Job Description:

Architecture consultant

(COMPANY NAME) is the world's leader in business intelligence software, delivering the breakthrough technology companies need to transform the way they do business. its software provides one integrated process for analysing data from every source and gaining the predictive power to drive change at every level.

the role:

the architecture consultant plays a pivotal role in setting vision with clients and convincing senior it personnel of our ability to execute.  as such the successful candidate will ensure the successful delivery of highly complex business intelligence software solutions to clients.  by taking and maintaining a technical leadership role in the analysis and design of the solution you will be seen as the solution/architectural advisor as the project progresses.

with strong capability in designing and/or implementing medium to complex robust, enterprise-wide architectures and solutions you will also be able to diagnose and problem solve complex issues within such environments.  experienced in working in cross functional, multi-disciplinary teams you will have excellent communication skills that enable you to influence and negotiate successfully within this environment.
proven experience of a wide range of it technologies and hardware infrastructures and a solid understanding of business intelligence, intelligent storage and web architectures will have given you hands-on knowledge of a number of the following technology areas, enabling you to create robust architecture diagrams:
-      multiple operating systems - unix, windows, mainframe
-      security models (inc ldap, active directory etc), security architecture
-      webservers and web architectures (websphere, weblogic, jboss, tomcat)
-      storage solutions (san/nas etc)
-      integration technologies (esb, messagebus)
-      business intelligence - business objects, cognos, oracle, spss, etc
-      communications and networking protocols
-      other (j2ee, java, crm)
-      methodologies (zachman, togaf, ief)
-      corporate it standards (itil, w3c, cwm (common warehousing model))

you will also have experience in at least one of the following:

-      risk architectures
-      crm  technologies - e-business suite, siebel
-      business intelligence and business insight - epm, 'performance management', 'predictive enterprise', 'enterprise architect', dsdm, ssadm, agile, prince 2
-      analytic services - modelling
-      data management - tdwi
flexible and adaptable you will have a consultative approach that will enable you to manage client relationships effectively and have the gravitas to deal professionally with challenges faced.

remuneration & benefits:

at (COMPANY NAME) we provide a supportive working environment, and a range of development challenges and opportunities. we also offer competitive benefits and compensation packages designed to attract and to retain the very best.
  please ensure that you have a valid work permit for employment in the united kingdom. 
thank you for taking the time and effort to apply for this role. please note that we will only contact you should we wish to progress your application.

all data is processed in accordance with the provisions of the data protection act.

(COMPANY NAME) is an equal opportunity employer

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