Senior Enterprise Applications and Data Architect

Description

As a member of the Information Systems Department, the Senior Enterprise Applications and Data Architect is responsible for assessing, developing, and maintaining architecture components within the application portfolio while monitoring and governing its associated data within the environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Assist in the road mapping of the application and data portfolio and develop transition plans for moving from the current to future solutions within the environment.

Plans, directs, and coordinates the standardization of data between various on premise and cloud platforms.

Identify workflow process inefficiencies and implement changes to improve the productivity, efficiency, and / or cost-effectiveness of products or services.

Review application architecture and data integration options and make recommendations to IS management for possible implementation with on premise or cloud hosted solutions.

Serve as the Project Manager on new enterprise-wide applications or updates to existing applications, as assigned. Create project plans, track budgets, monitor deadlines, and project team performance. May serve as a project member on projects run by other team members or manager.

Lead the testing of new software or new versions of software. Create and maintain test environments for each of the enterprise-wide applications, including server specifications and software installations, integrations, and customizations. Create and maintain testing scripts for all enterprise-wide applications; manage testing teams and procedures and analyze test results.

Create and maintain production environments for enterprise-wide applications, including server and desktop specifications, client software packaging, server software installations, integrations, and customizations; submit Change Management forms for approval per IS procedure; schedule work with vendors; perform installations or upgrades, final testing and close monitoring after installation or upgrade.

Resolve and respond to Help Desk tickets related to enterprise-wide applications, plus all other applications as needed; note trends; perform troubleshooting; perform problem management, including escalating to other teams and to vendors as needed.

Keep current on patches and releases related to enterprise-wide applications; review release notes; track resolutions to existing software problems; recommend updates to install.

Interface with vendors, industry peers, and professional associations to keep informed of existing and evolving industry standards and technologies.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS :

Maintain a high level of knowledge in all enterprise-wide applications via release notes, documentation, vendor dialogue and training classes.

Assist, teach and mentor Applications Analysts, Administrators, and Engineers on the team.

Other related job duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES) :

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science preferred.

Experience :

Minimum of ten years of extensive experience managing enterprise-wide applications and, preferably in a law firm.

At least five years of related work experience with cloud data analytics platforms technologies. (Azure, AWS, Snowflake, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

Solid project management skills, operating as part of a team organizing, planning, and executing small to large-scale projects from the envisioning stage through implementation.

Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of enterprise system integrations, such as :

Multi-cloud integrations

Data movement (ETL / ELT)

Data architecture (Snowflake, MS Fabric)

Data Preparation (Azure Data Factory)

Data Consumption and Visualization (PowerBI)

Infrastructure, server, operating systems, and network communications knowledge.

Process-minded with a strict regard to details.

Strong ability to install and maintain any enterprise-wide application, including servers, customizations and integrations, load balancing, disaster recover procedures.

Knowledge of SQL server and SQL scripting.

Extensive Knowledge of various Microsoft technologies including Azure AD, Azure AD Application Proxy, Power Bi, OneDrive, and Azure Virtual Desktop remote app streaming.

Certification in Microsoft 365 Enterprise preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary work : Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

VISUAL ACUITY

Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position applies to Atlantic City, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Morristown, New York, Princeton, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and / or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $140,000 to $175,000.

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DISCLAIMER

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

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