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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY MARCH 2009 |
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e-Business Architect |
| Position Code: | 7427 | | Career Level: | 4 |
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Responsible for
Analysing and specifying e-Business application systems requirements through consultation with both the client and development team. |
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Reports To
e-Business Project Manager |
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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 and defining and designing framework, as well as participating in its implementation on a troubleshooting and problem solving basis.
Writing out requirements, functional and technical specifications.
Advising management of core e-Business and web technologies, infrastructure and strategy.
Coding server side modules of applications 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 and expertise in database back ends such as MS SQL, Oracle, Informix or DB2 and will typically have 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.
Should have a 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, Project planning and specification skills, together with problem solving and analysis.
Knowledge of the lifecycle of at least one structural design methodology.
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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 experience is typically required including 3+ years in systems development. Participation in at least 1 major e-Business initiative is essential. |
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Other Comments
Alternative Title: Job titles vary widely. |
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