The successful candidate will serve as a solutions architect and application specialist for applications within the Edison SmartConnect (AMI project footprint) including Meter data management, Load Control and customer data presentment related applications.

Typical responsibilities will include: supporting business process design workshops related to relevant applications; performing impact and system analysis based on business requirements; leading a sub-team of designers and specification writers in support of implementation; supporting the development of test architectures and technology validation strategies; developing and nurture consensus and working relationships with technical teams from other IT divisions to ensure coordination and integration in IT projects and programs; leading or participating in technical Centers of Competence (CoE) on a regular basis; collaborating with other technical teams in the exchange and transfer of technical knowledge and in the development and evolution of architecture standards, guidelines, reference architecture, and the IT Technology Roadmap; and performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Possess a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
Must possess six or more years of experience in Information Technology with a heavy concentration in application architecture, integration design, or systems engineering in the most recent three years.

General Job Requirements

The successful candidate must have demonstrated knowledge of object oriented analysis and design. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with systems integration methods and technologies. Demonstrated experience in performing complex analysis, consulting and providing recommendations to internal clients. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with business processes, cross business unit initiatives, System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and best practices of quality management. Must have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to prepare specifications and reports, deliver oral presentations, and explain complex technical concepts in simple terms. Must possess strong leadership skills and the ability to providing direction to cross-functional teams responsible for resolution of complex technical challenges. Demonstrated knowledge of project management concepts. Must be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to customers' business needs. Demonstrated ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, and management to develop solutions and ensure stakeholder buy- in. Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze information and make sound decisions. Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and accountability for achieving results.

Preferred Skills

Demonstrated experience in business application design, service-oriented architecture and implementation projects for a large IT organization. Demonstrated consulting experience. Experience working in the Electric Utility industry.

Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

<4/10/08>

Software Architect

Company: Dovetail Software

Location: Austin, TX

Position available: Software Architect

To apply: Email kristen @ buildingblockconsulting.com

Recruiting Consultant - Building Block Consulting

Company

Dovetail Software is a leading company in Customer Support & Service and Case Management systems

Architect Position

As an architect at Dovetail Software you will be expected to:

Define Customization, Extensibility and Integration API's.
Talk to the business to understand business and technical requirements.
Translate business requirements and product vision into application architecture.
Communicate technical constraints and decisions to the business.
Define technical infrastructure.
Contribute as a hands-on developer.
Be able to clearly convey technical ideas to the development team.
Be held responsible and accountable for development deliverables

Work for one of the most progressive development shops in the US, building a new software product line with pioneering technologies.

Experience in the following is a must:

Application Architecture using enterprise technologies
50% hand on development
Familiar with multiple programming paradigms

Experience in the following tools and technologies is a plus:

Ruby on Rails
Domain driven design
Continuous integration
Watir
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
CruiseControl.rb
Subversion
Mingle
Capistrano / deployment tools

Who we�re looking for || Dovetail Software is enhancing our team for an innovative software project. We�re looking for someone with a deep understanding of software architecture and design to work in our agile development lab in Austin, TX. We take these truths to be self-evident:

You are already versed in patterns
You write tests
You believe that learning is a primary responsibility
You understand that code is for communicating with other people rather than a compiler
You understand that an application architect holds the vision of the product, jointly with the product manager and the business
You are driven to translate the product vision into a product that exceeds all expectations

We�re hiring motivated people for a terrific opportunity with a team of recognized agile community leaders.

Our development methodology || We are a Scrum/XP shop. We work in one-week iterations and hold daily stand-ups. We have a collaborative relationship with our customers and a full-time, in-team product manager. We write tests before we write functional code to clarify our design intentions. We keep the build clean. We work in an environment that maximizes communication to minimize the volume of spec documents. We build software that can effectively respond to change. We use open source tools where appropriate, and proprietary tools where they make sense. We have executive support and visibility throughout the company.

<3/10/08>

Software Architect

Company: ScriptLogic Corporation

Location: Winter Park, FL

Position available: Software Architect, Active Directory Focus

To apply: Email Angela Blume (corporate recruiter at ScriptLogic) ablume at scriptlogic.com

Job Description

We are looking for highly motivated technical professionals. Here is your chance to take your career to the next level with a thriving international software company!

This is a key technical role that will be reporting to the Sr. Manager of Product Development � Orlando. This Position will be responsible for the development of innovative software solutions across ScriptLogic�s Server family of products.

Candidate will be a key hands-on contributor in the software product development life-cycle, performing analysis, driving software architecture and design, development, integration and testing for major, minor and maintenance releases.

