Lead Architect, Information & Services Domain

Title: Lead Architect, Information & Services Domain
Pay Rate: $100k-$110k

Skills:
Software Architecture and Patterns, Object Oriented Design, UML Notation, Software Design, Data Modeling, Application Design and Delivery, Programming, Systems Design, Database Languages, Techniques for Applications Systems Design, Strong Communication, Project Management, Analytical, Lateral Thinking, Planning and Problem Solving

Job Description:
SD3 is seeking an Infrastructure Systems Architect. This is a great contract-to-hire opportunity with a large prestigious client of ours located in a northern suburb of Chicago.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and innovation to Technology Services by specializing in Services and Information Architecture and strategy.
• Lead special projects and major projects setting strategic architectural and software direction.
• Define the standards and architecture for developing and integrating business modelling, services modelling and Datamodelling as a foundation for development and reuse across the organization.
• Provide analysis and solutions to technical and business issues.
• Set corporate direction for processes to better manage reusable designs and code assets.
• Maintain awareness of business and technology strategies and implement technical alternatives and strategies to gain competitive advantage.
• Manage vendor relationships, and maintain the complex technical infrastructure of Services and Information Architecture to meet business requirements.
• Serve as expert in Services and Information Architecture, identify process improvements and problem prevention, and advise department and management of relevant information as appropriate.
• Define and deliver global and strategic architecture projects.
• Initiate analysis for complex problems and issues, determine technical alternatives, analyze vendor solutions, and develop appropriate standards for technology application.
• Initiate and conduct feasibility studies of new and modified solution building blocks.
• For large solutions, prepare cost/benefit analyses, functional and detail specifications.
• Perform reviews of new and existing systems to ensure compliance with architectural standards.

Key Requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Business supplemented by technical course work and 12-15 years of proven and progressive experience; a Master's degree strongly preferred.
• 5 years experience with software architecture and patterns, Object Oriented Design, UML notation.
• Experience with multiple Data Warehousing tools, ie DataStage, Business Objects, Cognos, Informatica.
• Experience architecting solutions in a MPP environment, either Teradata or UDB MPP.
• Background in software design, architecture and/or Datamodelling.
• Hands on experience in application design and delivery.
• Knowledge of Web based application development.
• Strong communication, project management, analytical, lateral thinking, planning and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and implement technology and to develop comprehensive methodology regarding how and where expertise will benefit the business; have orchestrated the use of this technology and developed metrics for tracking its success.
• Ability to apply multiple technologies to business situations, to identify and apply productivity improvements, and blend the technical environment with strategic direction.

About SD3:
SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues.

For Additional Information:
Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member.

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