Short Description:
The Functional Architect is the functional expert for an application, a defined set of applications or a portfolio of related applications.
SharePoint, documentation, user specialist
Complete Description:
SharePoint Administration/Developer for 2010. Needs to be familiar with team sites. Will be responsible for creating a standard team site for all users and documenting how to update/change/maintain their own sites. Will require the ability to work with users and create training videos and documentation.
The Functional Architect is the functional expert for an application, a defined set of applications or a portfolio of related applications. The Functional Architect is also responsible for bringing an understanding of the enterprise, business system and industry to the team(s) supporting or interfacing with the application. The primary responsibility of a Functional Architect is to provide expertise in the business process supported by the application, to prepare and review designs, to recommend improvements, and to provide guidance during the testing process. The Functional Architect helps the Programmers establish a clear understanding of the business functional requirements and either creates the functional designs to meet the requirements or reviews and approves the designs written by the Programmers. The Functional Architect must understand all aspects of their specific application(s), and the underlying business process. The more experienced Functional Architect plans, analyzes, and defines high- level software strategies and solutions. Contained in the experienced role is the task of coordinating with other Functional Architects to define technical requirements and long range plans for meeting customer requirements.
Years of Relevant Experience:
4 to 5 years in particular application area
Preferred Education:
4 year college degree or equivalent technical study.
Role Description:
All roles specified plus the following:
•Provide functional expertise to planning organization as required.
•Review tasks prior to migration into production as appropriate. Provide assistance in scheduling design work for Lead Functional Architect.
•Coordinate the design and development of work estimates and act as the primary point of contact. Assist in managing and directing application team processes.
•Organize and prepare work effectively to facilitate proactive resolution of problems.
•Work with client and Lead Functional Architect to identify direction of software.
•Ensure business requirements are supported by the software.
•Identify and initiate continuous improvement opportunities.
•Define user interface strategies.
•Understand specific business needs and overall business strategy of the business customer.
Skills:
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
SharePoint 2007/2010 Administration
Required
4
Years
SharePoint 2007/2010 Development
Required
4
Years
Experience developing Technical documentation
Required
2
Years
Experience creating "how to guides"
Required
2
Years