Location: DiegemLanguage: EnglishStart Date: ASAP Job purposeinvestigates, analyses and documents all or part of a business' functions, processes or information in a methodical approachdefines architecture requirements, creating viable specifications for improvements in any aspect of the processes and systemsmanages architecture-related communication both inside DHL Express Global Aviation IT and the wider Dpdhl IT Organizationmaintains the system architecture baselinecreates and communicates designs and detailed system functional specifications that enable and guide the development of integrated solutions that meet current and future business needsdelivers clear guidance on the development of, and modifications to, solution components to ensure that they take account of relevant architectures, strategies, policies, standards and practices ensuring compatibility with existing and planned solution componentsAutonomyFor small & medium sized projects: works autonomously and exercises substantial personal responsibilityFor large projects: works under general direction within a clear framework of accountabilityReports to: DevOps Director ArchitectureScope:GlobalIndirect Responsibility AccountabilityCustomer - business roles external:Works on relationships with people responsible for architectural standards across DHL Express IT and their communicationCommunicates effectively important trends and news that should be made available to the architectural communityStakeholder - business roles external & internal:Seeks contributions from stakeholders and cascades these effectively to peersAnalyses public events regarding IT architecture and flags them with the respective team membersProcess:Leads the definition of solution architecture deliverables in small to medium sized projects/programsCoordinates collaboration with external service providers in terms of assembling own or third-party system componentsApplies standard methodologies when creating new architecture, programs / applications or when maintaining existing onesDocuments work using the agreed standards, methods and toolsPeople management:May supervise the completion of projects and may contribute to employees' professional developmentCoaches architecture peers and team members, contributes to reviews and knowledge sharing, manages progress on tasks, audit results and outcomesCoaches development teams on issues related to design, performance, tools and standards ExperienceAt least 8 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years specific to IT ArchitectureAt least 3 years of experience with formal software engineering methods (e.g. Prince2 / Agile)At least 3 years of experience with enterprise application integration and related patternsBusiness systems functional and design analysis (incl. problem solving skills)Proficient knowledge of Business, Applications, Integration, Data, Security and Technology Architecture patternsExperience of leveraging toolsProven ability to manage non-direct reports to achieve resultsProven ability to work in a global multi-cultural multi-functional environment where consensus is critical for successExcellent oral and written communications skillsAnalytical skills: Recognizes cause and effect patterns within a defined area of activity, thinks about them in a systematic way and determines logical consequencesConceptual thinking: Understands underlying issues and relates similarities between situations that are not obviously connected through the use of concepts, models or previous experiencesCustomer Focus: Earns the respect of customers by clearly demonstrating that the needs of the customer have a high priority (e.g.: by reacting positively to their feedback)Seeking Information: Frequently identifies information gaps that are not immediately apparent and selects appropriate sources of informationForming Relationships: Develops good working relationships with internal contacts in immediate organizationTeamwork: Contributes actively, both in practical terms and by promoting shared values and mutual respect, to the achievement of goals by teams which sometimes include people with varying types & levels of skillsPlanning & organization: Plans and organizes the tasks of a small group of others to meet agreed standards and work objectives - making use of simple tools where necessarySupervisory or mentoring experience (global business/technology modelling complex business projects)Educated to Degree Level or equivalent in IT or Business ManagementLanguages: English Fluent verbal and written CompetenciesDatabase/repository design:Maintains and applies up to date, specialist knowledge of database concepts, object and data modelling techniques and design principles, and a detailed knowledge of the full range of database architectures, software and facilities availableAnalyses data requirements, to establish, modify or maintain domain models. Takes account of specialist requirements (e.g. geocoding, for geographic information systems)Requirements definition:Facilitates scoping and business priority-setting for change initiatives of medium size and complexityContributes to selection of the most appropriate means of representing business requirements in the context of a specific change initiative, ensuring traceability back to sourceDiscovers and analyses requirements for fitness for purpose as well as adherence to business objectives and consistency, challenging positively as appropriateObtains formal agreement by stakeholders and recipients to scope and requirements and establishes a base-line on which delivery of a solution can commenceManages requests for and the application of changes to base-lined requirementsIdentifies the impact on system solutions of interim (e.g.: migration) scenarios as well as the required end positionSolution architecture:Uses appropriate tools, including logical models of components and interfaces, to contribute to the development of systems architectures in specific business or functional areasProduces detailed system component specifications using selected productsWithin a business change program, assists in the preparation of technical plans and cooperates with business assurance and project staff to ensure that appropriate technical resources are made availableProvides advice on technical aspects of system development and integration (including requests for changes, deviations from specifications, etc.) and ensures that relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices are applied correctlySystems design:Recommends/designs structures and tools for systems which meet business needsDelivers technical visualization of proposed applications for approval by customer and execution by system developersTranslates conceptual designs into logical designs, and produces detailed design documentationMAPS work to user specification and removes errors and deviations from specification to achieve user-friendly processesSystems integration:Designs and develops detailed specifications for integration components and interfacesLeads practical integration work under the technical direction of the DevOps integration teamMay contribute to the overall design of the service. May define the technical criteria for product/component selectionContributes to decisions about tools, methods and approachesTechnical:Maintains knowledge of specific technical specialisms, provides detailed advice regarding their application and executes specialized tasksThe specialism can be any area of information or communication technology, technique, method, product or application area