Principal Architect, IT Applications

Intro

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Why you'll love this job

• ​This job is a member of the Information Technology team within the Information Technology Division.
• ​This position is a senior technical role on a highly skilled and experienced team providing technical application design and leadership services.

What you'll do

• Oversees and contributes to the technical approach of application design
• Collaborates with developers to guide the architecture approach for the Functional and Technical Design; reviews, revises, and approves the content of these design documents
• Creates required documents to support technical application architecture, vision, strategy, standards, policies, and presentations
• Continually contributes technical input and responses in meetings and discussions in order to support the best application architecture
• Escalates technical issues when needed to keep project on track and minimize risk
• Creates, maintains, and communicates application architecture standards and procedures related to design, development, and other associated activities
• Reviews Business Requirements documents and where applicable, offers alternative best-practice solutions prior to start of design
• Reviews source code changes and/or unit test cases when applicable (i.e. where design, coding or project can involve high risk).
• Provides technical assistance and feedback, as needed, related to the M&E application and its architecture
• Consults and advises resources for related application architecture and infrastructure services and technologies
• Applies appropriate technology to reduce costs and/or improve productivity resulting in value to the company
• Maintains an effective approach on problem solving, multi-tasking, coordinating, and scheduling in accordance with stated goals to ensure visibility and predictability
• Influences and empowers team members for growth and independence
• Consistently demonstrates a positive, professional, leadership attitude and frame of mind when working with and communicating with others

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology , Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 8 years of development experience in COBOL, IMS DB/DC
• 5 years architectural and design experience

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology , Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 3 years of technical or team leadership experience
• Airline industry experience

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Proven ability to build strong and sustainable relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Hands-on experience in systems development in a variety of computing architectures and environments; proven experience with conceptual strategy and direction
• Proficient in ​Agile ​and SDLC methodologies, architecture & design
• Define and influence enterprise architecture strategy, standards, and ​roadmaps to ​enable business ​transformation ​and technology ​modernization
• Champion Azure-first cloud architectures, AI ​platforms, and ​distributed ​systems ​patterns that ​improve scalability, resiliency, security, and ​operational excellence
• Drive enterprise ​AI adoption ​and innovation, ​establishing architectural ​patterns, governance, and ​best practices while ​leading the ​delivery ​of high-impact ​AI-powered ​solutions
• Significant experience in requirements analysis and use case development, with a thorough understanding of software development life cycles, development and technology tools, testing methodologies, and requirements gathering
• Experience supporting and directing technical architecture for supported business domains
• Passion for change and continual improvement with a