Senior Enterprise Applications Architect

As a member of the Information Systems Department, the Senior Enterprise Applications Architect is responsible for assessing, developing, and maintaining architecture components within the application portfolio while monitoring technological advancements for potential incorporation into the environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Assist in the road mapping of the application portfolio and develop transition plans for moving from the current to future solutions within the environment.
• Identify workflow process inefficiencies and implement changes to improve the productivity, efficiency, and / or cost-effectiveness of products or services.
• Review architecture and 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.
• Act as a back-up for all other applications that may be primarily supported and maintained by others on the Applications team.
• Perform desktop applications packaging, testing and deployment via SCCM or Microsoft Intune.
• 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, preferably in a law firm.

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.
• Ability to assess and implement remote access solutions based on emerging technologies.
• Infrastructure, server, operating systems, and network communications knowledge.
• Process-minded with a strict regard to details.
• Proficient knowledge of desktop operating systems, software, and software packaging practices.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of supporting and maintaining a DMS (Document Management System) - iManage or NetDocuments 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.

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild LLP is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability