Enterprise Architect

Software People Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Software People Inc. in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a professional to oversee enterprise architecture standards. The role involves closely collaborating with development and infrastructure teams while managing and implementing key standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Systems Testing, familiarity with automated testing tools, and knowledge of Oracle databases and SQL. This influential position requires strong leadership in developing high-quality standards for the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with System and/or Application Testing processes.
• 3 years experience with common automated testing tools.
• 3 years experience with Oracle databases and SQL Tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement key enterprise architecture standards.
• Research, design, document, and pilot prioritized standards.
• Manage the list of potential standards and prioritize efforts with management.

Skills

System and/or Application Testing

Automated testing tools like Load-Runner

Oracle 10g or higher

Power Builder Application Development

.Net application Development

Tools

SQL Tools

Job description

Software People, Inc. is a total software consulting and services company that combines expertise and advanced technology like nobody else does. Software People is in the business of helping its customers function more productively and profitably through a full range of specialized staffing and project implementation products and services. It specializes in the areas of Systems Integration, EAI, ERP, CRM, Business/Data Warehousing, and Custom Application Development for vertical markets including healthcare, financial services, insurance, telecommunications, insurance and energy.

Job Description

Job Description:

This position works across Application Development, Service Delivery and Infrastructure to identify, research, discuss, design, and implement key enterprise architecture standards. Other responsibilities include:

• Research, design, document, build, and pilot prioritized topics for standards.
• Manage the list of potential standards and work with the application development management to prioritize efforts.
• Work closely with Development, Infrastructure, and Service Delivery teams to understand their needs and ensure the best enterprise standard is implemented.
• Work closely with development teams to pilot and prove out the standard.
• Drive the identification, development and implementation of key new standards in areas such as Performance Testing, Security, Event Management, Web UI Framework, .NET Design Standards, Application To Application Communication, Caching, etc.
• Propose new enterprise standards based on business need, IT need and technology advances.
• Assist development teams to implement the standards into business applications.
• Investigate new technology and techniques that should be developed into an agency enterprise architecture standard.

Lead key enterprise architectural design projects as necessary. Operate as business savvy technical leader across the organization. Influence development teams to design high-quality technical solutions that fit the Enterprise Architecture and standards. Educate application development managers, developers, and business analyst on Commonwealth Enterprise Architecture Standards.

Skills Needed

• At least 5 years of hands on experience with System and/or Application Testing processes, procedures, and methodologies (Required 5 years)
• Experience with common automated testing tools such as Load-Runner, Win-Runner, TFS, or other similar tools (Required 3 years)
• Experience with Oracle 10g or higher, databases, and SQL Tools such as DBSurfer, SQL-PLUS, etc (Required 3 years)
• Experience with Power Builder Application Development (Highly desired 3 years)
• Experience with .Net application Development (Highly desired 3 years)