  • Migration from a mainframe
  • Telephony Solutions
  • Business Process Solutions
  • File/Data Retention Management

• Define the enterprise application landscape for the Agency and application solutions that meet business needs.
• Subject matter expert regarding application architecture.
• Define enterprise application architecture standards, guidelines and principles for the Agency.
• Ensure conformity of application standards across the Agency.
• Track and advise on emerging technologies and trends in the industry that could impact the services and business of the Agency.
• Advise on approaches to optimize business success.
• Advise on the design of technology-agnostic applications that deliver functionality/capabilities that satisfy corresponding business requirements.
• Define and develop enterprise application patterns.
• Participate in the Business Relationship Manager’s annual review and planning of the Information Technology (IT) solutions.
• Lead the Agency in enterprise application discussions and strategies as they relate to application architecture – quality, security etc.
• Collaborate with others to socialize architectural standards and processes.

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems or Engineering preferred; 10+ years of IT-related experience; or the equivalent combination of knowledge, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of The Open Group Architecture Framework; Knowledge of Project Management Body of Knowledge; Knowledge of Loan Servicing; Relevant certifications preferred.
• Experience with architectural abstractions, integration and design patterns.
• Experience in creating and defining new architectural models and explaining complex problems and situations.
• Hands-on experience designing, building and supporting high-performing AWS applications.
• Expert understanding of distributed computing and development experience such as Simple Object Access Protocol, Representational State Transfer, Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition.
• Working knowledge of Application Program Interface Management.
• Expert understanding of AWS architecture.
• Expert knowledge of Web Services.
• Working knowledge of Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, Desktop as a Service.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

What We Do:

Working for GDC means you will be at the forefront of the technological world. We are a full-service staffing and Information Technology service company striving to make a difference in our communities by finding, developing, and deploying solutions.

Why Work for GDC?

• Cutting Edge Technology and Innovation

• Career Growth Opportunities

• Employee-Centric Environment

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Holiday and Vacation

Equal Opportunity Workplace:

GDC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all diverse backgrounds to apply. Our goal as an organization is to empower our teams to achieve their personal best and foster their professional growth regardless of race, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, physical ability or disability, or veteran status.

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