Solution Architect – Mainframe

Send resumes to linda (AT) vls-systems.com or contact 703-953-3118 Ext: 1305

Job ID : VLS72967

Job Title: Solution Architect

Duration: 6 Months C2H

Location: Brookfield and Remote WI

Tax Terms : W2/ 1099/C2C

Visa Status: GC USC TN

Job Description

• S. Bank is seeking a motivated Solutions Architect with technical design and architecture experience to contribute toward the success of our technology initiatives.
• Candidate will be responsible for the design and architecture of application systems.
• Develops the application”s architecture and blueprints on which functional and non-functional requirements can be met. Reviews developer technical designs.
• Translates user requirements to technical requirements. Designs application”s technical infrastructure, such as application components, platforms, interfaces, development tools, and testing approaches.
• Possesses broad knowledge of platforms and applications across all technologies.
• Converts specifications into design approach instructions to solve business problems through automation support.
• Participates in the definition of non-functional requirements and ensures that the application architecture supports these requirements.
• Provides strategic input for long-term application direction. Monitors and maintains compliance with Enterprise Architecture, Technology Standards, and Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity
• Participates in evaluation of vendor products to determine conformance with bank technical standards and appropriate fit with business needs.
• Develops and maintains department”s knowledge base.
• Mediates between the expert and knowledge base.
• Uses models, hypotheses, and cognitive analysis techniques to elicit real problem-solving knowledge from the experts.
• This Solutions Architect role will be in U.S. Bank’s Integrated Card System (ICS) Core Solution Definition team.
• This opportunity is available to an individual who desires to be involved in the initial design stages of our ongoing development efforts, providing architecture leadership for the long-term viability of the core Integrated Card System.
• Successful applicants will exemplify US Bank”s ethical principles of uncompromising integrity, respect for others, accountability for decisions and actions, and good citizenship.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor”s degree or equivalent work experience At least 3 years experience with the concepts, philosophies and tools behind the design of applications, information and underlying information technologies. At least 8 years experience with developing and implementing applications.

Skills:

• Concepts, philosophies and tools behind the design of applications, information and underlying information technologies – Required
• Developing and implementing applications – Required
• Mainframe experience with COBOL, CICS, DB2 – required
• Ability to develop effective conceptual diagrams and other architectural documentation – Required
• Solid communication skills – both written and verbal
• Credit Card processing experience – highly desired

Email : linda (AT) vls-systems.com

Contact : 703 953 3118 extn: 1305

Job Type: Contract