Required Skills

7-10 years minimum experience developing Windows products in C++ with MS Visual Studio
3-5 years minimum experience developing products in C# with MS Visual Studio .Net.
5-7 years minimum experience in object-oriented and component-based analysis, design and development.
2+ years minimum experience with MS Active Directory architecture and programming, using ADSI or .NET Directory Services interfaces or LDAP communications
Strong understanding of Windows networking, communications and security protocols
Experience with DNS and AD replication
Solid understanding of AD workflow and native Microsoft tools for administering AD
2 years minimum experience in relational database design and development using Microsoft SQL Server
Practical application of software product development standards and methodologies including Agile, XP, RUP and UML.
Strong knowledge of enterprise class software requirements including security, scalability, and usability.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving abilities.
Expertise solving complex technical problems, architecting and presenting solutions
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Demonstrated team player and technical leader in a dynamic, fast moving and fast growing product development environment.
Expertise in Microsoft Windows network and computer administration (NT, 2000, XP, 2003) is a plus.
Additional technologies may include COM, WMI, MMC, HTML, Web Services, Windows Workflow

Required Education

BSCS required.
MSCS preferred.
MCSD Certification preferred.

<2/22/08>

Sr. Data Architect

Company: Patriot Technologies, Reston, VA

Position: Sr. Data Architect

Apply to: Eric Walker, Technical Recruiter, ewalker at patriottechnologies.net

Job Summary

The Data Architect serves as a senior Data Architect for Health Data Architecture, Systems Engineering and Integration, Health IT, in the Office of Information. The Data Architect builds and refines data architecture in a complex distributed database environment, participates in data architecture, analysis, and design, focusing on and leading the areas of data migration and data integration architecture, for the Health Data Architecture program.

Major Duties

The Data Architect participates in data analysis and design, focusing on and leading the areas of data migration and data integration architecture. The Data Architect leverages existing data migration plans including the Application Modernization Data Migration White Paper, and the Health Information Architecture Data Migration Strategy. The Data Architect partners with other programs to architect, plan, and sponsor data migration solutions -- these partners include such programs as Standards and Legacy Support, Standards and Terminology Services, Health Data Repository, Administrative Data Repository and Dynamic Information Model. Collaborating with Standards and Terminology Services, the Data Architect performs gap analysis of legacy data standardization plans. The Data Architect also performs gap analysis between planned HDA data architecture functions and already established data architecture functions, particularly as previously handled by Application Structure and Integration Services. Teaming with other stakeholders, the Data Architect develops robust time-phased data migration strategies and processes, and evaluates and recommends data migration tooling solutions. The Data Architect participates as a thought leader and key advisor to the Health Data Architecture management team.

Qualifications

Five years or more of specialized data architect experience. Demonstrated accomplishment of data architecture and data management assignments that required a wide range knowledge of requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled.

This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of data system design, such as what data interrelationships must be considered, or what database system software and/or configuration is most appropriate for a given project. Data architecture and data management include data analysis and design, master data management, reference data management, multimedia data management, database administration, data security management, metadata management, data warehousing, business intelligence, and data quality improvement. Health Data Architecture has full responsibility for some of these areas, and shared responsibility for many others.

Candidate must possess the ability to work with abstract concepts, to help clarify and refine focus of assigned work, to contribute in an evolving environment, and to discern underlying business and technical needs. Candidate must also demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills including ability to graphically communicate technical data concepts. Experience should include some of the following: knowledge of data management and data architecture functions including physical database design, data migration, state-of-the-art database technology, and at least one major relational database management system; experience with data modeling (both UML class diagrams and entity-relationship diagrams), and metadata management, tools, and processes; experience with capacity management and testing including database and/or network performance analysis, and simulation; knowledge of service-oriented architecture (SOA). Additional helpful experience includes: experience with a complex, very large scale, distributed multi-database environment; experience with the Oracle relational database management system (10g Enterprise Edition preferred), and with SQL, Java and J2EE, the Cache "post-relational" database management system, the M programming language; experience with a large-scale production service-oriented architecture (SOA) system, with Linux and/or Unix; and knowledge of the Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) and the Data Reference Model (DRM).

Rating Factors

The following rating factors will be used in evaluating applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements:

Demonstrated ability to develop and lead implementation of a data migration and data integration architecture, to define, sponsor, and drive data migration and integration projects, and to participate as needed in other areas of data architecture analysis and design.
The Data Architect participates in data architecture, analysis, and design, focusing on and leading the areas of data migration and data integration architecture, for the Health Data Architecture program.
Demonstrated ability to plan and establish data architecture goals, work with management to set priorities, undertake a variety of complex data management activities, and assess progress toward goal achievement.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely with professionals, internal and external to the organization.
Knowledge, experience and success in management of complex data architecture and data management projects. Knowledge of data management and planning including use of tools and techniques for data modeling, database design, database administration, metadata management, and data quality assurance.
Knowledge of tools and methods used to facilitate effective data architecture and data management such as SQL DML and DDL, PL/SQL, T/SQL, ERwin, Rational Data Architect, Rational Rose and/or Software Architect, Fileman Electronic Data Dictionary, Oracle, OOAD, HL7 Versions 2 and 3, SOA, Oracle Designer, Visio, 11179 Metadata Registry standard, DRM, Cache, SQL Server, Rational Enterprise Suite, Java, M, HTML, JavaScript, XML, XSD, CWM, XMI, ORM, XSLT, SOAP, WSDL, Distributed Transactions, Database Servers, Database COOP, Office, OWL, XPATH, UNIX, Linux, Windows, and Project.

