GIS Platform Services Enterprise Architect Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US
GIS Platform Services Enterprise Architect
Business Segment Corporate Initiatives Group About Us X Role Summary/Purpose The Platform Services Enterprise Architect will work closely with the GE business application teams on new repeatable customer facing applications to provide GIS platform solutions infrastructure services with emphasis on system architecture engineering work. Essential Responsibilities You will be a GIS Platform services thought leader key decision maker responsible for system engineering, application architectures, application design implementation, day-2-day service application support strategies as well as handling application escalations, technical mentoring project work. The ideal candidate for this role will embrace the exciting blend of technical expertise, engagement ability, and leadership that is required to be successful. Specifically: Provide solution architecture, systems engineering software engineering including application data architecture expertise Work closely with the GE business application teams to leverage GIS standard platform services to establish base architectures to be implemented Work closely with the application, data infrastructure architects to develop new redeploy repeatable customer solutions Manage the project through implementation into production day-2-day operations Provide L3/L4 application solution support Provide technical standards including tools platforms to GE business application development teams Advance business solutions that require interactions integrations between tools systems Work with the development teams through the Software Development (SDLC) process Organize the development effort of a systems solution Work with GIS Platform Services team to Design, Architect Build new customer facing applications Lead projects work with the GIS Platform Services team to design build a new customer facing application Lead projects work with the GIS Platform Services team on new application implementations application support process improvements Lead projects through GIS tollgate process Coordinate with teams on new customer facing services Update application operational documents Participate in cross-functional process improvement workouts Ensure all services are performed following GIS processes Qualifications/Requirements Basic Qualifications: BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical field Minimum 10 years of IT experience including senior level technical architecture design and implementation Eligibility Requirements: Must be willing to work from a major US GIS location Desired Characteristics Proven ability to develop and deploy customer facing applications in a complex environment Must be knowledgeable in leading edge technologies ( i.e. Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Security) Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence across all levels. Ability to speak the technical language, then transition to language of business managers Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and productively with teams across organizational lines Experience with middle ware application services e.g., JBoss, MQ, Appworx, WebMethods, Cognos, Informatica) Demonstrated ability to drive projects based on business strategies and customer Ability to lead and quickly adapt to change Ability to work with global teams; act independently and as part of a team Proven track record of initiating and driving actions to improve performance of IT systems Proven ability to define business requirements and apply various technical solutions Strong track record of understanding and interest in current and emerging technologies demonstrated through training, job experience and/or industry activities Strong team player ?" collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources Demonstrated customer focus ?" evaluates decisions through the eyes of the customer; builds strong customer relationships and creates processes with customer viewpoint Strong analytical skills ?" strong problem solving skills, communicates in a clear and succinct manner and effectively evaluates information/data to make decisions; anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve Change oriented ?" actively generates process improvements; supports and drives change, and confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways Customer service skills to manage technical issues in complex, difficult or stressful situations Oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate technical information to audiences at all levels of the organization Strong listening skills