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Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Financial Services Solutions Architect in New York, NY

Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Job Title:
Manager, Technology (Financial Services Solutions Architect)

Job Summary:
The Manager, Technology will oversee the development, design, user interface, technology integration, and site architecture management. Additionally, this role will be responsible for managing technology teams from definition phase through implementation, as well as contribute to the sales cycle. Using you deep knowledge of Financial Services applications, preferably trading applications you will create best of breed solutions for the clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Use deep understanding of OO design principles to create custom software solutions or modify package solutions
  • Translate the client's business requirements into systems design
  • Work with the client's IT organization to establish technology strategy at an application level
  • Establish high, mid and micro level plans and set technical direction for a team of up to 30 people
  • Lead the estimation effort for projects and work to identify and manage risk
  • Prepare elements of sales proposals to represent Sapient's technical expertise

    Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems integration, package implementation, and/or interactive design, and Architecture experience
  • Must have strong background in Java/J2EE.
  • Prior experience in a consulting firm preferred.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Understanding of the project life cycle process to effectively be able to manage a sub-team through the complexities of the business solution.
  • Knowledge of multiple technologies including (but not limited to): J2EE, Unix, Windows, HTML, DHTML, XML, JavaScript, Java and RDBMS
  • Openness to frequent overnight travel



    About Sapient
    Sapient helps clients innovate their businesses in the areas of marketing, business operations, and technology. Leveraging a unique approach, breakthrough thinking, and disciplined execution, Sapient leads its industry in delivering the right business results on time and on budget. Sapient works with clients that are driven to make a difference, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Sony Electronics, the U.S. Marine Corps, and Verizon.
    Founded in 1990, Sapient is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and operates across North America, Europe, and India. More information about Sapient can be found at .

    Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.
    Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds.

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