[Kc] Data Architect position

[Alan Voss]

To those who might be interested in a platform-independent Data
Architect Position.

Alan


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Bill Groff <bill at paigetech.com>
Date: Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 9:40 AM
Subject: Data Architect position
To: alanvoss at gmail.com


1.      Job Summary



Utilizes extensive technical expertise in coordinating and developing
the architectural design and build of technical solutions that assist
customers in meeting the overall business strategy.  Designs the
technology and infrastructure around customer initiatives/projects to
ensure customer needs are met, and provides the guidance and
consultation necessary to achieve alignment with long-term business
area plans.  Serves as advocate for the business by managing
relationships with System stakeholders and influencing direction of
System Information Technology (IT) groups.



2.      Key Activities



·        Designs architecture for technology-based business solutions
by applying expertise with industry best or System standard
architectural practices.  Translates business strategy into tactical
plans and maps to technology solutions to ensure the overall goals and
vision of business owners are met.

·        Manages business relationships with little or no supervision
to ensure shared understanding and support of customer direction and
strategy across System IT groups.

·        Communicates frequently with key stakeholders in various
customer and System IT forums to ensure clear understanding of
business needs and requirements.  Serves as a key coordination point
to manage the exchange of critical information and decisions between
business owners and System technology staff.

·        Provides extensive input to influence, establish, and
prioritize the direction of System IT initiatives to provide the
necessary infrastructure to achieve customer initiatives.  Negotiates
resolution to issues to align with business requirements.

·        Advises and consults with key business customers and IT
System stakeholders on current and emerging business owner and System
technology initiatives/solutions.

·        Remains current on emerging technologies and conducts
research to support line of business needs and requirements.

·        Performs other duties as assigned.



3.      Requirements



·        Candidate is required to have either:  (1) Bachelor’s degree
from an accredited college or university with specialization in an
information technology field and IT certifications, preferably related
to architectural design; or (2) Master’s degree from an accredited
college or university with specialization in an information technology
field.

·        At least ten years of information technology experience.
Technology architecture/engineering, information security, or related
experience required.

·        Familiarity with Industry and Federal Reserve Standard
Application Development Methodologies.

·        Excellent organizational, project management, and
problem-solving skills.

·        Excellent initiative, innovative thinking skills, and the
ability to analyze details and adopt a big-picture view.

·        Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Ability to
explain complex technical information to technical and non-technical
contacts.

·        Excellent interpersonal skills.  Ability to effectively build
relationships, promote a collaborative and team environment, and
influence others.

·        Accomplished analytical skills.


Bill Groff
PAiGE Technologies, LLC.
IT Recruiter
8340 Mission Road, Suite 119
Prairie Village, Kansas 66206
800-717-0606, ext. 208
913-381-0600, local to Kansas City
bill at paigetech.com
www.paigetech.com