<2/22/08>

Enterprise Architect

Company: Marriott International, Maryland.

To apply: For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to http://www.marriott.com/careers Please refer to position number 490849.

Enterprise Architect Position Overview

Marriott International, a global hospitality leader and one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to work for in America", has an opening for an Enterprise Architect. This position is based in Maryland.

The Enterprise Architect provides expertise in the definition, adoption and adherence to enterprise architecture strategies, processes and standards. Provides technology assistance and direction to other teams, ensuring that all technologies work effectively together. Delivers application architecture, technical/ infrastructure architecture for large initiatives.

Responsibilities

Demonstrated application of architecture strategies, standards, processes, and tools in their solution designs
Design of high quality application architectures that meet their customers requirements and are consistent with enterprise architectural standards
Improved Information Resources (IR) solution performance, scalability, and agility
Improved IR solutions time to market
Increased re-use and reduced redundancy in applications and technology designs
Level of participation in supporting the development and update of enterprise architectural strategies, standards, processes and tools
Supports the development of strategy, frameworks, best practices and patterns for the Enterprise Architecture group.
Ensures compliance with all architecture directions and standards through cross organization consulting and direct involvement in development efforts.
Acts as a thought leader and arbiter of decisions in their specific areas of expertise.
Develops and documents EA Artifacts in Troux-Metis tool/repository
Works with constituents and the Enterprise Architecture (EA) team to gain consensus and establish application architecture standards, policies and directions.
Support the definition and selection of enterprise tools, technologies and processes
Review and approve corporate application architectural standards and processes change request representing their development organization
Ensure representation from the all stakeholders in the design of application solutions
Act as an expert in application design and development
Monitor adherence to corporate standards in application design, development, and testing
Facilitator and moderator of future collaborative work team websites related to Enterprise Architecture including application pattern work teams, domain specific sites or governance sites.

Required Education/Experience

BS degree in Computer Science or related discipline, MS degree preferred
10+ years of overall IT experience
Minimum of 5 years designing complex, integrated application solutions
Knowledge of infrastructure components, middleware and SOA

Required Skills

Technical Acumen � Strong domain knowledge in application design and development, working knowledge of current IT and systems technologies and standards
Business Acumen � Ability to command the respect of not only IR peers, but also business management. Strong understanding of business requirements and processes as they related to IR enterprise architecture.
General Management/Leadership � Recognized as a leader able to inspire others through conviction, vision, and the ability to formulate and articulate direction in the area of application architectures.
Ability to forge single-purpose commitment from others with disparate objectives
Interpersonal Relations � Sells approaches through the power of ideas rather than mandates.

Desired Skills

Application Design, Development, and Testing � Software Life Cycle Management techniques and Tools for managing requirements, processes, and object versioning
Integrated Development Environments such as Websphere Studio, Rational Application Developer, or Visual Studio
Application Design Tools preferably based upon UML and ECLIPSE standards
Strong working knowledge of modern software development languages including such as J2EE or .NET technologies
Ability to work with business people in a collaborative application design and development environment
Understanding of EA tools (Troux- Metis)
Strong, working verbal and written business and technical communication skills
Good understanding of Infrastructure Architecture and Operations

Marriott offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

EOE M/F/V/D

<1/31/08>

Solutions Architect

Company: SAFECO Insurance, Seattle, WA

To apply Apply online at: http://www.safeco.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=2102&CurrentPage=1 Questions should be directed to jimwei at safeco.com

Description

The Solutions Architect is a leadership role that will be accountable for architecting and designing comprehensive solutions that meet Safeco business requirements on high-impact projects. He/she will partner with key roles (e.g. project managers, business analysts, etc.) to create well-defined solutions that are aligned to Safeco�s IT Strategy and leverage common solutions and services, to meet key project goals.

Within the solution development lifecycle, this role will be responsible for solution evaluation and selection, buy vs. build decisions, early-phase project estimates which contribute to the business case, and high level design. This role will provide guidance and architectural oversight during the detailed design, build, test and deploy phases.

