Architect Jobs in Connecticut

Job Title: Senior Architect - Business Intelligence Company: Travelers Location: Hartford, CT Description: Job Summary: The primary function of this position is to provide architectural guidance, technological recommendations and transition strategies that support the development and implementation of initiatives based on Common Delivery, Services Based Architecture, and Agility for complex and/or multiple projects. Primary Duties:  ¿ Provide strategic thinking, solutions and roadmaps while driving architectural recommendations. ¿ Ensure architectural adherence through blueprint and design reviews. ¿ Assist in the remediation of application stability and performance. ¿ Adopt and communicate new concepts, ideas, techniques, best practices and technology assistance. ¿ Develop technology roadmap and plan for migrating systems to new technologies. ¿ Perform project level design, debug and performance analysis. ¿ Work with vendors and product management areas to establish required infrastructures and frameworks. ¿ Perform product evaluations, and Proof of Concepts'. ¿ Provide recommendation, guidance and best practices on an effective end user reporting process and framework.  ¿ Assist business partners to develop an engagement model to provide both end user report creation process and a framework/template that would be used by business personnel to execute their own queries/reports. ¿ Educates and influences customers on the most effective use of technology, from both a short-term and long-term perspective. ¿ Provide architectural strategy and subject matter expertise in the following areas (dependent on knowledge and expertise): ¿ Business Intelligence, Data Warehouse, ETL, RDBMS ¿ WEB Technologies ¿ End User Computing Tools ¿ Development platforms (JEE) ¿ User and Interfaces ¿ Web Service design ¿ Application Integration ¿ Transaction design (OLTP, Batch, etc.) ¿ Component Based Design ¿ Office/Productivity Suites ¿ Performance Engineering ¿ Networks, Telephony Competencies: ¿ Technical Knowledge A solid working knowledge of capabilities and direction of technology, coupled with an in-depth knowledge of the technology required and the needs of business environment necessary to support assigned projects. Develops solutions to meet business needs that reflect a clear understanding of the objectives, practices and procedures of the corporation, department and business unit. The architect must possess a strong knowledge of BI data strategy, and particularly Teradata direction would be beneficial.  Additionally, an architect that was proficient in setting up end user reporting framework/process with expertise in Cognos and Xcelsius would be required.   Finally, it would be imperative the architect be experienced in assessing, developing and leading a technology migration to enable an organization to effectively embrace and leverage strategic BI reporting and data direction. ¿ Problem Solving & Decision Making Demonstrates sound analytical and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are not readily defined and/or conflict with available information. Knows where to obtain information needed to make the appropriate decisions. Breaks a problem down to manageable pieces and implements effective, timely solutions.  Is very good at identifying the problem versus the symptom.  Deals increasingly with problems that require involvement of others to solve.  Has the ability to reach sound decisions quickly. Carefully evaluates alternative risks and solutions before taking action.  Optimizes the use of all available resources.  Has a solid working knowledge of capabilities and direction of technology, coupled with an in-depth knowledge of the technology required and the needs of business environment necessary to support assigned projects. Develops solutions to meet business needs that reflect a clear understanding of the objectives, practices and procedures of the corporation, department and business unit. ¿ Team Orientation Maintains partnerships across the organization, and is able to influence senior management, peers and staff through an inclusive style and recognition of their abilities to achieve results.  The success of the team is above own interest. ¿ Communication Clearly articulates even the most complex concepts so others understand. Adjusts own style according to the demands of the situation. Uses verbal and written communication to influence others across the organization. Speaks with confidence in very large group situations (e.g. meetings, presentations).  Takes measures to ensure understanding has occurred.  Actively engages participants and encourages input.  Smoothly adapt or change course; handles unexpected questions or challenges effectively.  Easily adapts interpersonal style to interact effectively with a variety of people and situations. ¿ Self-Management Manages functional objectives and priorities supporting multiple assigned business units. Responsibilities are assigned with latitude for setting priorities and decision-making using generally accepted guidelines. Results are reviewed with next level manager for clarification according to predefined objectives. ¿ Commitment to Quality Result Creates an atmosphere where business partner¿s issues are dealt with professionally, and in a timely manner.  Suggests solutions that make sense and are in line with future technology direction.  Communicates openly and effectively in a manner consistent with the audience. Demonstrates an adaptive style that is flexible and effective in gaining cooperation of others.  Anticipates and responds to management requests for information with timely, accurate findings. ¿ Planning and Project Management Develops operational plans and provides resource estimation for task planning.  Proposes plans of action that are timely, realistic and positive.  Sets appropriate goals for projects, and monitors progress against the plan. ¿ Financial Awareness Understands, has input to the budget process, and is responsible for cost-effective expense control of assigned projects. Is responsible for important and confidential information. Experience: ¿ 7+ years in enterprise, application, and information architecture design. ¿ 12+ years in Information Technology. ¿ Experience managing the application delivery process. ¿ Minimum of 3 years experience in people, product and/or project management. ¿ Experience working in a matrixed organization.

