Technology Solutions Architect

Full Time
Chicago
West Monroe Partners is looking for experienced consultants with strong business technology solutions expertise involving systems integration and application development skills to fulfill the Technology Solutions Architect positions we have available. Candidates must demonstrate working knowledge and experience with best practice business process improvement techniques, software engineering concepts (requirements management, development methodologies, object-oriented design, unit testing and documentation), project management methodologies and an understanding of how technology applies to business concepts.

The ideal candidates will have 4-7 years of hands-on professional development work experience. Specific skills and competencies important to these positions include:

• Working knowledge and experience with complex business systems integration and custom object-oriented design and development
• Deep software engineering skills and experience with one or both of the following core competencies:
  o .NET framework 3.5/4.0 (ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, and ADO.NET)
  o Experience working with relational databases such as SQL Server 2008
  o Experience with web services (SOAP/XML, etc.) is a plus
  o Experience with Web development mark-up and scripting languages such as HTML, XML, XSLT, JavaScript, cascading style sheets (CSS)
  o A desire to work with the latest tools, technologies, and methodologies (Visual Studio 2010, SQL Server 2008, object relational (O/R) mapping (NHibernate), NUnit, CruiseControl.NET, and Agile Methodologies)
• Solid demonstrated work experience with web-based and/or client-server development
• Understanding that he/she will be responsible for design as well as development work
• Demonstrated experience managing technical engagements including proposal development, estimation, and day-to-day project management experience (time tracking, budgeting, status reporting, etc.)
• Experience working within a fast-paced, collaborative, and team-based project environment
• Ability to lead and mentor other team members or developers while leading projects
• Experience with SharePoint, Great Plains, MS-CRM, and/or SalesForce.com a major plus
• BS / Computer Science, MIS or equivalent required
• Excellent leadership, organizational, verbal and written communication skills


West Monroe Partners is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer -
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Julie Meyer
Phone: 312.602.4000
Email: West Monroe Recruiting