What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Architect position at UPS?
Applications Architect
We’re the obstacle overcomers, the problem get-arounders. From figuring it out to getting it done… our innovative culture demands “yes and how!” We are UPS. We are the United Problem Solvers.
About Architecture and Infrastructure at UPS Technology:
Our Architects look at the overall company goals and use their technical skills and strategic thinking to build the strategies that allow these goals to become a reality. If you join our team, you will be involved with developing these strategic plans while also setting standards and developing roadmaps for the future state of our enterprise architecture. We have the business savvy paired with the technical know-how to ensure we continue our innovative and competitive culture.
About this role:
Will consider candidates from the following I.T. Campus locations: NJ, MD, GA & KY
The Application Architect will produce Architectural solutions for projects on various platforms utilizing multiple technologies – including Cloud, Mobile, Analytics, and Integration with 3rd party software and platforms. Candidate will help to develop policies and set technical direction within the Enterprise Technology Solutions Delivery Group. Candidate will assist in developing roadmaps to reduce technical debt. Candidate will evaluate tools, vendors, and products as needed.
Individual will work on various projects which may include Enterprise Transformation, multiple development and DB platforms, integration, vendor analysis, and mentoring of development teams. Individual should be able to produce rationalized architecture diagrams, do trade-off analysis, and understand security implications for solutions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience with Architectural Patterns, Security Architecture, Strong Understanding/Application of Design Patterns, CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Development), Critical Security Controls, Internet Development Architecture & Design and Secure Applications Development
- Knowledge of Technical Analysis
- Familiarity with SaaS and PaaS deployment models, DevOps and DevSecOps, Tradeoff Analysis, Architecture modeling, and Integration Patterns
- Must be detail-oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or the equivalent in education and work experience
This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work for a Fortune 50 industry leader. If you are selected, you will join our dynamic technology team in making a difference to our business and customers. Do you think you have what it takes? Prove it! At UPS, ambition knows no time zone.
UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law