IT Architect

Position:  IT Architect 1

Location: Atlanta, GA 30308

Job Description:

Assists in planning, scheduling of team resources, status reporting, and completion of documentation for team assignment and projects. Analyzes and develops work or project plans for team assignments. Supervises the work assignments of subordinates.

Job Summary:

Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Assists in planning, scheduling of team resources, status reporting and completion of required documentation for team assignment and projects. Analyzes and develops work or project plans for team assignments. Analyzes and implements solutions to problems associated with assignments. Responsible for project leadership: Coordinates the integrated systems integrity, provides the coordination, communication and project structure between users of Information Services and third party software vendors or programmers, provides systems and installation support and user training. Develops and controls the project schedules, and assigns responsibilities where appropriate. Participates in all aspects of software development, systems design and analysis and project planning and management.

Qualifications:

•Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or related specialty from an accredited college or university

•And 10 years of job specific experience that includes system analysis, design and development, and relationship management.

Additional Requirements:

- Software Development:

- Understanding software development principles and methodologies is essential. Should be demonstrably able

  to work across multiple platforms.

- Programming Languages:

- Proficiency in various programming languages is required for informed decision-making.

- Cloud Technologies:

- Experience with cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is necessary.

- Databases:

- Knowledge of database design and data modeling is crucial.

- DevOps and CI/CD:

- Understanding DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines is important for modern application development.

- Security Principles:

• A strong understanding of security principles is vital for designing secure applications.
• Architectural Styles and Patterns:
• Familiarity with architectural styles (e.g., microservices, monolithic, client-server) and design patterns is crucial.
• Test Automation Tools:
• Expertise in test automation tools ensures quality.

Soft Skills

- Communication:

- Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders is vital.

- Problem-solving:

- Analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for identifying and resolving issues.

Leadership:

- The ability to lead and collaborate with development teams is important.

- Adaptability and Flexibility:

-Being able to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements is crucial.

- Stakeholder Management:

- Managing expectations and collaborating with various stakeholders is essential.

- Time Management and Prioritization:

- Effective time management skills are needed to meet deadlines and deliver quality solutions.

Teamwork:

- Working effectively with a team is essential for successful application development.

- Critical Thinking: The ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions is important.

Continuous Learning:

Staying updated with new technologies and methodologies is key to success.