Application Architect - Transaction Processing Systems

Elavon is seeking a motivated Application Architect with technical design and architecture experience to contribute toward the success of our technology initiatives.

Responsible for the design and architecture of the EU Authorisation Switch.

We are looking for candidates with strong analysis, design, and development credentials with a demonstrable track record of achievement in the payments industry. The successful candidate will be a senior member of the EU Authorisation Switch Team, responsible for the analysis and design of high quality, simple, scalable, and comprehensive software solutions in a mission critical environment.

Develops the application's architecture and blueprints on which functional and non-functional requirements can be met. Reviews developer technical designs. Translates user requirements to technical requirements. Designs application's technical infrastructure, such as application components, platforms, interfaces, development tools, and testing approaches. Possesses broad knowledge of platforms and applications across all technologies. Converts specifications into design approach instructions to solve business problems through automation support.

Participates in the definition of non-functional requirements and ensures that the application architecture supports these requirements. Provides strategic input for long-term application direction. Monitors and maintains compliance with Enterprise Architecture, Technology Standards, and Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Planning. Participates in evaluation of vendor products to determine conformance with bank technical standards and appropriate fit with business needs. Develops and maintains department's knowledge base.

Mediates between the expert and knowledge base. Uses models, hypotheses, and cognitive analysis techniques to elicit real problem-solving knowledge from the experts. Senior level positions lead the mapping of the application's architecture to the chosen technology platform; may lead, provide direction, and coordinate activities of application architects.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• At least 5 years of experience with the concepts, philosophies and tools behind the design of applications, information and underlying information technologies
• At least 10 years of experience with developing and implementing applications
• Track record of achievement within the payments industry

Preferred Skills/Experience

Working experience in:

• System development life cycle
• Programming languages
• Product and vendor evaluation
• Information security management

Extensive experience in:

• Requirements analysis
• System testing
• On-line transaction processing
• Application testing
• Application development tools
• User interface design
• Business process modelling
• Application delivery process
• IT environment
• Information management
• Application design, architecture

Desirable

• -Previous architecture or development experience in a Stratus (COBOL) environment is highly desirable but not essential
• -Knowledge of encryption methodologies and communication protocols are an advantage

Benefits:

We offer an exciting, fast-paced and diverse working environment with employees of many different nationalities. We provide benefits to help you protect your health and financial security; and give you peace of mind. We also invest in your career growth with development resources that give you the opportunity to stretch and shine.