Sapient’s Global Markets practice is, quite simply, unlike any other offering in the world. Combining deep industry expertise, best-in-class technology delivery, onshore and offshore process solutions, and strategic software products, Sapient delivers a seamless, completely integrated Trading & Risk Management model. Anywhere, every time.
By providing a genuine end-to-end service, we eliminate the risk that comes from transitioning work from one integration partner to another. In addition, every element of what we deliver is wrapped in a proven client success model that has resulted in extraordinary client satisfaction scores, and a delivery record three times higher than the industry average.
We want thinkers. The “why not” people. The ones who never met a problem they couldn’t solve. YOU want an opportunity. GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY? We’ve got 24 offices from Boston to Bangalore. GROWTH? The phrase “leaps and bounds” captures it nicely. We’re ridiculously excited about OUR future, and this is a chance to make it part of YOURS.
Job Title: Director, Technology – Global Markets
Job Summary
The Director, Technology has high-level responsibility for understanding, planning, and leading the delivery of Technology solutions on client projects. This individual should assume the role of the client’s trusted advisor on technology-related topics including technology strategy, trends and best practices. For both clients and project teams, we expect the Director, Technology to frame the business value from technology initiatives and articulate this value to meet the client’s business goals and objectives.
The Director, Technology will bring extensive experience and expertise in architecting and building Trading and Risk Management solutions. This person will provide vision and leadership to teams involved in building and integrating applications/systems. The Director will demonstrate a broad technical as well as capital markets domain (various asset classes, front/middle/back office functions, etc.) knowledge and flexible attitude in order to provide best of breed solutions for Sapient’s clients using both custom built and commercial packages.
The Director will work with other local Technology leadership within their business unit to mentor, coach and guide Associate through Sr. Manager, Technology people. In performing the essential functions of this role, the work environment is fast-paced, moderately noisy and team-based. The Director is expected to work with globally distributed teams. Additionally, frequent overnight travel is expected.
Key Responsibilities include:
Utilizes OO design principles in creating complex custom software solutions or modifying package solutions. Identifies the limits of the tools being used and recommends. Identifies the design vs. implementation tradeoffs with the tools being used. Translates the impact of design on scalability, performance, etc. into the project. Leads a team of Sapient and client people in business and technical designs of a module. Manages dependencies across other modules
Translates the client’s business requirements into a component design. Challenges business design and creates alternative business design solutions that take into account available commercial packages
Sets standards for the team. Coaches Associates, Sr. Associates, Managers, and Sr. Managers, Technology on the team.
Leverages their knowledge of the stages of the One Team Approach. Utilizes the deliverables from other disciplines and OTA phases. Plans and drives: bus design, tech design, development, stabilization, pilot, parallel, production tracks, cut-over, and support
Promotes the value of project processes and establishes these processes on a new project. Educates and ensures that team follows processes. Defines and assesses completeness of work
Reviews other’s estimates and points out holes. Assesses how project risks will impact estimates
Works with the client and delivery teams and takes on a “hands-on” approach to identify and suggest approaches to resolve any technical issues as they arise. Proactively suggests tools and best practices to prevent such issues.
Mentors other Associates, Sr. Associates, Managers, and Sr. Managers on the team
Communicates difficult scenarios to the client. Facilitates workshops and meetings with the client
Participates in extending knowledge of their area of specialization within Sapient. Guides a team in using their area of expertise. Reviews implementation models and recommends pros/cons of different approaches.
Participates in accumulating and disseminating specialty Best Practices. Attends marketing shows and events and can evaluate vendors and influence Sapient’s technology investment. Applies vendors application programming model and Sapient’s position on it
Participates in accumulating and disseminating specialty Best Practices.
Attends marketing shows and events and can evaluate vendors and influence Sapient’s technology investment. Applies vendors application programming model and Sapient’s position on it
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred. Certification within their area of specialization is required. Minimum 12 - 14 years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems integration, package implementation, and/or interactive design, and Architecture experience; Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage client accounts and multi-track Sapient teams. Each team might consist of 30 - 60 globally distributed people on multiple tracks of work throughout the development life cycle; Proven mentoring and coaching abilities to ensure effective growth plans of technology members of Sapient teams; Ability to understand critical issues and bring appropriate resolution to cross-industry, complex issues; Ability to drive complex estimates that take one or more projects into account and to effectively communicate risks and dependencies to clients.
Experience in: Integration and development, Package implementation, Architecture. Will act as Delivery Lead.
Knowledge of multiple technologies including (but not limited to): Core Java, J2EE, .NET technologies, XML, JavaScript, Visual Basic, PL/SQL, Oracle Developer 2000 tools, C/C++, Perl, TCL, RDBMS.
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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Monday, January 18, 2010