Application Solution Architect

Responsibilities:  Develop project technology strategy by understanding key client objectives; diagnosing and mapping client requirements; articulating solution risks and barriers; recommending project approaches; preparing time and cost estimates; planning full project life cycle  Lead and facilitate information gathering sessions to validate business cases, gather and document business and functional objectives  Implement architecture by building components and custom designs; prototyping; data migration; maintaining technical integrity and consistency; documenting system  Validate system performance by developing and conducting test scripts; completing bug fixes  Prepares client to use IT infrastructure by developing and conducting training programs  Manage customer relationship by communicating SharePoint architecture standards and frameworks; answering questions; resolving concerns and issues  Actively participate in the business development lifecycle. Identify opportunities, generate proposals, and support other sales efforts  Increase organization effectiveness by identifying opportunities to leverage solutions to other engagements  Enhance overall team accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions; answer technical and procedural questions for less-experienced team members; teach improved processes; mentor team members  Improve information usefulness by tracking emerging technologies; evaluating their applicability to business goals and operational requirements Requirements:  Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent work experience  At least 10 years relevant working experience including expertise in enterprise architecture Consulting skills such as interviewing stakeholders, conducting architecture reviews, and consensus building  Experience leading large group meetings/information gathering sessions with senior-level executives and excellent written and oral communication skills  Professional experience with n-tier application architectures development Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with ability to function at both the detail and conceptual levels  Knowledge of Data Modeling, Data Integration  Experience with service-oriented architectures and XML  Solid understanding of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010 (MOSS) product and Windows SharePoint Services technology platform. Good understanding of Microsoft Information Work Flow Foundation and architecture. Understanding of related products such as Project server, Forms server, InfoPath etc would be plus.  Additional technical qualifications include hands-on experience in several of the following products or technologies:.NET Development Platform (Visual Studio, .Net Framework), C#, C++, , , WinForms, Databases, Transact-SQL, XML, Soap, Web Services, agile development methodologies, SQL Server, BizTalk, Exchange, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server Our client is a large global IT System Integrator