At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides technical leadership and is responsible for determining the direction for the IT architecture, standards, design and implementation approaches for the companys application systems, infrastructure and/or network-based cloud product systems. Creates, evaluates and implements plans and design proposals for high impact IT solutions and their use involving leading edge technologies and methods considering key factors such as their long-term effectiveness (service delivery and cost), practicality, technical limitations and criticality. This is an expert-level role requiring independent action to establish methods and procedures on new and/or special assignments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
IT Architect
Know and understand Jabil business strategy
Know and understand Jabil IT strategy & objectives
Define the overall solution architecture consistent with Jabils methodology
Be responsible for the technical solution by providing leadership for the customer, project manager, domain architects, domain specialists and application engineers to advance and deliver solutions
Consult and Inform Enterprise Architects and Senior IT Architects to design and deliver solutions
Earn trust of clients and management
Assess merits of alternative technical approaches and gain consensus for best approach
Learn, follow, promote, and improve recognized methodologies to design and deliver solutions
Ensure that the non-functional requirements are satisfied including, but not limited to, security, disaster recovery, availability, and performance
Researches technology and industry trends to hone both personal and Jabils competitive edge
Through modeling or prototyping, validate solution prior to full implementation
Develop expertise in one of the following disciplines: Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, Information Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Infrastructure Architecture
Mentor IT professionals
Management Practices
Develop project plans and influence project organization
Apply recognized system sizing methodology
Vet change(s) with respect to scope, schedule, cost, risk, etc.
Cross train staff to reduce delivery risk
Define processes & methods necessary to support delivery/deployment
Define management tools to support production environment
Continuous Improvement
Utilize Lean Six Sigma or other methods to identify & provide guidance on organizational improvement opportunities
Perform root cause analysis and remediation actions
Contribute to Jabil IP though development and submission of patents
Policy & Procedures
Comply with IT policy, procedure, and process
Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor
Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy
Training & Development
Define technical job content & qualifications of key roles required to support technical infrastructure
Work closely with management to assess and aid the development of staff skill sets
Assist management to assess and help resolve staffing knowledge gaps
Communication
Publish and present to customers, IT leaders and business executives
Engage with vendors and third parties as needed
Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style
Ask questions; encourage input from staff
Develop peer relationships with Senior IT Architects
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Typically reports to management.
The purpose of this role is not primarily managerial, and the job is typically NOT directly responsible for managing employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Understanding of all architectural components and their interrelationships
Knowledge of Software Engineering and Architectural Principles and methods
Solid presentation and written communication skills
Good judgment and the ability to handle stressful situations
Team lead experience in application development
Knowledge and experience of one or more languages e.g., Java, C#, etc.
Knowledge and experience with server-side technologies
Knowledge and experience with client-side technologies e.g., Node, Angular
Knowledge and experience working in an Agile methodology
Knowledge of SOA, including REST, SOAP, API Management, and other integration patterns e.g. ESB, EIP, etc.
Knowledge of relational databases and SQL
Knowledge of UML or ArchiMate
Knowledge of cloud technologies
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors degree required
Post-graduate degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems expected
Minimum 12 years of experience in a related discipline
Or, equivalent combination of education, training, or experience
Preferred Certifications:
Open CA Level 1: Certified
TOGAF 9 Foundation
ArchiMate 3 Foundation
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Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
