Job Description :
Apptus Architect
Description:
10+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING: RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists in the development, specification and communication of the technology architecture plans, the infrastructure components required to support it and in the integration of corporate, distributed and/or client server business area architectures. COMPETENCIES: Development and maintenance of a business and system architecture for firm-wide operations. Participates in system architecture studies of new and existing IT systems to permit development of integrated corporate, distributed and client server business systems, which operate at low cost levels. Recommends the appropriate computer platform, workstations and communication linkage required to support specific related business processes and information flows. Analysis and recommendation of new or different technologies which will enhance current systems and support overall corporate and business goals. Document clearly and concisely architecture, analysis and design documentation in a highly professional standardized format. Technical support to client and IT management to ensure development of efficient application systems utilizing established standards, procedures and SDLC methodologies. Performs related duties as assigned or requested. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related discipline with an advanced degree preferred and at least two, typically four or more years experience in information systems architecture methodologies, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Fully conversant in Systems Analysis & Design Methodology and Object Oriented Analysis & Design requires knowledge of systems architecture, good consultative and communications skills, the ability to work effectively with client and IT management and staffs.
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Apptus Architect
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Roles and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering the systems architecture and design of complex solution components related to the Apttus enterprise contract management solutionThe candidate will be responsible for the architecture and design of complex solution components (e.g., integration, security, custom development The candidate must have strong leading skills in all stages of the software development life cycle.
The candidate will review design elements and approve the overall technical design. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the system accurately meets the defined expectations of the business, ensuring that proper technical component testing is implemented, and system performance and security requirements are closely monitored by working with the project teams. The candidate must also be able to identify and confirm technical design risks and develop mitigation approaches. The candidate must also have experience providing level of effort estimates for technical portion of solutions.
The candidate will leverage Apttus knowledge to engage with business to advise on Apttus technical best practices and solutions to meeting business needs.
Experience
Demonstrableexperience in enterprise-level Apttus and Salesforce projects using both waterfall and agile software development methodologies throughout the whole life cycle with repeated and demonstrable success
Expert level understanding of the Apttus product suite, including Contract Management and Configure, Price, Quote capabilities, as well as the Force.com Platform
Extensive experience with Apttus configuration, including workflows, validation rules, and security controls
Experience defining business requirements, writing user stories, and providing detailed Apttus system and functional designs
Experience in documenting current state business processes and wire framing system designs using process flow diagram tools, UML, sequence diagrams, etc. as well as making recommendations for future state improved processes and system designs
Expert level experience defining the system architecture landscape, identifying gaps between current and desired end-states, and delivering a comprehensive solution that will enable achievement of the desired business outcomes
Experience in designing and developing software components and having a strong background in database design and system architecture
Experience integrating Apttus with different business systems, as well as working with integration tools (ETL, marketing automation, reporting, etc
Understanding of programming logic and constructs, specifically in Apttus, Salesforce.com, Force.com, Apex Code, Visualforce, SOQL, triggers and their use in software development
Experience with single-org deployments and multi-org consolidations
Expert level understanding of environment management, release management, code versioning best practices, and deployment methodologies
Requirements
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, Graduate degree preferred (or equivalent qualification)
5+ years direct experience in software development life cycle
5+ year experience in Apttus and Salesforce.com configuration and implementing enterprise contract management systems, with 7 – 10 years total experience
Proven experience in overseeing the direction, development, and implementation of Contract Management and Quote to Cash software solutions
Strong knowledge of software quality assurance best practices and methodologies
Preferred, but not a must, Apttus or Salesforce certifications of Platform Developer I and II and/or Platform App Builder, Administrator certification
Knowledge of Business Process Management (BPM) techniques and tools
Must have excellent oral and written communication, presenting, meeting facilitation, negotiation, decision making, and problem solving skills
Must be a team player as demonstrated through a customer qualification of a large scale/enterprise implementation with multiple work streams
Experience working with external IT supplier & virtual teams.