Application Architect

at  University of Connecticut

ADDITIONAL LINKS:

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Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add an Application Architect to our growing team. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY:

• Considerable knowledge of principles of application development, database management, systems programming, systems integration and decision support.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge in the principles of client-server development.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of data modeling, including experience with data modeling tools.
• Considerable knowledge of data warehouse extracts, transformation, and load procedures.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of one or more query/reporting tools.
• Considerable knowledge of servers.
• Knowledge of computer operating systems.
• Considerable demonstrated knowledge and understanding of internet tools and technologies, including principles of web application development.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft application development tools and methodologies.
• Considerable demonstrated knowledge of distributed systems architecture, networks, middleware, or object-oriented analysis design.
• Knowledge of technology support.
• Considerable knowledge and demonstrated understanding of personal digital assistant (PDA) programming methodologies.
• Knowledge of the strategy, structures, processes, procedures, and key technical elements of the enterprise.
• Ability to develop complex systems and module requirements.
• Ability to write and maintain program documents.
• Ability to define strategies and plans for influencing multiple decision-makers.
• Experienced in facilitating sessions that address complex or highly sensitive issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understands and can explain the interrelationship of multiple concepts and translates these concepts, ideas, and situations into clear, understandable, and simple terms.
• Ability to understand long-term trends and implications of alternative approaches.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts and ideas in support of process improvement to business partners.
• Knowledge of project management tools with proficiency in their use.
• Supervisory ability.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

General Experience: Eight (8) years of progressively complex programming, system analysis and design experience, or data management experience in a multi-platform environment. If the position is for application development, two years of the general experience must have application architecture responsibilities.
Substitution Allowed: Bachelor’s degree in information systems management, engineering, or closely related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the general experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A deep understanding of an Entra hybrid configuration including a process to sync relevant account data is required.
• Knowledge and experience working with Identity Lifecycle Management
• Knowledge and experience working with Identity and Access Management
• Knowledge and experience with Federated Authentication including SAML, OAuth or OpenID

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of NAC, LAN/WAN and Network Segmentation processes.
• The candidate should have experience with Identity and Access Management in Microsoft Entra as well as Microsoft Active Directory.
• An understanding of cloud security, specifically Azure, MS O365, Conditional Access, and Azure DLP is preferred.
• PKI management for internal and external environments
• Experience with Cisco DUO a plus
• The candidate must have experience in troubleshooting and resolving problems in a systematic and logical manner and maintain good communications with all relevant parties throughout the troubleshooting process.
• Experience with Information Technology Security.
• Project management

• Provides technical leadership; collaborates with IT management in setting guidelines and standards, ensuring that systems are consistent with IT long-term strategies.
• Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews the work of assigned staff.
• Provides technical direction to project teams.
• Applies personnel policies and procedures; conducts employees’ performance evaluations and reviews if applicable.
• Coaches and mentors less experienced technical personnel and provides feedback; oversees training of personnel.
• May be required to prepare unit’s budget subject to administrative review.
• Leads/participates in project planning sessions with clients or IT management.
• Provides solutions and evaluates the merit of each solution including highly complex issues.
• Maintains industry knowledge in quality processes and implements best practices.
• Drives new theories and internal practices and coaches others in problem-solving techniques and methodologies.
• Makes recommendations on business process improvements via the use of information technologies.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Works on multiple projects including complex integration efforts and transitioning applications to new technologies.
• Defines and develops the project scope of multiple complex projects.
• Defines system architecture and design alternatives/solutions by translating business and technical requirements.
• Leads the evaluation and selection process for application packages to meet solutions.
• Recommends testing tools, middleware, and database management systems.
• Makes recommendations towards buy vs. build decisions surrounding applications.
• Identifies solutions to complex system requirements; devises or modifies procedures to solve problems.
• Designs component architectures that make use of multiple tiers to provide insulation from changes in application interfaces and databases.
• Oversees in a lead role projects related to the development of information systems.
• Adheres to quality standards and procedures; oversees unit testing ensuring applications meet specifications.
• Coordinates and manages the integration of cross-functional systems.
• Documents changes to architecture integration plans and conversion plans.
• Develops and maintains system and application architecture diagrams.
• Provides organization-wide data modeling and database design.
• Defines data architecture standards, policies, and procedures for the organization structure, attributes, and nomenclature of data elements.
• Designs and constructs data architectures, operational data stores, and data marts; applies accepted data content standards to technology projects.
• Develops and implements database systems strategies that ensure control, integrity, accessibility, and security.
• Develops and implements backup and recovery strategies; expert management of data shared across functions or the enterprise.
• Sets direction for database design principles and practices.
• Provides consultation on design, performance, and optimal hardware and software configuration, design of complex, multi-platform databases.
• Monitors industry trends and directions for physical design tools and techniques, and assesses the impact on the organization.
• Designs new processes, collection methods, and models based on continuous improvement.