Application Architect

Job Type:

none

Required

Education (include minimum education and any licensing/certifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or an equivalent level of work experience.

Experience:

• identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex business problems

• designing, developing, implementing and/or supporting the most complex mainframe and/or distributed information systems

• architecting or integrating new complex mainframe and/or distributed information systems

• defining technical and functional requirements for complex applications

• structured systems analysis, design, programming and testing

• evaluating and installing purchased vendor application packages

• providing technical leadership and guidance to project teams, specifically in the areas of design and integration with existing applications

• software reengineering tools and techniques

• Enterprise application architecture

• developing/writing design specifications and technical architecture solutions from business requirements

• large scale projects

Knowledge and Skills:

• complex application design

• database design

• complex systems integration

• troubleshooting and resolving problems of high complexity in a test or production environment

• programming languages (e.g., COBOL, COBOL II)

• operating systems (e.g. MVS, Windows, UNIX)

• database management systems (e.g., Oracle, IMS DB, DB2, SQL Server)

• online communication (e.g., IMS DC, CICS)

• Joint Application Design (JAD)/Rapid Application Design (RAD) techniques

• enterprise-wide data and process modeling

• technology and design standards

• systems operation practices

• security and control procedures

Extensive understanding/knowledge of at least one of the following:

• business processes and/or products/mission critical application systems/mission critical application systems under development/key strategic technology area

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business Administration or related technology certification preferred.

• Developing/maintaining mobile applications or websites

• Designing, developing, implementing, or supporting DB2 databases.

• DB2 version 9.7 or later on a UNIX derivative OS.

• 24X7 production environment with DB2 databases accessed by web and workstation applications.

• Working with UNIX (AIX and Linux) operating systems as the supporting database environment.

This position is currently able to work remotely from a home office location for day-to-day operations unless occasional travel for meetings, collaborative activities, or team building activities is specified by leadership. This is subject to change based on amendments and/or modifications to the ACG Flex Work policy.

This position is expected to remain posted through September 11th; however, it may close at any time once a qualified candidate pool is identified.

Who We Are

Become a part of something bigger.

The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial service offerings to approximately 14+ million members and customers across 14 states and 2 U.S. territories through AAA, Meemic, and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America.

By continuing to invest in more advanced technology, pursuing innovative products, and hiring a highly skilled workforce, AAA continues to build upon its heritage of providing quality service and helping our members enjoy life’s journey through insurance, travel, financial services, and roadside assistance.

And when you join our team, one of the first things you’ll notice is that same, whole-hearted, enthusiastic advocacy for each other.

We have positions available for every walk of life! AAA prides itself on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, realizing our differences make us stronger.

To learn more about AAA The Auto Club Group visit www.aaa.com

Important Note:

ACG’s Compensation philosophy is to provide a market-competitive structure of fair, equitable and performance-based pay to attract and retain excellent talent that will enable ACG to meet its short and long-term goals. ACG utilizes a geographic pay differential as part of the base salary compensation program. Pay ranges outlined in this posting are based on the various ranges within the geographic areas which ACG operates. Salary at time of offer is determined based on these and other factors as associated with the job and job level.  

The above statements describe the principal and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job.  This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements.  Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfill these requirements.

The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job.

AAA The Auto Club Group is committed to providing a safe workplace. Every applicant offered employment within The Auto Club Group will be required to consent to a background and drug screen based on the requirements of the position.