Application Development - Information Architect BusinessSystems Analysis SOA UML Requirements IV Contractor

Job Description: The Information Architect will be responsible for interfacing with business units to understand their needs working with various architecture and development teams to create a solution to the business need utilizing application and services infrastructure and then working with impacted development and testing team(s) to ensure successful delivery of the proposed solution. Projects will include working with business needs for Video High Speed Data Digital Voice and other emerging technologies. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and a background in architecture and business/system analysis. Proven experience in requirements gathering techniques use case definition architecture diagramming sequence diagrams test planning/execution and system requirement analysis. The Information Architect will produce describe and present technical design artifacts include UML diagrams particularly class diagrams sequence diagrams & deployment diagrams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Work with business to identify ROI of proposed changes/enhancements to systems
Partner with Architecture and Development teams to identify feasible solutions and Services that meet the business need
Document requirements use cases architecture diagrams and sequence diagrams
Conduct user interviews JAD sessions and other forums to define and capture requirements and design of the solution
Collaborate with application development and test teams to ensure that use cases and system requirements are understood and actionable
Utilize requirements management tools to maintain traceability between requirements design elements and development work
Present solutions to business requesters architects development and testing teams
Proven ability to successfully handle multiple projects at one time and drive successful outcome with little supervision
Responds to demands created by diverse tasks complicated assignments and/or fluctuating volume of assignments by putting in time and effort necessary to complete the work
Ability to produce the desired result in accordance with specified standards and department metrics
Completes work assignments accurately and without substantive errors
Assures that all aspects of each work assignment are present and properly organized
Assumes responsibility for quality assurance of their own work
Owns the project and problem resolution

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
College/University graduate or equivalent experience
More than eight years experience writing IT requirements and designs in a complex work environment within a structured software development methodology.
Proficiency in documenting Use Cases Requirements Activity Diagrams and Sequence Diagrams in a technical environment
Experience conducting JAD/RAD/AGILE /Waterfall scrum sessions
Understanding of SOA and experience writing requirements in a SOA environment
Strong analytical critical thinking and problem solving skills
Advanced proficiency with use of Microsoft Office applications including Word MS Project Excel and Visio and other tools that facilitate the requirements gathering and design phases of the SDLC
Ability to work and deliver under the pressure of deadlines and commitments to the customer
Demonstrates professionalism in all areas of work
Proficient at time management and meeting deadlines and flexible with changing priorities

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS or Associate degree in Computer Science or related field
Experience in cable and/or telecommunications
Experience writing code as a software developer
Additional Sills: