Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect IV Talent Software Services is in search of an Enterprise Architect for a contract position in Alpharetta, GA. The opportunity will be one year with a strong chance for a long-term extension. Position Summary An Enterprise Architect within the Global Issuer organisation is laser-focused on go-to-market solution strategy for key industries, complex capture and RFP response activities, and development of new solution integration concepts that position us for large-scale processing environments, including implementation and System Integration pursuits for mobile/web/digital devices. You will be operating at a strategic level, identifying technology solutions that meet business requirements, defining and describing those solutions and solution requirements, and providing specifications for solutions management and delivery. Put simply, this role is a great fit if you enjoy figuring out the best possible way of bringing together business needs and technological solutions. Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities Thought leadership in the sales and hand-off to delivery of complex solutions encompassing multiple products and services, involving a clear strategy for product integration Influence product development senior management on the enterprise-level innovation roadmap strategy Assist Product Leaders with business guidance, consultative direction, and knowledge development Solution leadership on complex, supporting RFPs requiring collaboration and input from multiple client divisions Develop design specifications, infrastructure diagrams and other system-related information Maintain and/or obtain a detailed level of knowledge on company solutions, products and services Engage extensively with development teams, related enterprise/software architects, business analysts, etc. Apply extensive analytical skills to address the needs of corporate strategy, understand technology specifics, and understand how different parts of the business operation are connected Good documentation skills and document detailed solutions for the overall domain area with current, interim and target state detailed out Present architecture solutions for the architecture board to review and track down any open items Qualifications 10+ years of experience in large-scale IT system development, design and implementation, involving demonstrated project management, resource management, business analysis and leadership skills. Familiar with functions of hardware, software, and network systems 3+ years of experience in front-end/ UI architecture and product development with strong consultative and strategic sales support skill sets 3+ years of architecting solutions on a modern tech stack leveraging microservices, cloud and data using domain-driven design techniques Must have modern technology stack experience in Java-based microservices, preferred with Kafka for event streaming. We are using both Relational and non-relational databases Experience with architecting a unified digital platform across web/mobile spanning card-based payments, digital banking platforms, core banking and merchant solutions Preferred financial industry experience Preferred mainframe experience Exceptional communication and presentation skills, emotional intelligence, with the ability to listen, advise, empathise, and explain to varied audiences, at all levels Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to see the connections between layers of business operations Bachelor's degree Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities, including contract, contract to hire, and permanent placement. Let's talk! #J-18808-Ljbffr