7 - OnStar System/Application Architect - Billing

Date: Jan 7, 2012

Location: Detroit, MI, US

7 - OnStar System/Application Architect - Billing-INF0001398 OnStar IT Systems Architect General Description As a team member of OnStar Information Technology, the Systems Architect is the technical expert for an application domain and the systems that support it. Utilizing knowledge of the applications and technical expertise, the Systems Architect is involved in all aspects of designing and delivering a solution; from providing and analyzing system requirements, providing high level estimation of IT solutions for new and/or enhanced OnStar services, to active participation in assigned IT projects from start through deployment. This role involves a great deal of creativity, collaboration, and initiative as well as a very high level of independent judgment. Tasks The Systems Architect will work closely with all IT stakeholders to perform the following tasks using a combination of solid systems development practices, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and teamwork techniques: System Architecture Development - Developing system requirements and architectural design - Ensuring compliance with internal as well as industry IT standards processes - Contributing in reviews of technical deliverables and architectural design - Contributing in resolution of technical issues and risks - Working closely with supplier and IS&S technical teams - Supporting project estimation and planning - Supporting product and supplier selection activities (RFP) Technical Contribution - Staying current on modern and emerging web, SOA, and telematics technologies: wireless, embedded, and distributed computing systems. - Providing detailed technical and scientific analyses on products, technologies and methods. Architecture and Standards Management - Document and provide guidance on architecture and standards - Support development of Enterprise Architecture (GM and OnStar), including Enterprise-Wide Technical Architecture - Participate in GM architecture activities - Ensure compliance with IT Standards process General - Supervises the complete system implementation including design, flow charts, programming and testing - Reports to management on progress developments - Assists and advises subordinates in contacts with users on large or complex systems - Regular contact with others outside the work group - Maintains current knowledge of computer systems and recommends improvements Qualifications Basic Required - Bachelor degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field - 5-10 years experience developing and architecting complex JEE based solutions - Experience in Billing Systems - Experienced in following industry-proven software Architecture practices - Experience developing and delivering highly available and complex systems Basic Preferred - Experience with modeling, designing and implementing complex business processes that span multiple systems, including our Single.eView billing system. - Experience in Billing Systems that support multiple currencies and languages. - Experience with SOA and Web Service stacks, standards, products, and technologies. - Experience with commercial and open-source web server, application server platforms and enterprise middleware, system management and security systems - Experience with payment systems. - Experience with IT outsourcing and offshore development models - Advanced degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field - Experience in developing automotive/vehicle telematics server application, multimedia application and telematics gateway following industry standard - Experience with mobile and wireless computing architectures - Skill Requirements: - Hands on experience on different architectures of Singl.eView (Single-Instance, Multi-Instance, High Availability and Scalability). - Hands on experience on all process related to Singl.eView i.e. Environment Building, Design, Development, Customization, Implementation Support - Highly developed knowledge of several programming languages, operating systems, system management technologies, industry standards, and security procedures - Extensive software development experience, including: Java, C, C++ - Experience implementing enterprise solutions using LDAP, JMS, SNMP, XML, SOAP, Struts, Axis, WebLogic, Oracle DB/RAC, JEE, Oracle Tuxedo, EPM (Expression Parser Module), Perl - Exceptional documentation skills and familiarity with creating 4+1 Architecture Views using Visio or Sparx Enterprise Architect. - High level of sound logic and analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex - Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous and complex situations - Highly developed oral and written communications skills - Highly developed presentation skills - High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and deliver results - Familiarity with telecommunications technology, public safety technology, enterprise data systems, analog and digital long-range wireless signaling and communication protocols Primary Location: US-MI-Detroit Posting Date: Nov 10, 2011 - Ongoing Job : Information Technology>

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7 - OnStar System/Application Architect - Billing