Enterprise Architect

Please, review and apply for this position through the QCI system following the link below (Copy and Paste): http://bit.ly/1NtG7u2 *You can apply through Indeed using mobile devices with this link. The Architecture team works across the enterprise in several capacities to ensure that technology is optimized to support the business. First, they bring extensive business and technical experience to the initial design and planning of a project to assist in designing solutions that will work effectively within business, technical and security constraints. Second, they work across business and technology teams to help facilitate effective communication and act as independent facilitators for debate of the merits of competing ideas. Third, the Architecture team evaluates and selects strategic technical platforms for production use. Enterprise architects participate in the creation and evolution of a technology road map that defines current technical architectures and future architectures. They are subject matter experts for architectural frameworks, methods, design patterns, and tools. Lead strategic technological planning to achieve company’s goals. Provide an architecture that meets the company's business needs and provides the most efficient and secure IT environment possible. Ensure that the business and IT are in alignment. They will drive common approaches and to expose information assets and processes across the enterprise. Document using multiple architectural models or views that show how the current and future needs of the organization will be met in an efficient, sustainable, agile, and adaptable manner. Work with stakeholders, both leadership and subject matter experts, to build a holistic view of the organization's strategy, processes, information, and information technology assets. Keep current on product trends and technology innovations. Research, analyze and promote technology standards to be used across the enterprise.You must have USA/Canadian Citizenship or your Green Card/EAD Primary Duties & Responsibilities: The Enterprise Architect works with all aspects of development to help ensure that projects are designed and implemented effectively, and by the right teams. The Enterprise Architect works with Engineers, Business Analysts, Business Consultants, Project Managers and Stakeholders as part of the team that plans and defines the focus and direction for future technology projects.   They take into consideration: Performance Disaster recovery Fault tolerance Long-term support Licensing 3rd party commitments & obligations Solution design & architecture Inter-system communication Business impact Security requirements Patterns and practices   Requirements: Analysis and Solution Definition: Identifies commonalities between business teams and businesses to define and recommend common solutions Identifies and implements development tools Monitors and identifies performance trends and works with teams to improve processes and procedures Develops and implements standards and guidelines   Communication: Communicates strategic IT direction to all Communicates difficult/sensitive information tactfully Negotiates and works with external partners Facilitates debates and discussions to make a decision when faced with competing ideas.   Technical Understanding: Knowledge of system architecture and normalization considerations Knowledge on inter-system communication strategies, including ESB, web services, and others Explores emerging technologies and finding practical uses In-depth understanding of our internal applications and how our infrastructure works together Experience using various development methodologies   Problem Solving: Expert problem solver Facilitates problem solving among a strong team Self motivated to seek out opportunities   Leadership: Mentors and coaches team members to expand their awareness of other aspects of the enterprise Challenges others to grow and develop as leaders and technologists Develops a strategic vision for software platforms that enables the broader vision for IT and the business Identifies business and industry trends   Development: Seeks self-driven development opportunities Develops and directs training programs and curriculum Consistently training other innovators through both formal and informal training programs   Qualifications: Typically has 10 + years of experience in technology with solid understanding of mortgage lending.  Bachelor’s Degree or Graduate Degree, or equivalent work experience in technology and mortgage lending 3 Experience providing technical leadership/guidance/mentorship Experience with messaging systems and technologies All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.