IT Architect Senior

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Job Description

The world of finance moves fast. At FIS, we're faster. Our teams are empowered to learn, grow, and make an impact-in their careers and communities. We deliver innovation that advances the way the world pays, banks and invests. If you want to grow personally and professionally, we'd like to know: Are you FIS?

About the role:
As an IT Architect, you'll help design the foundation for how our global fintech platforms perform and scale. Your expertise will influence selecting, operating and administering systems and software for our environment that supports vital business processes.


What you will be doing:
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* working with the latest payment solutions (PSD2, SWIFT, SEPA, SEPA Instant)

* analyzing requirements and translating business requirements into designs

* developing program logic for new applications or analyzing and modifying logic

* coding, testing, debugging and documenting software applications

* ensuring that system improvements are successfully implemented

* writing technical specifications and other forms of documentation

* may provide leadership and/or guidance to other technical professionals

• analyzes highly complex project requirements to determine impact and/or change to the system.

architecture,

* evaluates the need for architecture changes and conducts appropriate cost/benefit analyses,

* contributes to technical designs for system projects, as required,

* works with senior management to secure approval for system architecture and/or related

components that

do not adhere to corporate technology standards,

* ensures the successful implementation of system architecture changes and monitors changes

for increased system efficiency,

* works with Systems Developers, Analysts to address application performance issues,

* acts as a source of direction, training and guidance for less experienced staff,

* develops, documents, and executes thorough technical test plans and protocols to ensure that

architectural changes are working properly,

* provides risk identification role,

* conducts testing that may include the use of batch scripts, online processes, databases, or

interface files,

* provides information to educate the customer and monitors customer's satisfaction,

* effectively handles demanding or upset customers,

* understands the customers underlying issues and concerns beyond the given,

* looks for ways to provide unexpected value to the customer's situation,

* proactively determines and resolves potential issues,

* determines, describes and documents the most effective technical approach to define and

resolve identified problems,

* maintains system architecture diagrams, including all related components,

* develops and recommends new processes, tools, and technology that improves the system

and/or its architecture,

* handles multiple, highly complex projects from inception to completion,

* conducts analysis, design and evaluation of system architecture capabilities across multiple

areas,

* performs other related duties as assigned.

What you will need:

* Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems or the equivalent

combination of education, training, or work experience,

* 6 years of applications development experience

* excellent knowledge of Java (JDK 1.8/1.7), JEE, Maven, Hibernate, EJB 3.1, MQ, SQL, REST, XML, XSD, JSON,

* experience with continuous integration - Jenkins, unit tests, integration tests, selenium-based tests

* must have led the technology direction for multiple projects and led

or presented architecture concepts outside the realm of immediate workgroup,

* demonstrated experience as the application development system designer

or technical lead on many projects,

* experience in full life cycle development with an emphasis on incremental, iterative

development and deployment is required,

* advanced knowledge of system development tools and languages is required: Java, JEE, SQL

(Oracle), XML, Hibernate, EJB,

* in-depth knowledge of end-to-end systems development life cycles (including waterfall,

iterative and other modern approaches to software development),

* experience in solutions design and requirements definition disciplines leveraging model driven

design based tools and techniques including conceptual solution component models, business

process models, use cases, etc.,

* excellent analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, team, and time management skills,

* ability to estimate work effort for project sub-plans or small projects and ensure the project is

successfully completed,

* knowledge of: RESTful Services, Web Services, SOAP, WebSphere, WebLogic, JMS, MQ will be

an asset,

* knowledge of financial services industry will be an asset,

* may require a thorough understanding of design patterns and their application,

* may require a fluency in developing and understanding sequence diagrams, class models, etc.,

* may require in-depth knowledge of networking, computing platform, storage, database,

security, middleware, network and systems management, and related infrastructure

technologies and practices,

* very good English

What we offer you:
At FIS, we hire the best. In return, you receive exceptional benefits including:
* Opportunities to innovate in fintech
* Tools for personal and professional growth
* Inclusive and diverse work environment
* Resources to invest in your community
* Competitive salary and benefits

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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