IT Software Solution Architect

Job description / Role

To lead and own Solution Architecture of our software solution during the full life cycle delivery from initial concept, requirements gathering, specification, design, delivery, acceptance and operational support.

• Design Reviews, implement, configure, and manage software application architecture of RMC Software Solution within the supported technologies, products, and services.
• Collaborate with Architects, analysts, designers, and system owners in full life cycle delivery of the RMC Software Solution Project.
• Responsible to review software codes, data bases and algorithm proposed for the RMC software Solutions.
• Responsible to test the performance of the proposed RMC software solution and recommend performance optimization.
• Review and converts business problems in to Programming instructions.
• Design and code program; create test transactions and runs tests; design test scripts with pass / fail criteria.
• Monitor operating and performance efficiency of existing applications systems.
• Maintain records and document of program developments and revisions.
• Conduct analysis of organizational needs and goals for the development and implementation of software applications.
• Designs and codes business process models, business rules and algorithms.
• Responsible for new development, support & maintenance, and build of the Integration services on IBM’s ESB platform (IIB) to meet the Enterprise service requirements and adherence to Service Oriented Architectures (SOA).
• Responsible for executing design workshops and turn into the stakeholders / audience voice into business requirements and further into functional /technical design documentation
• Responsible to review vendor proposed functional design documents and technical design documents and make sure they are in line with business requirements.
• Responsible for review functional design documents and technical design documents
• Responsible for detailed technical design and development of IIB services using existing IIB platform

Requirements

Qualifications

Essential
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Possess at least 15 years hands-on experience in software industry, comprehensive understanding of Software Solution Architecture.
• Minimum 5 years’ of experience in software solution architect role in leading software development company
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software programing / web application development
• Required In-depth knowledge of standards/technologies that enable messaging including REST, XML/JSON, WSDL, SOAP, JMS, HTTP and SSL
• Hands on development experience in middleware integration and enterprise messaging.
• Experience working within mobile, cloud and infrastructure solutions environments
• Hand-On experience in developing integration solutions using IBM WebSphere Message Broker/IIB (v8 and above), IBM WebSphere MQSeries (v7.5 and above), WSRR, and/or other similar integration products and tool sets.
• Working experience in IIB & MQ administration
• Understands Security requirements and recommends suitable configuration
• Experience and expertise with Clustering and High Availability configurations
• Experience and expertise with different Topologies for MQ and IIB
• Experience and expertise with MQ IIB capacity planning
• Experience in developing code in ESQL and Java/.NET.
• Experience with UNIX/Linux and shell scripting.
• In-depth knowledge in Architectural patterns and Design patterns •

Desirable
• Extensive practical Enterprise Architecture experience, certified with a recognised EA framework, e.g. TOGAF
• Experience with or knowledge of industry standards like SWIFT, FIX etc. is a plus.

The Individual
• Excellent verbal, written, content development and presentation skills.
• Excellent in presentation skills and willing to do attitude
• Strong teamwork and project management skills.
• Ability to identify and analyze complex problems and decompose into actionable and measurable plans.
• Drive and commitment to results with minimum supervision.
• Self-motivated, strong initiative and be customer focused.
• Drive and commitment to results with minimum supervision.

About the Company

Engage was formed in 2007 in response to frustrations at the level of service delivery offered by traditional large recruitment agencies working in the construction market. With a belief in providing a truly knowledgeable, precise and quality driven service, Engage strives to offer a recruitment experience to both employers and candidates that is unrivalled in the marketplace.

We provide precision staffing solutions, including contingency and executive search, within the construction and commercial marketplaces. Our enduring relationships with market leading organisations in the region and overseas means we have access to the best candidates and the best vacancies.