Job Title: Assistant for Architect / Interior Design Company: Bavier Design Location: Stamford, CT Description: Assistant Assistant for Architect / Interior Design firm. Phones, Quickbooks, MS Word, XL, lib., must drive. Call Ann Register to View or email resume to: Register to View

Job Title: Trading Architect(.Net,Java) Company: Capital Markets Placement Location: Westport, CT Description: Position Summary: We are seeking a motivated and experienced Architect to formulate and articulate a Trading Technology roadmap/plan, which is aligned to our business needs and vision, and ensures that the department is meeting its organizational goals. Responsibilities would include: The Architect will partner with the business and application portfolio manager, and will be responsible for defining the big picture business/tech vision for the department. In addition, s/he will be responsible for translating business needs into a multi-product, multi-year roadmap representing the evolution of trading. The Architect will report to the head of Trading Technology Department. S/he will have functional oversight and a standards setting responsibility, but may not have any direct reports - this roles emphasis is on leadership abilities rather than managerial skills. Position Requirements: 1. Architectural Ability and Experience a. 5+ years in a senior development or architecture role. S/he should have a minimum of 2+ years tenure at a firm - as this position requires advanced architectural experience. b. Interest in a technical track as this position may not entail a management track c. Technical curiosity and passion. Should show strong drive to learn languages, platforms, technologies. d. Passion to tackle complexity and seek new challenges e. Deep framework knowledge. Either very strong in .Net or stellar in Java/J2EE. f. Strong architectural aptitude. Technical talents need to be at the right level - i.e., more of a Visio/systems person than a mathematician or algorithm-optimizer. g. Strong foundation of Object-oriented Analysis and design. Understands OO principle and has hands-on experience to apply principles to implementation. h. Verifiable experience in building system architecture and design 2. Strategic vision / roadmap / standard a. Understand the high-level business goals and create a business/technology vision aligned to the goals b. Understand the technology marketplace, evolution in technology and ensures that they are represented in the vision c. Work with a Portfolio Manager to create lower level portfolio roadmaps and ensure these align with the high level vision d. Establish architectural & technology standards and best practices. Ensure these are represented in projects and provide architecture oversight of solution designs. 3. Leadership / Communication a. Clear and crisp communicator with the ability to synthesize/elaborate on technical aspects and/or details as needed across various contexts - e.g. architectural standards, management reporting, business impact, etc. S/he must be able to communicate well verbally, in writing, and visually. b. Ability to apply common sense - can apply 80/20 rule to architecture and do basic prioritization c. Quick learner and ability to evaluate and mentor developers as well as additional architects d. Management experience is a plus 4. Business Knowledge a. Hands-on experience with one or many of the trading application portfolios (OMS, EMS, Market Data, Analytics) b. Understanding of the competitive landscape and working knowledge of global financial markets, exchanges, etc. 5. Personal Characteristics / Traits a. Creative, original thinker, not constrained by status quo and shows initiative with conceptual intelligence b. Open to giving and receiving direct feedback in an environment where people are encouraged to challenge management at all levels c. Comfortable with good debates and reasoning. S/he will have to go toe-to-toe often with the smartest developers and architects in trading and across the firm. &hj

Job Title: Java Enterprise Architect Company: Swinsoft Location: North Haven, CT Description: Experience Level: 10 + YearsTechnical Competency: Architect: - Experienced in assessing enterprise-class apps.- Knowledgeable in CRM apps - Exposure to Rating Engine in Healthcare Underwriting systemsMore Details provided as part of the Job DescriptionJob/Role Description: * Eight years experience in information technology including five years experience in architecture/design (10 + years is strongly preferred) or an equivalent background. MA/MS degree preferred. * Experience with architectural abstractions and design patterns. * Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence. * Demonstrated ability to resolve architectural issues via governance. * Demonstrated ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations and effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and business needs. * Experience using frameworks and building services. * Experience with Business Rules methodologies, engines and related technologies * Experience with Integration patterns and Large Scale Application Integration. Job/Role Description : * Develops and maintains architectures for enterprise-wide frameworks, components, services, and, systems. * Researches and proposes technical strategies. * Studies and documents architectural framework, integration patterns and reference material. * Designs and modifies components of new and existing IT systems, frameworks, and vendor offerings to promote integrated corporate business systems. * Receives general supervision and completes assigned activities independently. * Has responsibility to: - Develop Business models to guide development of the integration architecture, frameworks, and patterns. - Identify Functional and Non Functional Requirements. - Create the Conceptual Architecture, Vision and Principles. - Analyze current information technology environments to identify and assess critical capabilities and recommend solutions. - Provide research and development activities for architecture. - Consult with project teams in support of framework or patterns. - Collaborates with partner teams, and, organizations to achieve objectives. - Develop frameworks, patterns, standards and reference material for architecture and associated products. - Develop and maintain common services, repositories and utility components for the enterprise. - Provide program and project level architectures- Provide data, application and technology deliverables on a program and project level basis including risk assessment, modeling and design related products and services. - Manage the architecture team.Required: Previous Exp as Enterprise ArchitectCommunication Skills: L4 or above in Communication competencyProject Management Skills: Ideal to have L3 above in PM CompetencyJob location will either be Brooklyn NY or North Haven CT

