Responsible for the Application Service architecture function of a global technology and infrastructure organization. This position provides SOA infrastructure architecture expertise, application infrastructure architecture expertise, Global OIM (Office of Information Management - global technology function) wide non functional specifications and standards as well as application infrastructure architetcure standards for all global OIM applications.

This position is focused on defining the architectures that provide for the effective and efficient linkage between applications systems and supporting infrastructure. This position will work closely with team members, the OIM application teams and the various architecture teams.

II. Specific Functions
1. Provide technology assistance and guidance to global application development teams during new development and significant enhancement efforts. This guidance should include assistance with requirements definition, design and implementation approach as it relates to technology infrastructure and the applications utilization of such. Where there are alternative solutions the appropriate strategy should be recommended considering cost, ease of implementation, support and development as well ass integration with existing and future technology infrastructure.

2. Define global application architecture standards, application tool tandards as well as application enabling standards in collaboration with key application development team and key member firms. These tools should be established through a formal process and with appropriate approval through the global ITMC and CIO Council as appropriate.

3. Provide SOA expertise to development teams, as well as participate in the architetcure review process for non functional specifications, non functional services and application infrastructure architetcure standards.
Responsible for defining the architectures that provide for effective and efficient linkage between applications systems and supporting infrastructure. This focus is not on the major global applications themselves which is handled by the application teams, but rather the application integration architectures and application enabling technologies.

III. Education:
University degree in engineering, information technology, computer science, with advanced degree in technical or business management an advantage.

IV. Knowledge, Abilities and Skill Expectations
Solid understanding of SOA (IBM preferred) technologies, concepts, architetcure and development.
Proven record in integrated approach to large applications and technology platforms design, architecture and implementation.
Senior application and technology architetcure experience, preferably with strong SOA background
Sound understanding of standard applications and platforms esp. Microsoft in enterprise applications development and SAP.
Solid knowledge in application development life cycle, including requirements definition, system design and testing / QA and trqansition to production.
Knowledge of major technologies, emerging technology solutions and industry trends with focus on applications and application enabling technologies
5+ years with Java technologies, including J2EE, JDBC
5+ years with application servers (Weblogic, Websphere, Tomcat)
3+ years designing web services (SOAP)
3+ years leading a the definition and implementation of a SOA Life Cycle for a major multinational corporation
Strong experience with distributed messaging topologies
Strong experience with decoupled systems using both synchronous and asynchronous messaging patterns at a major multinational corporation
Strong experience integrating security technologies (SAML, WS-Security, LDAP, SSO)
Understanding of network topologies and how they influence the messaging patterns and security concerns for distributed systems
Understanding of Enterprise Service Bus, both industry standards and multiple vendor specific product lines Understanding of data abstraction and DSP concepts
Direct experience with IBM SOA stack preferred (BPM, ESB)
Experience facilitating Joint-application-design sessions
Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Ability to effectively communicate technical matters and collaborate with senior management, business teams and IT teams is a requirement.
Strong analytical skills
Good organization skills
Excellent presentation skills

V. Experience
8 to 12 years
Industry experience in planning, architecture and design of standard technology application platforms is essential. Experience in managing large programs in an international environment and the ability to collaborate with senior management, business teams and IT teams are essential for success.

Please forward resume with salary/rate requirements to: Terri --> tschmitt@marshwinds.net