Key Responsibilities

Solutions Architecture

Create high-level comprehensive solution designs that address the needs of key stakeholders from the business, solution delivery and operations areas
Work with peers to conduct Solution Architecture Reviews for a broad set of projects
Review and provide input into key aspects of the business case and work effort for a specific project
Review and provide input into functional & non-functional requirements
Provide consulting and conduct reviews through the development lifecycle

Architectural Leadership

Provide requirements to Enterprise Architects that drive strategic direction for business, application, information, and technology architectures
Partner with Enterprise Architects for specific sub-domains (e.g. Network, Storage) in support of solution definition and development

Note: The documented responsibilities are not intended to be a comprehensive list of functions this job may perform. Additional tasks may be assigned by the supervisor as appropriate.

Skills and Competencies

Business Competencies

Good understanding of the insurance business (e.g. Claims, Underwriting, Policy Administration, Billing) and how technology solutions can play a key enabler role
Good understanding of the Rational Unified Process Technical Competencies
Deep understanding of technologies used by the insurance business specifically one or more of the following:
o Portal solutions and frameworks (e.g. BEA, ATG, TIBCO, IBM)
o Service oriented architecture (SOA) � Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), integration patterns, application adapters
o Business rules engines (e.g. Blaze, ILOG, etc.)
o Enterprise content management (e.g. Filenet, Documentum)
o Reference or industry data models (e.g. IAA, ACORD, Prima)
o Business Process Management and Workflow
o Infrastructure, storage, networks
Deep understanding of the architecture discipline, processes, concepts and best practices
Strong architecture design and modeling capabilities Common Competencies
Ability to see the �forest for the trees�
Personal Accountability
Effective Communication, Influence/Persuasion
Managing Relationships
Dealing with Ambiguity / Change
Problem Solving / Decision Quality

Coordination and Touch Points

Aligned to: Enterprise Solutions and Architecture
Reports to: Director of Solutions Architecture
Coordinates with: Project Manager, Business Solution Lead, Business Analyst, Application Developer, Quality Assurance, Enterprise Architects

Education and Experience

Additionally, the following education/experience is strongly preferred: Bachelor�s Degree or Graduate Degree
8-10+ years of IT solution delivery, preferably playing a diverse set of roles (e.g. programmer, architect, project manager)
3+ years P&C insurance experience
3+ years of Enterprise Architecture/ Solutions Architecture experience

<9/6/07>

Solutions Architect

Company: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Bentonville, AR
Job Title: Solutions Architect
Reports To: Enterprise Architect
Interfaces: Application, Infrastructure, and Business stakeholders at all levels
To apply: Apply to Jessica Thomsen, Senior Sourcing Specialist, by emailing jessica.thomsen at wal-mart.com

Responsibilities

Implement As-Is & To-Be business and system designs in order to lead merchandising and supply chain application teams from business silos to business modularity
Generate and maintain cross functional roadmaps to eliminate surprises for development teams.
Collaborate with business representatives to understand IT requirements generated by business strategies and operations
Develop and implement the architecture for global IT solutions, with expertise in at least one of the following architecture domains: business, application, data, and technology (see below)
Research, collaborate, and influence 3^rd party vendors to develop innovative solutions to complex problems
Facilitate the development and evolution of the architecture and global governance processes
Facilitate the process for approving architecture standards
Document and communicate the enterprise architecture
Ensuring delivered products meet the needs of the stakeholders
Mentor application team members in the principles of enterprise architecture

Qualifications

5-10 years of information systems experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong ability to influence
Ability to identify and concentrate on the few details and interfaces that really matter and not become overloaded with the rest
Ability to prioritize and manage work to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in simplifying and standardizing complex business processes and IT systems.
Must be organized, have an eye for detail, and be able to put ideas into tangible form
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Familiarity with Zachman Framework
Able to engage at multiple levels: developer to C level leaders
Positive attitude. Architecture evangelist. Believes that architecture is the foundation for business & IT execution

Architecture Domain Descriptions

Business Architecture: analyzes and documents as-is and to-be business processes. Works across large functional areas to define major processes for the enterprise. Comfortable mediating between global stakeholders with differing opinions in order to define single standardized, integrated process. Works with business analysts to define consistent project management practices during the requirements review phase.
Application Architecture: analyzes and documents as-is and to-be systems. Translates business process into standardized and integrated user interfaces. Able to drive standards across various application areas to ensure architecture ease-of-use goals are met. Strong understanding of SOA. Translates business activities into reusable service components for implementation by the development teams.
Data Architecture: ranges from strategic views of data used for executive reporting and business planning, through data warehousing, business intelligence and operational data for transactional applications. Works closely with application architecture to provide efficient data usage for SOA based solutions. Focuses on SQL design and the principles and policies that govern data access across the application areas to ensure architecture efficiency goals are met.
Technical Architecture: captures decisions on technology required to support general infrastructure requirements (e.g., e-mail, file sharing, desktop computing) as well as hardware and software infrastructure for enterprise data and applications (e.g., DBMS, servers, networks, application server software, data warehousing, etc.). Reviews, recommends, and influences 3^rd party software solutions adherence to technology standards. Works with application teams to ensure coding standards in order to meet architecture efficiency and energy sustainability goals.