Job Title: Landscape Architect/ Designers Assistant Company: Exteriors Inc Location: Georgetown, CT Description: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/ Designers Assistant for leading design /Build Company. Site analysis, drafting/ CADD work, take-offs estimating, site supervision. FT/PT depending on experience. Additional responsibilities may include design work. Fax resume; Register to View

Job Title: Platform Architect-Pattern Lead Company: UBS Location: Stamford, CT Description: The Platform Architect is responsible for the development, planning and management of a use case driven pattern process. This process will be developed by the Pattern lead working closely with DSS and ISL teams. The patterns program will focus on current and planned solution stacks and their mapping to the application estate. The position reports to the Head of the Technology Advisory Group in DSS and will be a key participant in determining how well the DSS interrelates with the business units. Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Platform Architect is responsible for the development, planning and management of a use case driven pattern process. The Platform Architect will provide subject matter expertise in developing and managing the patterns as well as provide guidance around specific technologies, methods and tools. This individual will also be responsible for delivering technology solutions and support solving complex business problems involving their specialty.Specifically the role entails:Developing the pattern framework, processes, artifacts working closely with the ISLs, Dev leads and DSS teams.Integrate the Patten Program into established and to be established technology governance rules and procedures.Provide proactive advice to the Stream infrastructure and development teams regarding new and emerging solutions developed by GTIS and the industry. Be a contact point to the streams and development teams. Support the Stream architects as they incorporate new technologies and architectures into their designs for future application platforms.Provide project and business management support to the Streams if necessary during deployments of new infrastructure technology. Developing infrastructure solutions in collaboration with the DSS teams, ISLs and their lead technologists for Stream specific application initiatives. In many cases it is envisaged that this work will involve the deployment of new or emerging technology solutions developed in the platform and stream teams into the business. Examples include Virtualization solutions, innovative storage solutions, Database solutions, Information Lifecycle Management tools, Software Deployment Tools or next generation application Middleware technologies.Support the DSS technology governance process along with the associated steering committees and working groups.Support the development of business cases to justify infrastructure investments needed to rationalize or upgrade the Investment Banks technical infrastructureProvide consultative support to the development teams during the various design reviews of their new application initiatives. This individual will invest the time to really understand the both the functional and non-functional specifications of the applications development project.Gather information and work on recurring problems and new challenges faced by the Stream teams and forward this information to the Platform Managers for incorporation into next generation productsAssist Streams in developing optimization programs for their infrastructure, sharing best practices developed in other areas of the bank and the industry.Communicate the DSS agreed technology infrastructure and strategy to the Streams and solicit feedback from the Streams to improve the architecture. This position will be based in Stamford, CT,however the responsibilities are global and frequent business visits to the business Stream locations in UK, New York, Chicago, Zurich, and Asia Pacific offices are envisaged in support of business projects. The exact frequency and duration or overseas visits will depend on the organization construct in place in the business, the configuration of technology organization and the priorities of the business.Reporting RelationshipThis role will report directly to the Head of the GTIS DSS TAG Skills RequiredThis role requires a comprehensive set of technical, business and project management skills as the selected individual will plan and direct a complex series of infrastructure programs.Ability to collaborate effectively with business leaders, peers in other infrastructure organizations, development managers, operations support managers, internal suppliers, 3rd party suppliers, research analysts, and technology vendorsStrong applied technical knowledge in distributed computing, with relevant experience building both reusable layered architectures and the deployment of solutions based on these architectures for financial services companies Excellent planning skills, both technical and business Ability to innovate by taking emerging work practices and technologies from the industry and applying them to the UBS business model to drive new revenue streams or reduce cost of current operations.Ability to communicate effectively to employees, partners, business leaders, peers, external regulators, internal audit and 3rd party suppliersGood financial skills, needed for the preparation of yearly budgets, tracking of expenditures through the year and development of justification for step-function investments for business lines, the IB overall and the enterprise.Ability to maximize the efficiency of the infrastructure technology spend, operating processes and people constructs, allowing the business to adjust to rapidly to the market environmentRequirements Four year Bachelors degree or International equivalentMinimum of 7 years experience running components of IT infrastructure in a financial services environment. Preference given to individuals who have both theoretical (architecture development) and applied (project delivery) experiences with distributed computing technologies.Preferred QualificationsPreference will be given to candidates who also have a deep knowledge of application architecture and data architecture, as this greatly increases the ability of the candidate to work seamlessly with the application architectsDegree level in engineering coupled with relevant business experienceKnowledge of Investment Banking business processes and the supporting technology platforms for the entire transactions lifecycle from Sales/Trading though to settlement/clearing and corporate reporting.Proven ability to develop strategic relationships with business leadership and peers.Proven ability to innovate in a way that meets the business needs, challenges the organization to move forward, yet does not compromise the strict control structures of a financial services environmentGood team building skills, with track record of running ‘virtual’ or ad-hoc teams without regard to team members organizational alignmentsOur OfferingWe can offer you an exciting, fast-paced working environment, a culture of mutual respect and teamwork and the opportunity to play a vital role in our growth.It starts with youIf you are attracted to joining an organization where every individual’s contribution counts and where your talent will impact on our future, please apply for this position. It starts with you.Disclaimer / Policy StatementsUBS is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

