Associate Director Software Development (Technical Architect .Ne

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Full Job Title: Associate Director Software Development (Technical Architect .Net/J2EE/Websphere)Job Description:
The Technical Architect directs the operational activities of programming, systems analysis, and software development within assigned area(s) of responsibility. This role requires in-depth knowledge of the client area's functions and systems, application program development alternatives, and system development life cycles. Responsibilities Direct the continual upgrading of procedures and equipment to maintain currency with technological progress, economic change and business needs. Recommend annual budgets and manage expenditures in order to operate within approved budget guidelines. Direct all phases of the system development and implementation process, including the analysis, design, development, testing, and ongoing support for the client area's application systems. Ensure that the implementation of projects is consistent with Information Technology (IT) plans and installation standards. Consult with functional management in the analysis of short and long-range business requirements and recommend innovations which anticipate the future impact of changing business requirements, hardware, and software on the client area(s) applications and systems. Ensure effective policies and procedures are developed and maintained for the organization. Evaluate and report on the impact of changes across multiple applications. Coordinate application development activities of project team’s leaders. Ensure the training and development of staff members to develop their skills and maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in their area of responsibility. Direct staff members directly or indirectly in the development, implementation, and support of applications to meet the client’s business requirements. Be responsible for the selection and performance management of staff members.Ernst & Young LLP, an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our people.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: The position of Technical Architect is required to continue to meet and exceed our client’s expectations and provide excellent EYOnline product support and enhancements. Filling this open position is crucial for the success of the following high priority projects: 1) eRoom deployment in DE and SG, 2) analysis and implementation of a new eChannel technical platform, 3) the move of our Data Center and 4) ongoing support for EYOnline. Required technical skills: o Microsoft.NET Framework o ASP.NET (Server Controls) o J2EE / Websphere o Netegrity Siteminder o Configuration Management & Exception Management Application Block for .NET o Visual Studio with Visual SourceSafe o SQL (ADO.NET, Store Procedures) o Active Directory/ADAM (ADSI) o IIS and other Web servers o Networking o Internet Security, Firewall o Technical support and mentoring Soft skill requirements include: Project management Time and effort estimation Excellent oral and written communication skills Issue management Risk mitigation Results driven Flexible To qualify, candidates must have: an advanced degree in Computer Science or a related discipline; or equivalent work experience approximately 10-12 years of work experience in systems analysis and application program development experience in managing and directing systems development or systems maintenance project teams excellent management, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills sound judgment and tact ability to work and team effectively with clients and other management personnel