Application Architect Integration

The Architect is responsible for setting and maintaining strategic direction using state-of-the-art Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) technologies, presently using BizTalk in a .NET environment. The Architect is also responsible for creating an integration environment that provides maximum stability, up time, throughput, and scalability. Integration includes not only internal system integrations but also with business trading partners. The Architect additionally plays a major role in integrating legacy systems to SAP.
REQUIREMENTS
• Able to establish an integration strategy, define needed architectures and standards, and develop integrations
• Must have extensive .NET C# programming skills; understand multi-threading, asynchronous processing, web-services, XML Serialization, Microsoft WS capabilities, and ability to apply those skills to a Microsoft BizTalk 2004 infrastructure
• Familiar with data and process integration techniques and EAI patterns and practices
• Thorough understanding of n-tier architectures in J2EE and/or .NET framework
• Internal and external enterprise integration experience including data security policies/procedures
• Broad exposure and experience with diverse technologies and applications
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to function at both the detail and conceptual levels
• Excellent grasp of SOA and its predecessors
• Ability to visualize SOA based solutions to business problems and the ability to document and articulate it to the development team
• Consulting skills such as interviewing stakeholders, conducting architecture reviews, and consensus building
• Knowledge and experience in standard SDLC methodologies
• Deep working knowledge (conceptual and hands-on levels) of BizTalk 2004 (additional EAI technologies preferred)
• Demonstrated ability in multitask management of multiple concurrent projects utilizing solid project management techniques and tools
• Extensive, diverse experience achieving integrations in a very complex, heterogeneous environment (including SAP, SABRE)
• Excellent knowledge of capabilities of existing and emerging hardware and software platforms with specific knowledge in .NET. (Knowledge in other environments, including Java a plus)
• Proven knowledge of database concepts and facilities, specifically MS SQL Server
• Knowledge of business functions and processes as related to the travel industry preferred but not required
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to stay current and adapt quickly to changing business needs and changing technologies
• Able to understand business problems and define system requirements