November 2011

Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect – Austria – Salary to attract the best

My client is one of the most successful online gaming companies worldwide, with industry leading applications in online skill games, sports book, poker and casino products.
The group has experienced tremendous growth and is looking to continue this over the coming years. To support this and take a leading role in a heavily project-based environment, Esanda Recruitment has been retained to this newly created role of PHP Developer.

The Successful Architect will be responsible for:

• Act as a consultant to the management, evaluating and advising in technical, organizational and environmental strategies

• Gaining and maintaining a common understanding across the organization of the strategic direction, key tactical activities and measures to be taken to achieve the given goals

• Providing frameworks, models, structures and tools for creation and maintenance of corporate strategy and IT strategy

• Keep an up-to-date overview of relevant markets, trends, technologies, methodologies and frameworks, translate them into opportunities and communicate those within the organization

The Successful Architect will have:

• Solid experience in planning, designing and implementing enterprise or solution architectures and leading technical teams (plus 10 years of experience)

• Certification or experience in using one or more major EA and Business Model frameworks / methods (Enterprise Canvas, Osterwalder, Business Motivation Model, Zachmann, Togaf, Gartner, PEAF, FEAF, or similar)

• Understanding of BPM and decision management, workflow and integration methods and tools

• ITIL/COBIT/Risk Management certifications, IT Governance experience and working in a global environment are a distinct advantage

This is a superb opportunity for an exceptional Enterprise Architect to take a new role in a successful company that is determined to grow and improve their IT Team. To apply please send your CV to Scott@esandarecruitment.com and call  +44 (0)20 8789 2121      
 

November 2011

Jobserve

Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect - Nottingham - FTSE 100 client. Salary negotiable Dependent on experience, plus bonus and benefits.

Major corporate company based in the Nottingham area is currently looking to recruit a credible Solutions Architect. This innovative client is a global market leader in their field and has an impressive portfolio of clients. The role of Solution Architect will involve working up high level designs, engaging in low level designs, as well as pre sales and bid work for our key clients. You will work on the designing and implementing of the architecture strategy and a range of complex solutions.

Key Responsibilities

As Solution Architect you will be responsible for:

• Creating high level architectural designs, working with the UK business analysis, development and test teams as well as our counterparts around the globe

• Working in parts of the lower detail stages getting involved in proof of concept, volumetric and performance reviews and alike

•  Solution governance and troubleshooting

• Leading the design and solution of high level mission critical solutions throughout the full life cycle through to go-live

• Ensuring that all individual solution architecture design and analysis work, is documented in a structured fashion matching the organisation's Architecture framework

• Support of delivery team - making sure that they are able to realise the solution architecture, by a combination of mentoring and direct intervention/involvement

Job Requirements

• Suitable for an existing Solution Architect looking for the next step in a FTSE50 IT organisation

• Degree educated or equivalent relevant experience

• Candidates must have knowledge of various application and technical architecture platforms and challenges and be used to working with architectural processes, methods and tool sets eg PEAF, TOGAF, MODAF, DODAF, NAF, Zachmann etc

• Capable of creating and leading programs to develop and enhance existing architecture as well as creating future architecture strategy

• Ability to translate business needs into solution architecture blueprints

This is a unique opening for a highly motivated Solution Architect who is seeking an opportunity to develop their career within a blue chip FTSE 100 organisation. Salaries for this position are extremely competitive and include an excellent corporate benefits package. For more information about this role please send your up-to-date CV to the below contact details:

October 2011

Monster

TECHNOLOGY LEAD, ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Technology Lead, Enterprise Architecture. This position is located in Raritan, NJ.

The Technology Lead, Enterprise Architecture will support the development and deployment of new, foundational Enterprise Architecture enabling capabilities (including processes, methods, and tools), for J&J. Initial focus will be on the implementation of capabilities to support the production and ongoing governance and management of technical reference architectures. This position will report to the Director, Enterprise Architecture.

Specific responsibilities will include the following;

• Act as liaison to key stakeholders in I/T Demand, Supply and ePMO organizations, to ensure they are fully engaged in use of new capabilities to deliver technical reference architectures in accordance with new practice standards.

• Act as focal point for governance of changes and improvements to key EA processes.

• Define and implement procedures to ensure that critical information used to support EA practices, including architectural models, data and knowledge, remains accurate and current.

• Will work in partnership with enterprise architects and program teams on the design, deployment and ongoing management of foundational EA enabling capabilities, including: EA blueprinting methodology; EA operating model, key processes, and metrics; EA knowledge management and continual innovation practices; Standard tools for EA governance, decision and design support; Training, communications, and practice communities.

Qualifications

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical or analytic discipline, or equivalent experience is required. A minimum of 5 years experience in IT roles focused on architecture, design (including process design) and/or analytics is required. Demonstrated experience in enterprise architecture, or technical (solution) architecture and design is required. Experience leading cross-functional teams or initiatives, with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive results is required, preferably in matrixed, global organizations. Training, certification or experience using one or more major EA frameworks / methods (e.g. TOGAF, PEAF, FEAF or DoDAF) is preferred. Lean Thinking process design experience or skills are preferred. ITIL v3 certification is preferred. Proficiency in office automation tools, such as Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required.

The following competencies are strongly preferred; Able to conduct architectural modeling and analysis at varying levels of abstraction, and for varying architectural scopes and domains. Should be familiar with major modeling frameworks and languages currently employed in the EA and/or solution design space. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to research, identify and apply appropriate measures for varying problem types. Superior collaboration, teamwork and partnering skills. Able to drive engagement with stakeholders and colleagues, and influence/negotiate decisions. Exercises good judgment in order to influence decisions and negotiations, balance risk and innovation, and encourage and strengthen communities of practice. Forward-thinking in the application of innovative technologies and methods to improve the practice of architecture, and its communication to key constituents.
BE VITAL in your career, Be seen for the talent you bring to your work. Explore opportunities within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.

February 2011

Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect - London/Reading/Birmingham - upto £85,000 Permanent

Computer People are seeking an Enterprise Architect to work on a permanent basis to work with a large IT services based in either Central London, Birmingham or Reading (majority of work will be London based).

You will be working with the strategy and architecture function, providing leadership and delivery on the following:

1. Maintenance of the IT Strategy which defines the overall approach for the provision of IT.

2. 2. Taking the Enterprise Architecture to the next level.

3. Sharing and revising the IT strategy with the business.

You will have worked with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and will be able to demonstrate expertise in:

Delivering architecture
Actively considering multiple perspectives
Systems thinking including frameworks such as VPEC-T
Enterprise Architecture techniques such as PEAF