Architect

Stem Xpert; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Deerfield is seeking an experienced Architect for a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in logistics and distribution, particularly in integrating alcohol sales into retail environments. Responsibilities include collaborating with senior stakeholders, advising on enterprise architecture strategies, and ensuring compliance with business objectives. Candidates should possess robust SOA design skills and ideally have experience within retail contexts. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Total experience required: 18-25 years.
• Strong experience in SOA designing and implementation.
• Working with CIO, VP, and Senior Directors.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and participate in activities related to Enterprise Architecture design.
• Conduct and actively participate in project meetings.
• Advise on enterprise architecture strategies and processes.
• Update technical system architecture based on changing technologies.

Skills

Logistics/Distribution background

SOA designing and implementation

Retail experience

Tools

SAP Integration

SAG-PIPO adaptor knowledge

Job description

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI, TEKWISSEN™ provides a unique portfolio of innovative capabilities that seamlessly combines clients insights, strategy, design, software engineering and systems integration. Our tightly integrated offerings are tailored to each client’s requirements and span the services spectrum from Application Development/Maintenance, testing, Technology Consulting & staffing. The company is primarily focused on information technology, engineering, healthcare, financial technology and contingent workforce solutions. It operates in seven business segments including Commercial, Professional & Technical, EMEA Commercial, and EMEA Professional & Technical. The company provides professional and technical expertise in the fields of Telecom, Education, Banking, Retail, e-commerce, Automotive, Life Science, Insurance, legal, healthcare, among others. It also offers outsourcing, consulting, recruitment, career transition, and vendor management services.

We strongly believe: “If something cannot be measured, it cannot be managed.” TEKWISSEN™ measures all of these processes and applies corrective interventions to manage the quality process at its core.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D.

Recognitions

• 2015 – America’s Fastest Growing Company by Inc.com
• 2015 – SPARK FastTrack Award from Ann Arbor SPARK
• 2015 – Honoree of Diversity Focused Company by Corp! Magazine
• 2014 – America’s Fastest Growing Company by Inc.com
• 2014 – Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
• 2014 – DiSciTech Award in Technology by Corp! Magazine
• 2014 – DiSciTech TECHNOLOGY Company of the year by Corp! Magazine
• 2014 – SPARK FastTrack Award from Ann Arbor SPARK

Specialties

• Enterprise Solutions
• Web Development
• Data Warehousing
• Systems Integration
• IT Security
• Storage Technologies
• Development and Delivery
• Business Intelligence
• Telecommunications
• Consulting and Planning
• Network design, Implementation & Administration

Job Description

Architect
Deerfield, IL
6 month contract

Key notes:
Want a Logistics/Distribution background
Specifically integrating alcohol sales into retail environments which previously didn’t sell alcohol = immediate hire.
Taleo is no longer a factor for this role.

Responsibilities

• Recommends and participates in activities related to the design, development and maintenance of the Enterprise Architecture (EA).
• Conducts and/or actively participates in meetings related to the designated project/s, both with clients and/or partners.
• Advises and recommends enterprise architecture strategies, processes and methodologies.
• Recommends and participates in the analysis, evaluation and development of enterprise long-term strategic and operating plans to ensure that the EA objectives are consistent with the enterprise’s long-term business objectives.
• Shares best practices, lessons learned and constantly updates the technical system architecture requirements based on changing technologies, and knowledge related to recent, current and up‑coming products and solutions.
• Collaborates with all relevant parties in order to review the objectives and constraints of each solution and determine conformance with the EA.
• Recommends and participates in the development of architecture blueprints for related systems.
• Identifies and recommends areas appropriate for further study and participates in any Proof of Concept projects required to thoroughly investigate architectural possibilities and strengthen arguments for their adoption.
• Identifies implementation risks and analyses potential impact on the scheduled objectives.

Responsibilities include –

To work with CIO, VP and Senior Directors.

Strong experience in SOA designing and implementation.

Desirable Technical Skills

Design principles, SAP Integration and SAG -PIPO (SAG) adaptor knowledge is preferred.

Mandatory Functional Skills

Working with CIO, VP and Senior Director

Desirable Functional Skills

Retail and SOA Experience preferred

Other

Total Experience Required 18-25 years

Additional Information

Not specified.