Application Architect V

Job Description

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Application Architect V (System Architect) for an opportunity in Charlotte, NC/Chandler, AZ.

Position Title:

Application Architect V (System Architect)

Location:

Charlotte, NC/Chandler, AZ

Anticipated

Start Date:

September 9, 2024

Expected Duration: 4 Months

Job Type: CONTRACT, (Hybrid)

Pay Range: $65 - $70/hr.

Requirements:
The Operational Intelligence Team seeks a strong engineer to develop, document and drive the monitoring strategy and its adoption and evolution with a focus on standards and application instrumentation for critical Banking Applications.

• Rollout of the strategic monitoring tool across Banking APS applications
• SME for monitoring tools that form part of the global monitoring strategy
• Monitoring setup for Applications on Cloud and Containers infrastructure.
• Host demos, overviews, and training of the monitoring tools for adoption across teams, preparing related materials to support sessions and adoption of tools (presentations, operational manuals etc.)
• Liaise with APS in the planning and scheduling of deployments
• Consult with APS teams and assist in configuration of monitoring events/dashboards to maximize the potential and use of monitoring tool
• Preparation of reporting of monitoring tools adoption and other related data points and other relevant metrics
• Participate in global discussions on the continuation and evolution of the global monitoring strategy.

• 4-year college degree required
• 2+ years Development or Architecture experience for multi-tiered business applications
• 5+ years production systems Architecting and/or support role.
• Proven experience with supporting monitoring tools such as – Dynatrace, Tivoli, Splunk, Site scope, Catchpoint
• Familiarity with supporting monitoring on Cloud and Containers infrastructure
• Knowledge of OS (Windows/Unix) based infrastructure services, processing, monitoring, shell scripts, etc.
• Proven experience in programming languages (Java and/or .NET)
• Proven experience in application/network performance and availability monitoring
• Proven experience in N‑Tier Architecture supporting a multitude of products (Webserver, Middleware, Database, etc.)
• Knowledge of ITIL functions and processes
• An excellent communicator, able to network and influence across multiple levels is required of this role
• A self‑motivated, hands‑on, driven individual.
• A strategic thinker who can link business context to technical reality.
• Previous experience in development and/or support of Banking applications.
• Experience in Major Incident Management
• The ideal candidate will have experience working and being successful in a large, multi‑data centre enterprise environment. Business acumen a plus. Communication and flexibility are important skills for this role, as special projects may be assigned over time.

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer‑provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and 401k.

BCforward is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.