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The Hertz Corporation Solution Architect - Managed File Transfer in Flint, Michigan
A Day in the Life:
The Solution Architect, MFT will design systems for data transfer and communication with partners via Managed File Transfer in an AWS environment. They will create and maintain enterprise level data system architectures using UML and create custom data and integration solutions design recommendations based on business objectives and long-term enterprise architecture and enterprise data architecture strategy. They provide input regarding the integration of applications and data across multiple applications both internal and external to the enterprise using AWS Cloud and other technologies. Responsibilities may also include participation in performance monitoring, product evaluation, and buy vs. build recommendations. They are accountable for complex projects solutions that require in-depth knowledge from both application development and data management. Responsible for creating and maintaining artifacts to showcase conceptual and logical solution architecture, transfer flows and technology stacks to meet business needs.
What You'll Do:
Create and publish architectural artifacts, present to Architecture Review Board and stakeholders, and educate the business and technical teams about the architecture
Communicate with Managed File Transfer stakeholders regarding new requests and changes
Maintain knowledge of and apply industry best practices for data technologies, platforms (on-prem and Cloud based) and architecture. Responsible for developing future state architecture, technology, and migration plans. Evaluates and selects from existing and emerging technologies options best fitting business and IT strategic needs.
Provides technical leadership in developing solutions by applying industry best practices for end to end data solution architecture on AWS, participates in cross-functional architecture teams, and develops future architecture, technology stack and migration plans. Communicates with business owners, product owners, other architects, and the technical delivery teams.
Creating architecture documents and technical enablers and communicate to review boards, stakeholders and PMO to meet project gates, milestones, and strategic objectives.
Supports the implementation of enablers and ensures solution of technical and architecture enablers to meet solution objectives.
Collaboratively work with functional specialists and have discussions to understand and document the domain requirements and problems.
Drive long-term data transfer architecture roadmaps in alignment with corporate strategic objectives.
Pursue learning about new technologies and industry data management trends and, if appropriate, recommend their possible use within the company.
Objectively review/analyze data transfer architecture.
Able to recommend architecture improvements for operational performance and reusability.
Conduct data reviews to ensure data and security related standards are met.
Work closely with MFT Admins to optimize performance and reliability.
Proactively educate others on basic managed file concepts.
Superior & demonstrated team building & development skills to harness powerful teams
Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of leadership within the organization
Provide timely updates so that progress against each individual incident can be updated as required
Write and review high quality technical documentation
Ensures their workstation and all processes and procedures, follow organization standards
Encourages and maintains a ‘Best practice sharing culture’, always striving to find ways to improve service and change mind set.
What We're Looking For:
8+ years of related experience in architecting, developing, or managing complex IT systems.
Experience with AWS architecture (S3, EC2, Kinesis) and implementation required
Experience with IBM MQ and IBM Mainframe required
Experience with IBM Sterling is preferred
Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Applications, or an engineering field or equivalent work experience
Expertise in industry standard patterns and practices for data management and transfer
Experience with a Data Integration/Transformation tools (Informatica) preferred
Travel, rental, transportation, or hospitality experience required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Flexibility in scheduling which may include nights, weekends, and holidays
We expect the starting salary to be around $135,000 to $155,000 with annual bonus and profit sharing eligibility. The actual salary will be determined based on years of relevant work experience
What You'll Get:
40% off any standard Hertz Rental
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more
The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.
US EEO STATEMENT
At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company.
Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.
EOE, including disability/veteran