Job Title: ARCHITECT Company: A/Z CORPORATION Location: North Stonington, CT Description: L;BL_az_corporation ARCHITECT Specialty Construction design-build firm seeking a Staff Architect with experience with speciality manufacturing, life science, healthcare & speciality projects. Familiar with BIM & LEED design requirements. AIA degree required with CT Registration. MA and RI Registration a plus. LEED AP certificate. Internet support position for small to mid-size design build projects. Construction Administration a plus. Forward resume and salary req. to: Register to View -zcorp.com EOE

Job Title: Business Objects XI Lead Architect/Administrator Company: Keane, Inc. Location: Hartford, CT Description: At Keane, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company’s growth since our inception in 1965. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for Keane — and for the people who work here.Keane currently seeks a Business Objects XI Lead Architect/Administratorto join our team in the Farmington, CT or Syracuse, NY area.As a Business Objects XI Lead Architect/Administrator you will lead various Business Objects XI upgrade projects.Responsibilities include:• Systems analysis, technical design, Software administration, and development of complex software engineering projects in Business Objects XI, IBM Data Stage, Oracle 10g, Unix, AIX environments. • Business Objects development - all BOBJ components, toolsets including BO Data Integrator. • Experience converting and upgrading from prior releases of Business Objects to XI in multiple OS environments. • Installation, configuration, maintenance, migration and upgrade of several versions of BOBJ up to XI. • Designing and building of Universes, Classes and Objects for the client requirements. • Creating Cardinalities, Contexts, Joins and Aliases . • Experienced in all aspects of Business Objects repository administration. • Full project life cycle systems development: gathering system requirements, analysis, design, implementation, transfer of knowledge, and deployment including user acceptance and training. • Full life cycle experience with IBM Data Stage/Information Server.• Full project life cycle systems development: gathering system requirements, analysis, design, implementation, transfer of knowledge, and deployment including user acceptance and training.• Data Warehousing - business requirements gathering and defining business rules; technical architectural design; dimensional and relational modeling; creation of data marts for specific business areas; designing and implementing ETL processes; analytic application specification and development; deployment.Qualified candidates must have 10+ years experience with the following:• Data Management Principles.• Exhibiting excellent written and oral communication skills.• Ability to do project planning, estimating, project scoping. • Ability to gather complex technical business requirements from business clients and create solutions.• Full life-cycle experience on large/complex enterprise project(s).• Working well with others on the team to meet project milestones, manage client satisfaction and mentor others on the team. This is a full-time salaried position with Keane and would require you to live within a commutable distance to Montpelier, VT area. Please note, 1099 or corp-2-corp contractors will NOT be considered. This position is only available to those interested in salaried staff employment opportunities. At Keane, we offer a full comprehensive benefits package that starts from your first day of employment.About KeaneKeane partners with businesses and government agencies to optimize IT investments by delivering exceptional evolution, operation, and maintenance of mission-critical systems and business processes. A US company with a large offshore capability, Keane combines local knowledge and local senior leadership with scalable global delivery that results in low-risk, actionable, cost-effective services and solutions – and a partnership that feels like an extension of your organization.In business since 1965, Keane is an agile, full-service IT services firm headquartered in the United States with approximately 12,000 employees globally. For more information on Keane’s services, solutions, products, and locations, please visit www.keane.com .Learn more about Keane at www.keane.comKeane is an equal opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.Contact InformationKeane, Inc. 100 City SquareBoston, Massachusetts 02129Please apply for this job on our website:Keane.com: Business AnalystRe ference number: 59619 .................................................................................................................................................................... Contact Information:. Click here to see all "Keane, Inc." opportunities Learn more about "Keane, Inc." Send this Job to a Friend