Applications Architect

Job Description: Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization and envision innovative possibilities, experience a rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. You know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow, combining unique skills and passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level. This position plays a key role in influencing the development and implementation of Information Technology (I.T.) strategy, initiatives, and governing policies. You will be responsible for assembling detailed reviews of the enterprise, documenting capabilities, and conceiving approaches to align technical solutions with business needs. Additionally, you will assist in defining the direction for projects and solution architecture, planning and championing the execution of broad initiatives aimed at delivering value to internal and external stakeholders. Leveraging data, technical, and business knowledge, you will drive the development of capability frameworks at portfolio and enterprise levels, being involved throughout the project life cycle with emphasis on the initiation, feasibility, and analysis phases. Responsibilities: - Designing systems that are secure, high-performing, scalable, highly available, and resilient, aligning with business requirements. - Influencing the development and implementation of Information Technology (I.T.) strategy, initiatives, and governing policies. - Assembling detailed reviews of the enterprise, documenting capabilities, and conceiving approaches to align technical solutions with business needs. - Assisting in defining the direction for projects and solution architecture. - Supporting I.T. leadership by planning and championing the execution of broad initiatives aimed at delivering value to internal and external stakeholders. - Leveraging data, technical, and business knowledge to drive the development of capability frameworks at portfolio and enterprise levels. - Supporting the project life cycle with emphasis on the initiation, feasibility, and analysis phases. - Proficient in conveying complex concepts through both spoken and written communication. Qualifications: - 13+ years of IT experience - 3+ years of application architecture experience - Experience in defining new architectures and ability to drive an independent project from an architectural standpoint - Experience with developing software solutions & web services - Understanding of Information Security practices, database design principles, cloud-based solutions, UPS.com systems & business capabilities - Experience in DevOps and Agile - Strong negotiation skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Bachelor's Degree or international equivalent in Computer Science or a related field - Preferred Employee Type: Permanent UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.,