solution architect.
bethesda , maryland
posted today
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$70 - $75 per hour
contract
bachelor degree
category computer and mathematical occupations
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job detailsjob summary:The individual will collaborate across various domains to create integrated Loyalty solutions exposed through partners, web, mobile, smart devices, and voice channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of collaboration, designing, building, and implementing architectures that are highly scalable, resilient, secure, and flexible. This individual will work with product owners, other architects, software designers, and delivery leads across the organization to extend and introduce new technology into our Loyalty platform.location: Bethesda, Marylandjob type: Contractsalary: $70 - 75 per hourwork hours: 9am to 5pmeducation: Bachelorsresponsibilities:Defining the Future-State Loyalty Architecture & Supporting Loyalty Business Projects:
Lead and define Loyalty project architecture solutions to enable business objectives, drive stakeholder alignment, and drive detailed design by engineers
Lead and define the Loyalty systems architecture vision to deliver the next-generation Loyalty platform and improve the travel experience with Marriott
Define solutions and patterns that address system and partner integration
Leverage short-term tactical solutions to achieve long-term objectives and advance the overall Loyalty management capabilities
Identify and develop opportunities for reuse, migration, or retirement
Enterprise Planning & Execution:
Develop Loyalty Target State Architecture and Roadmaps
Understand and evaluate current and emerging technology products and trends
Develop reusable design patterns and best practices that can be leveraged by the enterprise
Socialize and educate the organization, including service providers, on design patterns
Solution Architecture:
Develop prototypes and architecture artifacts to support projects
Partner and consult with project teams to enable consistent solution design and implementations aligned to the architecture
Engage in IT Governance activities to promote consistency and solution compliance
Cross-Training, Technology Research, and Proof-of-Concepts:
Obtain training & experience on business functions and technologies outside the area of expertise
Research emerging or existing technologies that may have specific business outcomes
Conduct proof-of-concepts to determine the feasibility of technologies that could provide business benefits
Building Successful Relationships:
Collaborate with business and IT resources to help advance Loyalty platform agenda across the organization
Act as a leader and advocate for architecture, including coaching, training, and career development to staff
Liaise with vendors and service providers to select products or services to enable strategic goals
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIESLeadership:
Communication: Conveys information and ideas in a convincing and engaging manner
Leading Through Vision and Values: Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront
Managing Change: Initiates/manages the change process and energizes it
Problem Solving and Decision Making: Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities
Managing Execution:
Building a Successful Team: Uses an effective interpersonal style to build a cohesive team
Strategy Execution: Ensures successful execution of business plans
Driving for Results: Sets high standards of performance and monitors the efforts of self and others
Building Relationships:
Customer Relationships: Develops and sustains relationships based on customer needs
Global Mindset: Supports employees and partners with diverse perspectives
Strategic Partnerships: Develops collaborative relationships with employees and business partners
Generating Talent and Organizational Capability:
Developing Others: Supports the development of others' skills and capabilities
Organizational Capability: Adapts the structure of assignments and work processes
Learning and Applying Professional Expertise:
Continuous Learning: Actively identifies new areas for learning
Technical Acumen: Understanding and utilizing professional skills
Information Security: Knowledge of security considerations in development
qualifications:
Experience level: Experienced
Minimum 10 years of experience
Education: Bachelors
skills:
APIEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected] offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.