Lead Technical Architect - Business Intelligence

Lead Technical Architect - Business Intelligence-13011727

Description
The Lead Technical Architect will provide technical strategy, leadership, innovation and be the business facing Subject Matter Expert for Business Intelligence applications for Global Network Technologies (GNT) where we partner with banking institutions globally to issue American Express cards and process their transactions.

Responsibilities include:

* Architect, design, & prototype solutions across GNT Microstrategy & Informatica products to support business strategies, deliver business value, and shape GNS technology strategies
* Provide leadership & direction to software development teams located locally and globally to ensure high-quality deliverables
* Build strong relationships with Business & Technology Partners and provide coaching & mentorship to technology teams
* Provide architectural thought leadership on application platforms, translate strategic vision into business capabilities and an appropriate design for project delivery, and resolve architectural issues across project teams

Qualifications

* Strong experience with Business Intelligence tools (Microstrategy, Informatica, & Netezza preferred)
* Experience with Unix and Java development preferred
* Passionate about creating great technology products and is always looking for creative & innovative solutions to meet or exceed our business partners' needs
* Strong leadership skills & ability to collaborate across development portfolios to drive results and to coach, lead and develop others
* Strong technical aptitude with an intense desire to learn new skills and industry trends
* Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and consultative skills with a proven ability to express ideas, concepts, technology approaches, etc. in business compelling language and to create and deliver effective presentations to upper management across the organization
* Strong knowledge of distributed systems, architecture, design, & software development best practices with proven success in implementing enterprise-level applications and leading a team of developers
* Vendor management experience working with on/offshore vendor partners
* Must be a self starter and drive key processes from conception to completion while working well in a team environment
* Excellent conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills
* Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field required (or equivalent work experience)

Job: Amex Technologies
Primary Location: US-Arizona-Phoenix
Schedule: Full-time