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ID #45552641
State Michigan
City Detroit metro
Job type Contract
Salary USD $40 - $75 40 - 75
Source Dechen Consulting Group
Showed 2022-09-09
Date 2022-08-19
Deadline 2022-10-18
Category Et cetera
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IT Architect (Product Development and Research)

Michigan, Detroit metro, 48201 Detroit metro USA

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Dechen Consulting Group (DCG) is a fast-growing, innovative, IT Professional Services and Management Consulting firm with over two decades of experience in providing talent for our clients across various verticals. We are looking for 1 experienced

IT Architecture (Product Development and Research) to fill very long-term W2 contract roles. These positions can go on for years, with the opportunity to possibly hire in directly with our client. 100% remote to start but in the future may be required to be in

Dearborn, MI with a hybrid approach (TBD – if/when). We offer visa sponsorship/transfer, healthcare, vacation, relocation assistance, etc. These are

W2 and not C2C. NO THIRD PARTIES PLEASE! Great opportunity for advancement!

POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe PD

IT Architect position will be involved with the definition of Business and IT Architecture for value streams concerned primarily with Product Research and Development. Primary responsibilities will include.
  • Develop cross functional Information Domain Blueprints, including information modelling and detailed data mapping & analysis
  • Develop and maintain value stream blueprints and transformational roadmaps working in partnership with IT, Skill Team Representatives, and the wider enterprise architecture organization
  • Work with business and IT stakeholders to conduct capability assessments and information architecture assessments
  • Undertake research projects that inform and shape the development of business and information architecture
  • Ensure that architectural proposals align to published standards and guidelines
  • Support IT teams to ensure smooth transition from strategy to development and delivery
  • Support application teams in the development of technical designs and documentation
  • Provide leadership around overall solution definition and information architecture and manage architecture issues supporting the application life cycle
  • Define solution architectures that align with Company’s patterns, standards and reference architectures
  • Actively participate in stand-up meetings and provide support for delivery teams
  • Lead or participate in Proof of Concept efforts within the Product Development space
  • Provide support such as troubleshooting and resolution of data integration issues

Required Skills / Experience
  • Excellent time management and digital worker skills (MS Office, WebEx)
  • Strong business consulting skill set (facilitation skills, written and oral communication skills)
  • Strong ability to self-manage and develop work plans which employ appropriate methods to resolve ambiguity and build consensus for an architectural solution
  • Good presentation skills with ability to communicate architectural proposals to diverse audiences (user groups, stakeholders and senior management)
  • Excellent problem solving skills including leading problem solving teams
  • Self-Starter with ability to work both independently and within group/team environment
  • Knowledge and experience with full application/system development lifecycle
  • Knowledge of TOGAF Architecture Standards
  • Experience with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) methods and implementation technologies such as web services
  • Proven leadership skills in working with senior-level management to guide decision making
  • Knowledge of Product Research and Development in or another company
  • Experience in dealing with external suppliers/vendors with respect to consultancy and/or purchase solutions
  • Knowledge of architecture frameworks, patters, and reference architectures
  • Familiar with Agile Framework, Rally and other backlog management solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience with architecture governance processes and conducting architecture reviews and evaluations
  • Previous experience as architect on large scale product or enterprise initiatives
  • Self-researcher with ability to research a technology and provide insight to project team.
  • 5+ years of architecture modelling methods experience to include: o Information Modelling (Conceptual, Logical) o Process Modelling (e.g. Process Flow, Critical Path, Swim lane) o Business Integration Models (e.g. Business and IT Landscape, Interfaces) o Architecture models (e.g. Zachman framework) o Diagramming (e.g. Rich Picture, Metaphors, Information Systems, Value streams)
  • 5+ years of experience with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
  • Experience with Agile development methodology
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