Wal-Mart Stores, INC offers a competitive compensation package and relocation assistance.

Wal-Mart Store, INC is an EOE.

VP and Manager, Enterprise Architecture

Company: KeyCorp, KeyBank National Association, Cleveland, Ohio
Title: Vice President & Manager, Enterprise Architecture
Department: Enterprise Business Architecture
To apply: Applications are accepted via www.key.com. Any questions regarding this opportunity or for assistance with our application process, please contact Dawn Rauhe at dawn_rauhe at keybank.com or 216-689-7277.

Job brief (purpose): This individual is empowered to lead the creation of the KeyCorp Architecture Strategy, the technology domain governance model and technology standards, the LOB Systems Roadmap function and manage the portfolio of KTS self improvement funding.

Company Profile: KeyBank (NYSE: KEY), headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is one of the nation�s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $95 billion. Key companies provide investment management, retail, and commercial banking, consumer finance and investment banking products and services throughout the United States and, for certain businesses internationally. We deliver our products and services through 946 KeyCenters and offices; a network of 2,120 ATMs; telephone banking centers (1-800-KEY2YOU); and a Web site for online banking, Key.com

Our banking franchise, KeyBank N.A., is located in 13 states: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Utah, Vermont and Washington. Key has national businesses including commercial real estate, home equity, investment banking, asset management, education lending and equipment leasing.

Our Information Technology Group, Key Technology Services, has a presence in Ohio, New York, Colorado, and Massachusetts.

Essential Job Functions:

Works to lead the creation of the:

KeyCorp Architecture Strategy
Plan, organize and lead the update / creation of Key�s strategic architectural pillars and communicate them to the KTS group. This involves understanding business strategy and direction, collaboration with a wide variety of Technology Leaders, resolving conflicts of direction, and providing thought leadership on the best places to invest.
Technology Domain Strategy and Governance Model
Plan, organize and lead the update / maintenance of Key�s Technology Domain Model and communicate these strategies to the KTS group. This involves understanding business strategy and direction, collaboration with a wide variety of Technology Leaders, resolving conflicts of direction, and providing thought leadership on the best places to invest.
Technology Standards
Plan, organize and lead the update / maintenance of Key�s Technology Standards and communicate standards to the KTS group. This involves understanding business strategy and direction, collaboration with a wide variety of Technology Leaders, resolving conflicts of direction, and providing thought leadership on the best places to invest. Additionally, this responsibility requires detailed analysis of potential technologies for corporate standards.
LOB Systems Roadmap function
Plan, organize and lead the update / creation of Key�s LOB Systems Roadmaps and communicate these to the KTS group. This involves understanding business strategy and direction, collaboration with a wide variety of Technology Leaders, resolving conflicts of direction, and providing thought leadership on the best places to invest. Additionally, this responsibility requires detailed analysis of potential systems that will be put to use for various lines of business.
Manage the portfolio of KTS self improvement funding
Work with KTS Senior Executives to Plan, organize and lead the gathering of potential KTS Self Improvement projects, score and balance them against the strategic initiatives that were established as a part of the strategy planning processes noted above. Monitor execution of the portfolio, forecast required budget and variance to plan. Adjust priorities throughout the year.

Required Qualifications: The Manager of Enterprise Architect is required to establish, govern and evolve standards while working with the Business to build business cases around new technologies leading Key's transformation into SOA. Leading new technologies adoption within Key Technology Services working across the infrastructure and development group. Planning strategic roadmaps for all technology domains.

The ideal candidate will possess:

A bachelor of science degree in Engineering, MIS, Computer Science or equivalent knowledge and experience
10 years of having a leadership role in a large IT organization and company
5 years in a Senior Enterprise Architecture Role
Knowledge of business and technology trends
Demonstrated skills including � personnel management, negotiation, conflict management, relationship management, vendor management, recruiting and team building, written and verbal communications.
Broad understanding business process modeling, application development, platform engineering and operations support
Detailed knowledge and experience planning and executing Technology Strategy
Experience participating in LOB Strategy

Preferred qualifications: Financial services experience.

Reporting relationships: This position reports to the Director of Enterprise Architecture with up to 3-4 direct reports.

Training required: Encouraged to keep up to date on tech and financial services industry trends and initiatives.

Job Location: The job is located in Cleveland, OH. Travel may be required for vendor due diligence trips, vendor strategic briefings, industry related conferences or training.

KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Enterprise Business Architect

Company: KeyCorp, KeyBank National Association, Cleveland, Ohio
Title: Senior Business Enterprise Architect
Department: Enterprise Business Architecture
To apply: Applications are accepted via www.key.com. Reference Job Req #PS229426 when you apply. Any questions regarding this opportunity or for assistance with our application process, please contact Dawn Rauhe at dawn_rauhe at keybank.com or 216-689-7277.

