Applications Architect

This is an Application position with a focus on Mainframe development. Extensive knowledge of COBOL and mainframe operating systems is required.

Requirements

• Performs initial high-level application design (class/interface level and above)
• Documents design using appropriate artifacts (ex. UML, XSD)
• Communicates design to technical leads and development teams
• Reviews low-level design and code produced by development team to insure adherence to design and development standards
• Defines, communicates, and helps train teams on development standards (coding standards, technology choices), best practices, and appropriate tools
• Maintains vision/strategy for evolving applications over time
• Work with architects and business on early project vision, and Architecture blueprint
• Provide technical guidance on early project requirements, identifying areas of complexity and looking for alternative approaches with lower complexity/cost
• Define and socialize application-development standards and best practices
• Actively enforce those standards across projects
• Provide thought leadership on evolving and improving technical design and development practices
• Assists in the execution of departmental and corporate programs
• Advocates the use of technology to develop and/or redesign the organization's process
• Builds and leverages effective alliances across technical and business community