Systems Architect

POSITION SUMMARY

This is the top level of the Programmer/Developer series.  Incumbents have a Countywide perspective in terms of system integration, standards, and policy.  Incumbents are responsible for providing technology recommendations and networking with other agencies and municipalities on IT related issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Gather information from stakeholders to document functional, system, and data requirements.

•             Assess available technologies and create detailed technical specifications or data models for development of new or modifications to existing internal applications or systems.

•             Develop and maintain internal systems or applications involving a wide variety of programming and languages.

•             Modify, repair, or expand existing programs, applications, and systems to correct errors, increase efficiency, upgrade interfaces, or improve performance.

•             Perform testing and analysis on applications and systems to identify problems.

•             Use development specifications to create detailed test cases. Analyze results of testing to ensure technology solution matches the organization's business needs.

•             Train or contribute to training of stakeholders and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented technologies.

•             Research and remain informed of new technology and development tools.

•             Provide support to the testing team on an as needed basis.

•             Document system problems and resolutions for future reference.

•             Provides technical support and troubleshooting assistance on software application related issues.

•             Maintain configuration management.

•             The candidate must be flexible in terms of working practices as the role requires on call rotation which might include some evening, weekend and holiday work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science and six years of progressively responsible programming experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of four years BizTalk experience.

•             Excellent communication, analytical, and development skills.

•             Ability to think strategically, balance long and short-term priorities.  

•             Ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence with clients; establish strong working relationships with business and technology partners at all levels; exercise sound judgment; collaborate effectively with peers, subordinates and superiors.

•             Must understand the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

•             Must understand business operations and key business drivers (or aptitude to develop understanding quickly).