Fortune 500 Sr. Application Solutions Architect (Atlanta or Birmingham)

Our Fortune 500 Company client is seeking to DIRECTLY HIRE a talented Senior Application Solutions Architect.

CANDIDATE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: (Please read carefully before applying)  

In order to receive consideration for an interview referral submission to our client's Hiring Manager for this role, each candidate must be reasonably qualified and comply with the following requirements: 

1) Our client doesn't provide any sponsorships, so you must PRESENTLY be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. WITHOUT requiring any current or future sponsorship (i.e., U.S. citizen or permanent resident cardholder).

2) You must be within commutable distance to either Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL.   

3) You must apply with both your current resume AND also your full responses to the Hiring Manager's Screening Questions shown BELOW.

• Your resume must clearly show your personal email address and direct phone number.
• You must fully and accurately respond to ALL of the screening questions.
• Your resume and your responses to the screening questions should preferably be included in a SINGLE (Word or PDF) document, if possible.
• Send the requested information to MPN Diversity Recruiters by either clicking on the APPLY button or via email to support@mpndiversityrecruiters.com.

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Sr. Application Solutions Architect role is within the Information Management Office at Fortune 500 Company.  The team is responsible for Enterprise level design, consulting and support of varied data, data analytics, content management and AI technology.  This role will help provide guidance and support for both existing and new applications.  A successful candidate will be self-motivated, communicate easily with persons at all levels and help set and guide strategic focus as a senior level role in the team reporting to the technology director.

Technologies are varied and continue to evolve in this space hence a key trait required is the ability to multi-task between varied initiatives while learning key facets of varied technologies.  It also requires some production support of existing processes and technologies while offering the opportunity to enhance and move those technologies and processes further for the organization.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve on the Cloud Center of Excellence helping set direction for cloud in the organization.
• Consult on existing technologies and help adopt new ones.
• Remain up to date on emerging technology.  Educate the team on these and when they should be leveraged.
• Support existing systems and processes including Shared Data Platform in Azure, DataBricks and Hadoop.
• Develop design paradigms to be used and scale at an enterprise level.
• Collaborate with end users to identify needs, gaps and opportunities for improved data management and analytical solution delivery.
• Collaborate with peers; mentoring team members to enhance skills and abilities; providing leadership as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related Engineering field is required.
• Proven knowledge of solutions architecture is required
• 10+ years of experience working in a fast-paced, competitive organization driven by data and enabled by technology is required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong technical competency and programming skills in large-scale systems using coding/querying languages including several of Python, R, C#, Java, PowerShell, Various ETL methodologies, T-SQL, and PL-SQL.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems such as Linux and Windows.
• Strong knowledge of cloud systems architecture preferfably in Azure.
• Working knowledge of Hadoop, Kubernetes, Docker, Kerberos, and related technologies.
• Working knowledge of streaming data, ingestion pipelines, and generalized data engineering practices is desired.
• Knowledge supporting Big Data in the Azure cloud is preferred.
• Effective communication (verbal/written) and leadership skills to foster enterprise influence on data-driven business decision-making
• Ability to transform technical jargon into meaningful business insight at varying levels of the organization
• Comprehensive consulting skills with proven ability to work with and influence others
• Excellent customer service skills and focus on delivery with a positive attitude
• Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal guidance
• Continuous self-learner with perspective on industry trends in the data space
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and conflicting priorities
• Ability to build productive relationships with a focus on cooperation and teamwork

Behavioral Attributes

• The successful candidate will demonstrate understanding and application of the Fortune 500 Company's behaviors: Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment. 

Additional required behavioral attributes:

• Results-oriented
• Innovative
• Strategic thinker with an enterprise view for sustainable solutions
• Committed to continuous learning and improvement
• Committed to the development of others
• Committed to building and maintaining constructive partnerships with business partners
• Works well both independently and with others
• Acts with speed and decisiveness
• Committed to ethical conduct
• Lives and works safely

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HIRING MANAGER'S SCREENING QUESTIONS:  

Please answer ALL of the questions BELOW as accurately as possible.  If you're determined to be reasonably qualified, you will be submitted to our client for a potential interview and direct hiring consideration for this great opportunity.

1. What steps would you take to build out a Shared Lake House utilizing terminology from a cloud of your choice?
2. What skills do you have that would make you a good candidate for the role of Sr Application Solutions Architect at Fortune 500 Company?
3. Do you have work experience with Databricks, Azure Data Lakes, Snowflake, Hadoop or related technologies? If yes, please explain. If no, state N/A.
4. Do you have work experience and knowledge of languages such as .NET, Python, PowerShell, SQL, PL-SQL, Spark, etc.? If yes, please explain. If no state N/A.
5. What is the highest level associated secondary degree you have?
6. Fortune 500 Company provides a competitive compensation package to include a base salary, incentive pay (bonus), and comprehensive benefits which include a pension/cash balance plan and matching 401(k) plan. Please indicate the salary/pay rate you are seeking for this position. You may list a salary range, but please do not state Negotiable or N/A.

7. Are you permanently authorized to work in the U.S. WITHOUT requiring any current or future sponsorship (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident)? Please reply with one of the following options:

   (a) I am a U.S. citizen, or

   (b) I am a permanent resident card (i.e., green card) holder, or

   (c) None of the above.

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   If you're not able to edit your resume (i.e., because it's a PDF) to add the HMSQ responses, please send your resume and the responses to the screening questions (in a separate document or message) and we will merge them for you.

   Call 404-629-9323 if you have any questions.