BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Application Architect V(System Architect ) for an opportunity in Charlotte, NC/Chandler, AZ!
Job Description
Position Title: Application Architect V (System Architect )
Location: Charlotte, NC/Chandler, AZ
Anticipated Start Date: September 9, 2024
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 4 Months
Job Type: CONTRACT, (Hybrid)
Pay Range: $65 - $70/hr.
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
Requirements:
The Operational Intelligence Team seeks a strong engineer to develop, document and drive the monitoring strategy and its adoption and evolution with a focus on standards and application instrumentation for critical Banking Applications.
Senior Architect that will participate in the development and implementation of monitoring strategy and solutions aligned as core to the business information flows and systems architecture. This individual provides integrated systems planning and recommends new or different technologies that will enhance current systems and support overall corporate and business goals aligned to the Application Production Support monitoring strategy. Recommends the appropriate monitoring capabilities in support of business process and is responsible for delivery of aligned capabilities across critical business applications. Serves as a fully seasoned/proficient technical resource; providing leadership in the execution of aligned as a team member or as an individual contributor.
This is a unique opportunity to work with Business, Application Development and Support teams, Monitoring Tools teams and to create Monitoring Requirements and build end-end monitoring solutions to support applications.
This is not an application development role, however experience working in some capacity with an application development team - understanding how different components in an application work together, interaction with the middleware, system software and Hardware is essential. Diverse engineering skills to architect and implement monitoring solutions
What you will do:
Rollout of the strategic monitoring tool across Banking APS applications
SME for monitoring tools that form part of the global monitoring strategy
Monitoring setup for Applications on Cloud and Containers infrastructure.
Host demos, overviews, and training of the monitoring tools for adoption across teams, preparing related materials to support sessions and adoption of tools (presentations, operational manuals etc.)
Liaise with APS in the planning and scheduling of deployments
Consult with APS teams and assist in configuration of monitoring events/dashboards to maximize the potential and use of monitoring tool
Preparation of reporting of monitoring tools adoption and other related data points and other relevant metrics
Participate in global discussions on the continuation and evolution on global monitoring strategy.
4-year college degree required
2+ years Development or Architecture experience for multi-tiered business applications
5+ years production systems Architecting and/or support role.
Proven experience with supporting monitoring tools such as – Dynatrace, Tivoli, Splunk, Site scope, Catchpoint
Familiarity with supporting monitoring on Cloud and Containers infrastructure
Knowledge of OS (Windows/Unix) based infrastructure services, processing, monitoring, shell scripts, etc.
Proven experience in programming languages (Java and/or .NET)
Proven experience in application/network performance and availability monitoring
Proven experience in N-Tier Architecture supporting a multitude of products (Webserver, Middleware, Database, etc.)
Knowledge of ITIL functions and processes
An excellent communicator, able to network and influence across multiple levels is required of this role
A self-motivated, hands-on, driven individual.
A strategic thinker who can link business context to technical reality.
Previous experience in development and/or support of Banking applications.
Experience in Major Incident Management
The ideal candidate will have experience working and being successful in a large, multi-data center enterprise environment. Business acumen a plus. Communication and flexibility are important skills for this role, as special projects may be assigned over time.
Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
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About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best-in-class place to work.
BCforward is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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