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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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e-Business Architect |
| Position Code: | 7760 | | Career Level: | 4 |
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Responsible for
Analysing and specifying e-Business applications systems requirements through consultation with both the client and Development team. |
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Reports To
e-Business Project Manager/Director, e-Business Manager or similar. |
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Supervises
May supervise a small team of e-Business Developers, but is usually an individual contributor. |
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Main Activities
Building the technical framework for creating e-Business applications by translating client needs into specific system, application and/or process designs.
Defining and designing framework, as well as participating in its implementation on a troubleshooting and problem solving basis.
Writing out requirements, functional specifications and technical specifications.
Advising Management of core e-Business and web technologies, infrastructure and strategy.
Coding server side modules of applications which may be required in smaller projects or where highly specialised knowledge is necessary.
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Key Skills
Knowledge of relevant programming language(s), typically under an OO methodology such as Java, C++, VB, and related middleware tools such as ORBix, CORBA and COM.
Expertise in database back-ends such as MS SQL, Oracle, Informix or DB2.
Specialist knowledge of a midrange network operating system such as UNIX, Windows NT or OS/400, as well as the relevant Internet system software (Cold Fusion, IIS etc).
Industry specific knowledge may be required e.g. Banking, Retail, Manufacturing or Distribution.
Strong grasp of specific architecture issues when developing e-Business applications, with particular consideration given to security, data integrity and Intranet/Internet/Extranet issues.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of the lifecycle of at least one structural design methodology.
Project planning and specification skills, together with problem solving and analytical abilities.
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Internal Contacts
Applications Development team for other systems, Systems Analysts, Network Managers, Internal Clients. |
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External Contacts
External Consultants, Third Level Helpdesk. |
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Typical Experience
Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering. At least 5 years of experience is typically required including 3 or more years in Systems Development. Participation in at least one major e-Business initiative is essential. |
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Other Comments
Expertise in the relevant technologies and strong analysis/architecture skills are the key competencies for this role. |
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