Company: KeyBank (NYSE: KEY), headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is one of the nation�s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $95 billion. Key companies provide investment management, retail, and commercial banking, consumer finance and investment banking products and services throughout the United States and, for certain businesses internationally. We deliver our products and services through 946 KeyCenters and offices; a network of 2,120 ATMs; telephone banking centers (1-800-KEY2YOU); and a Web site for online banking, Key.com

Our Information Technology Group, Key Technology Services, has a presence in Ohio, New York, Colorado, and Massachusetts.

Job Description: We are seeking an Enterprise Business Architect to provide design recommendations based on long-term organization strategy.

Position Responsibilities:

The Senior Business Enterprise Architect will have expert Skills in the following disciplines:

Business Process Analysis and Design
Business Metrics: CSF & KPI
Business Process Modeling
Business Functions
Organization Design
Organizational Modeling
Business Architecture View and Viewpoint Design
Value Chains Analysis and Decomposition
Facilitation and Teamwork
Inter-Personal Skills, Oral and Written Communication
Logical Analysis

The Senior Business Architect will participate in:

Business Case Implications
Human Resource Impact
Technology Impact
Support of Strategic Intent
Facilities Impact
Program Prioritization
Policy and Rule Impact Analysis
Process Repository Management
Process Monitoring Needs
Process Governance

The ideal candidate will possess the following credentials:

Bachelor�s degree in Organizational Design, Human Change Management, or related discipline, or equivalent extensive and related experience
7+ years of experience in business process redesign
3+ years of business process reengineering
Strong ability to work with business reference models
Expertise in broad set of modeling methodologies, modeling tools and techniques
Strong skills in Modeling Business Processes, Roles, Organizations
Deep understanding of tying business value to process and process to infrastructure
Strong leadership capabilities
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Have an aptitude to learn and apply new technologies

Preferred skills:

Banking/Financial Services industry knowledge
Working knowledge of workflow and SOA.
Program/Project Management experience
Industry certifications
Experience with Business Process Management Systems and Standards

Solutions Architect

Company: Retail industry, Salisbury, North Carolina
Title: Solutions Architect
To apply: Please send resume to Jim Martineau at Jim at martineaurecruiting.com

A leader in the retail industry has engaged our firm to identify a talented individual within the Java/JEE arena to join their Architecture team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

providing technical direction regarding solution design and development
creating, refining, and implementing organizational design and development standards
developing, and implement a technical training roadmap for development staff
collaboration with other architects across the organization to develop best practices

As a result, we are looking for individuals who possess the following skills and experience.

Creating and implementing design and development standards
Solid understanding of OOD and Domain Modeling
Experience with UML and creating class diagrams
Knowledge of various frameworks (Spring, Hibernate)
Self-starter who possess exceptional attitude and aptitude
Ability to work on a collaborative basis

Our client is highly motivated and ready to hire. If you believe you possess the background and desire to succeed in an opportunity such as this then drop us a line and let�s talk in more detail.

Jim Martineau
Work: 336.996.2286 (x407)
Work: 800.876.4473
Cell: 336.414.3580

Chief Architect and IT Strategist

Company: Aerospace and Defense Company headquartered in Minneapolis, MN
Title: SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE & SECURITY SPECIFICATIONS (Chief Architect and Corporate IT Strategist)
To apply: Please send your resume to Ed Lawrence at edla at edlawrence.com

Company

A $3+ billion publicly traded Aerospace and Defense Company headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. -- 50 locations in 22 states and 15,000 employees.

Job Scope

Provides leadership and vision of information technology architecture and strategy as it relates to infrastructure, data network, application architecture, and security of electronic information assets. Responsible for planning and deployment of the information technology systems, data and infrastructure platform. Researches, reviews, analyzes, recommends and implements enterprise information standards, architectures and governance processes. Work ranges from conceptual and strategic to tactical and includes integrating current architectures and initiatives as well as initiating and overseeing the deployment of new information technology architecture projects.

Serves as enterprise information security strategist by managing development and delivery of IT security standards, best practices, architecture and systems to ensure information system and data security across the enterprise.

Oversees all auditing procedures and processes to ensure compliance with IT governance and security measures and policies.

Reports to:

Chief Information Officer

Direct Reports:

Manages between 1 and 3 direct reports.

Budget Responsibility: TBD

Core Functions:

Strategic Business Case Development
Architecture Development and Maintenance
Security Management
System Auditing and Controls
Process and Data Modeling
Information Technology Metrics Management
Planning and Analysis
Project Management
Human Resource Management
Budget & Forecasting

Roles & Responsibilities:

Architecture

� Defines and creates standards, guidelines, and quality of service criteria for enabling and implementing architected software systems.

� Ensures recommended architecture supports rapid application development and deployment, taking into account the differing evolution cycles of the applications being deployed.

