Application Systems Architect

The Application Systems Architect position involves the administration of a particular application system. Work in this area involves the application architecture design, development of programs, processes and procedures to ensure proper application integration, security, continuous availability and recovery for all installations of a particular application system. This incumbent has advanced knowledge of application systems, system interactions/interfaces that will allow this individual to serve as a mentor to less experienced team members.
Why This Role Matters
Ensures the reliability and resilience of critical applications by designing secure integrations and maintaining continuous availability and recovery across system installations.
Provides technical leadership and expertise, using advanced knowledge of application architecture and system interfaces to guide solutions and mentor less experienced team members.
What you'll do
Work across functional support areas to tune system for optimal performance. Involved with the planning, design, management and implementation of enterprise-wide application on a variety of platforms. Participate in 24/7 on call support of application.
Handle complex problems with little assistance. Analyze and participate in the security and data integrity controls for all of the applications.
Participate in the analysis and design function for new and existing systems to ensure adherence to technical standards, data standards and integration with other applications. Translate business requirements into technical requirements and assist other team members in implementing the solution.
Participate in the planning, acquisition and implementation of systems and application software May evaluate enterprise wide database infrastructure and develop detailed analysis reports and recommendations for those database systems.
Support enterprise-wide, mission-critical applications with little support or assistance Involved with the planning, installation, implementation and configuration of enterprise-wide applications. Incumbent will be required to write necessary procedures and develop standards that will ensure these systems availability 24*7
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor's Degree in computer science, MIS, engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience (14-15 years).
5-8 years of experience in IT including 4-6 years' experience in application administration is preferred.
Required to handle complex problems with little assistance. Active team member, may have leadership responsibilities of others.
Advanced knowledge of a specific application system, good knowledge of other applications &/or 3rd party tools.
Good understanding of one or more operating systems.
Good understanding of networking technology & protocols.
Advanced understanding of one or more operating systems.
Advanced troubleshooting skills.
Additional Details
Relocation Available:
Sponsorship Available:
Travel: No
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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate
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