Delivery Architect - Java, J2ee, SOA

10+ Years of experience

Hands on system software analysis, development, testing and maintenance experience

Strong familiarity with IT and system development concepts and techniques inclusive of Web, SOA, application development methodologies / tools (both Waterfall/Agile), programming languages, information management, transaction management, user interface design / styles, international operations and configuration management methodologies and tools

Working technical knowledge of J2EE Application Servers, Database and Data Integration technologies and Enterprise Messaging

Experience in projects that have implemented multiple application and data integration patterns using technologies like SOA, Informatica, Oracle Golden Gate, WMB

Experience in using a test driven development approach using JMock and JUnit or other similar libraries
 Knowledge of XML and practical experience using it with Java

 Experience in a major financial institution or similar environment

 Knowledge of UNIX, Maven, experience of continuous integration/continuous delivery practices

 Experience of delivering projects using Agile practices

 Understanding of retail investment, wealth & portfolio administration, transfer agency etc.

 Basic knowledge of technology, third party products and their usage within fund supermarkets and wraps

 Strong inter-personal skills with the ability both to influence other leaders within IT and constructively manage conflict to positive outcomes for all parties

 Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills

Ability to develop & maintain good relationships with all business and systems stakeholders

Flexible and positive attitude, openness to change

 Self-motivation is essential, should demonstrate commitment to high quality solution

 Ability to learn and quickly get familiar with a complex business and systems environment.