� Creates and reviews architecture models for business processes and services

� Leads definition and maintenance of infrastructure, network, data and application architectures.

� Leads the coordination of system/integration test planning, scripting, execution and troubleshooting with Software Quality Assurance.

� Leads technical performance assessment of systems, applications and databases

Strategic Planning

� Works with IS Leadership to plan and integrate short- and long-term technology options into overall IS Strategic Plan

� Assesses options, risks and cost-benefit as it pertains to data architecture, security, and other technology issues

� Leads contingency planning for integration issues and impact on existing architecture, capabilities, system priorities, technology solutions, and other business processes

� Oversees plan-versus-actual technical performance of architected systems

Security

� Maintains the security and integrity of all electronic information assets of the company

� Develops best practices and security/business continuance standards that support enterprise information security architecture and to ensure the availability, confidentiality and integrity of electronic information

� Develops and maintains business contingency plans in response to catastrophic business interruption

� Conducts studies within and outside organization to ensure compliance with standards and currency with industry security norms

� Implements processes and methods for auditing information security standards and addressing non-compliance

� Leads the evaluation and selection of security applications and systems

� Consults with senior IS and business leaders regarding their information security risks and responsibilities in minimizing those risks

Optimum Architecture, Planning and Security Characteristics and Methodologies:

� Establishes, participates and maintains relationships with business and IS groups within organization to remain appraised of issues and risks related to architecture, infrastructure, and security of assets.

� Demonstrated knowledge of operating systems, network hardware and software, systems management, storage systems, processing infrastructure (i.e., servers), capacity, scalability, and cross platform systems management

� Provides ongoing evaluation of technology solutions and capabilities to ensure alignment with business objectives and identify areas of risks and opportunities

� Demonstrated knowledge in both technical and applied business areas: business technology strategy and consulting, technology planning and management, and business and data modeling

Qualifications:

� Four-year degree in Information Systems or a related technical field, or an equivalency of education and work experience. Masters degree desired.

� 10 years hands-on experience in architecting, designing, developing and implementing complex systems and security measures- with 6-8 years management experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry preferred

� 7 years IS Project management, business analysis, and planning

� Superior communication skills with the ability to present technical topics to non-technical audiences and build partnerships

� Demonstrated commitment to continuous personal improvement of business and technical skills, including the ability to learn and apply new technologies and techniques

� Strong service attitude and a commitment to quality

� Demonstrated track record with architecting enterprise system architectures with experience in interactive/prototype development methodologies

� Possesses wide base of experience in many disciplines of information technology including:

o Operating Systems

o Performance Management and Capacity Planning

o Application Program Interfaces (APIs), Messaging Software and Interoperability Techniques and Standards

o Database Management Systems and Data Warehousing

o Business Intelligence and Analysis

o Development Methodologies and Development Tools

o Web & Server Technologies

o E-Commerce Network Design and Protocol

o E-Business Enabling Technologies

o Security

o Directory Services

o Information Technology Hardware

o Telecommunications and Telephony

CONTACT:

Ed Lawrence

Recruiter (Retained Search)

LCRS, Inc.

(847) 275-8934

edla@edlawrence.com

Software Architect

Company: ePsolutions

Location: Austin, Texas

To Apply: please submit your resume, along with salary requirements, in Word or PDF format to epsolutions @ AmericanWorkforce.com. Qualified applicants will be responded to as quickly as possible. Please include the job title, �Software Architect� in the subject line of your email.

Software Architect � ePsolutions

ePsolutions is looking to hire an experienced Software Architect to join the team. We are looking for a highly motivated, goal-oriented individual who will be responsible for building software solutions to meet client needs. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in object-oriented programming, RDMBS knowledge, and experience in the utility industry. Candidates should be excellent team players, capable of leading development teams, and able to manage multiple projects at once.

Responsibilities

Researches, designs, and writes software to specifications, either individually or leading a team of other developers
Works closely with Solution Architect and Director of Development to plan ongoing feature development, product maintenance, and management of development teams
Works with clients and Business Analysts to determine software requirements and system impacts
Enhances existing software by analyzing and identifying areas for optimization or refactoring
Generates technical documentation as well as unit and functional tests
Assists with application maintenance by monitoring and correcting software defects
Investigates new technologies and techniques and researches ongoing industry developments
Mentors junior developers in industry best practices, procedures, and concepts

Requirements

Bachelor�s Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience
Master�s degree preferred
4+ years C# experience, or 8+ years object-oriented programming experience
8+ years experience in the complete software development lifecycle
8+ years experience with SQL Server or any other RDBMS
3+ years experience in .NET or ASP.NET, or 10+ years of enterprise development experience
8+ years experience in source control, unit testing, code verification, documentation, automated build, continuous integration, metrics, and code reviews
4+ years experience in user interface development
4+ years experience in the deregulated electricity or utility industry Excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork, and leadership skills

