Architect

Architect
Deerfield, IL
6 month contract

Key notes:
Want a Logistics/Distribution background
Specifically integrating alcohol sales into retail environments which previously didn’t sell alcohol = immediate hire.
Taleo is no longer a factor for this role.

•         Recommends and participates in activities related to the design, development and maintenance of the Enterprise Architecture (EA).
•         Conducts and/or actively participates in meetings related to the designated project/s, both with clients and/or partners.
•         Advises and recommends enterprise architecture strategies, processes and methodologies.
•         Recommends and participates in the analysis, evaluation and development of enterprise long-term strategic   and operating plans to ensure that the EA objectives are consistent with the enterprise’s long-term business objectives.
•         Shares best practices, lessons learned and constantly updates the technical system architecture requirements               based on changing technologies, and knowledge related to recent, current and up-coming products and solutions.
•        Collaborates with all relevant parties in order to review the objectives and constraints of each solution and determine conformance with the EA.
•         Recommends and participates in the development of architecture blueprints for related systems.
•         Identifies and recommends areas appropriate for further study and participates in any Proof of Concept projects required to thoroughly investigate architectural possibilities and strengthen arguments for their adoption.
•        Identifies implementation risks and analyses potential impact on the scheduled objectives.

Responsibilities include –

To work with CIO, VP and Senior Directors.
Strong experience in SOA designing and implementation.

Desirable Technical Skills    Design principles, SAP Integration and SAG -PIPO (SAG) adaptor knowledge is preferred.
Mandatory Functional Skills    Working with CIO, VP and Senior Director
Desirable Functional Skills    Retail and SOA Experience preferred
Total Experience Required    18-25 years


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