Job Description:
Cricket Communications, a subsidiary of Leap Wireless headquartered in San Diego, CA, is an affordable wireless service providing flat-rate unlimited products over high-quality, all-digital wireless networks that feature the latest technology. Cricket serves customers across the United States and is a pioneer of unlimited wireless services with no long-term commitments or credit checks required. Cricket offers customers access to a variety of the latest phones and mobile applications such as unlimited text, instant and picture messaging, Mobile Web, popular games and ring-tones.
We are a fast growing, entrepreneurial, fast-paced, fun place to work. We offer competitive pay; performance-based bonuses; free mobile phone and service; paid time off; and advancement opportunities.
Cricket values diversity and inclusion - when everyone is included, the possibilities are UNLIMITED! To learn more about other career opportunities, Cricket Culture and benefits please visit: http://www.mycricket.com/aboutcricket/careers/.
Position Overview
The Architect III - Solutions Web Channel- will serve in a liaison role between the IT and the business unit to bring enhanced alignment between these groups. Responsible to maintain a detailed knowledge of the architectures, systems & applications that support the business unit .Understand short and long term goals of the business unit and share them with the Enterprise Architecture and Planning team. Develop and present IT Systems Roadmaps to business units (Care/Sales, Web and Product Development).Understand business unit short and long term goals and ensure IT Roadmaps reflect prioritization and needs of the business unit
Responsibilities will include supporting business process design workshops/JADs related to relevant applications; performing impact and system analysis based on business requirements; supporting the development of test architectures and technology validation strategies; developing and nurture consensus and working relationships with technical teams from other IT and Engineering departments to ensure coordination and integration in IT projects and programs; collaborating with other technical teams in the exchange and transfer of technical knowledge and in the development and evolution of architecture standards, guidelines, reference architecture, and the IT Technology Roadmap; and performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Essential Functions
Accurately plans and manages the end to end delivery of Data Modeling related projects (enhancements, rollouts, upgrades).
Ensures production of timely and high quality deliverables pertaining to Data Modeling capabilities and applications.
Monitors project progress and status, conducts regular project reviews and provides regular project status reports.
Participates in the shaping of Data Management strategy and architecture as we sunset legacy DB systems and move to more strategic Data platforms.
Partner and work with IT Applications developers and IT Infrastructure/Operations DBAs to implement DB models.
Develop and work with internal business customers to foster and grow focus on importance of Data Management, especially, Master Data Management, Data Quality, and Data Stewardship.
Use industry best practices to develop database architectures and designs for large and medium sized complex web, database and data warehouse applications using standard software engineering tools.
Develop complex components.
Research and evaluate new tools and technology for use.
Be a mentor to development staff.
Manages expectations in relationship to timeline deliverables.
Familiarity with TM Forum and its framework (NGOSS) and Model (SID) highly desirable.
Experience in using and administrating corporate Enterprise Architect (MDG plug-in) or Rational toolset (Rational Apex, Rose, SoDA, ClearCase, etc.) highly desirable.
Key areas of focus include
Enterprise Data Modeling strategy, design, and implementation, with an emphasis on developing the Cricket Enterprise Data Model.
Database design and modeling of key corporate database platforms across the enterprise including OLTP, ODS, Staging, and DW/OLAP databases.
In depth experience with Object Oriented Analysis & Design, Object Oriented Programming, UML, Design Patterns, Database Design, Data warehouse Design, Web Services, and Service Oriented Architecture.
Departmental Functions
The Architect Data Modeling & Design leads and coordinates the technical effort in support of both Project Managers and the Program Manager and is responsible for deriving and translating business requirements; ensuring the data architecture integrates system components, including hardware, software, data, and procedures, to satisfy system requirements; applying architectural and engineering concepts to create database designs that are appropriately scalable, maintainable, securable, reliable, extensible, flexible, available, manageable, etc; ensuring that new databases are implemented to conform to enterprise data model, current strategies, and identify evolving business requirements.
Serve as the lead technical resource and reference for the new databases, and help define appropriate customer support responses, as well as dealing directly with customers on high-level issues. Providing oversight and guidance of new database initiatives ensuring adherence to architectural principles. Be responsible for the timely delivery of defined database capabilities, which includes managing the expectations of management, communicating decisions and issues, and presenting critical information.
Responsible for evaluation of external interfaces, broad database functions and issues, and implementation strategies, and is responsible for the integrity of the data architecture across the functional areas (architecture, system engineering, software development, and test engineering).
Work with other architects on planning and implementation of the technical Enterprise Architecture, including both short and long term strategies for retiring certain legacy systems, integrating existing systems and new systems implementation recommendations. Participate in architectural governance activities, e.g. developing policies, procedures and standards for consistent use of reusable services within projects. Understand architectural best practices, processes and standards and apply them across a breadth of technologies to orchestrate solutions.
Lead the evaluation of software vendors targeted for possible integration into the systems or environment, including strategic applications, tools and utilities
Maintain an ongoing awareness of emerging developments and trends in technology that could impact current projects and influence new projects.
Education:
B.S. in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent experience.
Industry Experience:
8 + years experience in data architecting, designing and implementing cross platform solutions in large enterprises.
3+ years in database development and 3+ years experience architecting enterprise-level database applications, integrating proprietary and vendor-provided components.
Job Experience Required:
1- 3 years Demonstrated experience in database application design, service-oriented architecture (SOA) and implementation projects for a large IT organization. Systems integration methods and technologies
1 -3 years Experience with Object Oriented Analysis & Design, Object Oriented Programming, UML, Design Patterns, Database Design, Data warehouse Design, Web Services, and Service Oriented Architecture.
1 -3 years Experience in development standards and frameworks such as BPMN, DoDAF-MODAF, TOGAF, Zachman, SysML, DDS or UML4ODP.
1 -3 years Expertise in using and administrating corporate Enterprise Architect (MDG plug-in) or Rational toolset (Rational Apex, Rose, SoDA, ClearCase, etc.) highly desirable.
1-3 years Broad set of skills to create a solution that provides interoperability and efficiency, and a cohesive infrastructure to support the goals of the business
Experience deploying and supporting servers in a 7/24 production environment.
Broad architectural experience, across OS (Windows, UNIX), Database (Oracle, DB2, SQL Server), application server (J2EE, .NET) and other technologies (MQSeries, JMS, Struts, Junit, etc.)
Superlative written, verbal, and diagrammatic communication skills
Job Experience Preferred:
3 years experience in Telecom or related industry.
Experience with Java, TIBCO, BEA Weblogic, and/or IBM WebSphere is highly desirable.
Our full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision
Domestic Partner Coverage
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Dependent Life
Company Paid Disability
3 Weeks Vacation
Sick time
Holiday Pay
Jury Duty Pay
Travel Accident Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Fitness Reimbursement
Group Auto & Home Insurance Discount
Discounted Phones & Service for Immediate Family
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