About ePsolutions

Headquartered in Lakeway, ePsolutions specializes in providing software and services that automate the back-office activities of utility companies of all sizes. Our company culture is ideal for people energized by the excitement of helping to build a successful business. You can expect an environment that is relaxed and friendly, but always challenging. We�re a company where great performance and attitude are rewarded, and exciting opportunities lie around every corner. To learn more, please visit www.epsolutions.com

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Enterprise Architect

Company: Everware-CBDI

Location: St. Louis, Missouri (Scott Air Force Base)

To Apply: Please check out our website at www.everware-cbdi.com. Please email resume to careers @ everware-cbdi.com and indicate Enterprise Architect in the subject line.

Enterprise Architect

Looking to make a difference?
Join our team to provide strategic consulting services for key Clients.

We are interested in talking to you if you have a strong background in Enterprise Architecture, MDA or SOA.

This position requires an understanding of and proven experience with different EA frameworks, such as the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF), Department of Defense (DODAF) and Service or Component Architectures.

Experience

Experience with architecture design concepts and techniques and the ability to communicate and evangelize those concepts to a broad based team.
Must have strong presentation development and delivery skills.
Proficiency in Modeling environments such as Unified Modeling Language (UML), and at least one EA modeling tool (Metis Framework, Popkin System Architect, etc.) is also required.
Experience with Federal Capital Planning & Investment Control (CPIC) process is desired.
MBA/MS in CS or related field; at least eight (8) years progressive IT experience with a minimum of four (4) years in Enterprise Architecture or Information Technology management; experience with EA modeling and structured analysis procedures and tools; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written skills required.
Prefer multi-agency Federal government experience.

We are unable to sponsor candidates for this position.

Please check out our website at www.everware-cbdi.com. Please email resume to careers @ everware-cbdi.com and indicate Enterprise Architect in the subject line.

Thank you for your interest in Everware-CBDI.

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Enterprise Information Architect

Company: The World Bank

Location: Washington, DC

Positions available:
1. Senior Information Officer/Enterprise Information Architect,
2. Senior Information Officer/Enterprise Information Integration Architect
3. Senior Information Officer/Senior Technical Architect

Note: These are two-year term appointments.

To Apply: Interested candidates can apply through the World Bank website (www.worldbank.org/careers - job numbers: 080404-080403-080402). The closing date for applications is April 7, 2008.

The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

The World Bank Information Solutions Group

The Information Solutions Group (ISG) is the World Bank's central function for the provision of information and technology services to the line business units. Bank IT strategy is designed to align IT initiatives with the Bank's business strategy. The overarching objective is to ensure that end-users have the information and systems to do their job at Headquarters (HQ) or in the Country Offices. The management of most of the end-user IT services, business solutions and the underlying technology infrastructure is centralized with ISG.

Through the work and services provided to staff and member countries, ISG staff are contributing to the Bank's mission of "Working for a World Free of Poverty." ISG also is committed to the Bank's Guiding Principles and Core Values.

Our Guiding Principles: Client centered; Working in partnership; Accountable for quality results; Dedicated to financial integrity and cost-effectiveness; Inspired and innovative.

Our Core Values: Personal honesty, integrity, and commitment; Working together in team - with openness and trust; Empowering others and respecting differences; Encouraging risk-taking and responsibility; Enjoying our work and our families.

Background

The Enterprise Architecture Unit of the Information Solutions Group (ISG) is responsible for providing the institutional framework to ensure alignment of information technology with business strategies. The Enterprise Architecture function focuses on developing and maintaining business process, information/data, application and technology architectures to help manage the complexity of the Bank's IT environment and facilitate rapid change to stay abreast with business developments.

Key initiatives include: building the Enterprise Architecture foundation by establishing the baseline and target architectures, developing a roadmap to address gaps; developing a Business Architecture to facilitate process improvements; formalizing an Information Architecture to facilitate shared information services and support information lifecycle management; establishing the technical architecture to enable a service oriented architecture; establishing an integrated IT Policy and Governance processes to effectively engage key stakeholders and ensure business and IT alignment

Senior Information Officer/Enterprise Information Architect

The Enterprise Architecture unit is seeking an Enterprise Information Architect to support the Bank's enterprise information architecture initiatives.

Duties and Accountabilities

The Enterprise Information Architect will provide the technical leadership and direction in implementing enterprise information/data management practices in ISG. She/he will be responsible for leading and engaging in information/data management projects including the Enterprise Information Architecture, information models and flows, data dictionaries, data standards, and data quality standards and processes. The Enterprise Information Architect is responsible for developing and maintaining the logical Enterprise Information Architecture that enables seamless information interoperability of all Bank systems from transaction systems, document management systems and information delivery systems.

Specifically, the Enterprise Information Architect will: