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Job Description:

Application Architect - (Job Grade - 30H)

Designs application architectures that provide business capabilities. Ensures technical expertise and seamless implementation of solutions. Designs and develops application architectures for product management. Analyzes functionality and constraints of recommended solutions. Ensures compatibility, interoperability, and usability of solution architecture.

Provides specific functional expertise that is theoretical and conceptual in nature. This expertise is typically acquired through a combination of university education and experience within a field. May have responsibility for supervising others in the capacity of a “player coach” but primary focus is individual expertise. Particularly at higher levels, sophisticated subject matter expertise is a requirement for success.

Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field. Interprets business challenges and recommends best practices. Leads others to solve complex problems. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. May lead functional teams or projects.

To be a successful application architect, one must combine technical expertise, business acumen, and strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Expert in Web Application architecture and best practicesExperience with Architectural Patterns, Multi-tier Application Architecture, Architecture RoadmapsFamiliarity with Angular, .NET, Java, Single Page Web Applications (SPA)Familiarity with OpenShift and Google Cloud PlatformExperience with MicroservicesExperience with highly available, large scale, multi-platform systemsKnowledge of Agile and SAFe MethodologiesKnowledge of DevSecOps and OAuthKnowledge of Database design principlesTechnical Analysis & Investigative SkillsKnowledge of Security Best PracticesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPlanning and Time Management SkillsAnalysis and Problem SolvingStrategic ThinkingStrong Negotiation SkillsCollaboration Skills

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

Employer will sponsor visas for specific positions. UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/nationalorigin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.