What are the responsibilities and job description for the Functional Architect position at Arete Technologies, Inc.?
Company Description
Arete Technologies, Inc. offers set of innovative Consulting and Outsourcing services, bridging the gap between requirements and outputs of various dexterous and facile companies worldwide. The thrust of providing global deliverables with focus on providing paramount and unsurpassed services combined with cost saving solutions to the clients
We understand the business requirements in the present day corporate scenario and aspire to provide world-class services enabling the organization to burgeon and flourish while keeping the work-life balance intact. The Global delivery mechanism followed at Arete Technologies, Inc. saddles proficient schemas and unconventional channels to provide one-stop solutions for all your workforce needs.
our Team is an exquisite amalgamation of vast experiences of over 30 years in IT Consulting and Staffing industry. Connoisseurs in the field of staff augmentation for IT, we operate on 24 by 7 model with an aim of providing affordable and adept professionals with an assurance of satisfaction for both Consultants and Clients.
We are pre-eminent service providers in the field of staff augmentation, IT Consultancy, Software development, Web Development providing unexcelled services and focusing on both the employers and employees.
Qualifications
Description: The Functional Architect is responsible for identifying and detailing opportunities for improvement with internal processes, training, and the quality of service.
Extensive in-state travel with overnight stays to Arkansas courts is required (approximately 75%)
Local candidates required.
Face-to-face interviews.
The Functional Architect is required to be an expert user in AOC applications provided to the courts and to have a high level of understanding of relevant court business processes. The Functional Architect is responsible for providing direction and analysis on issues that require escalation. The Functional Architect is responsible for identifying and detailing opportunities for improvement with internal processes, training, and the quality of service. The Functional Architect reports to a Business Analyst.
JOB DUTIES:
•Produce accurate and complete business process documentation and workflows to use in system configuration, data conversion, training materials, and application support
•Analyze impacts to software applications throughout all phases of projects
•Work with application developers to translate high-level business requirements into functional and technical specifications
•Propose changes to validation tables, code tables, and rule tables
•Maintain system expertise by participating in testing of training materials, software patches, upgrades, configuration, and data conversion results
•Analyze the impact of data conversion designs and document process changes that result from data conversions
•Create specification requirements for documents and reports and update change tracking documentation
•Develop documents and documentation for court use
•Conduct application training sessions and provide support to end users, both in-person and remote
•Provide business process information to the training personnel for development of training materials
•Review training issue logs for impacts to business processes, configuration, security settings, and on-site support
•Maintain and troubleshoot training equipment, such as computers, projectors, and other audiovisual devices
•Be familiar with agency policy and procedures
•Extensive in-state travel with overnight stays to Arkansas courts is required (approximately 75%)
•Ability to accurately enter information into a computer, accessing information from a computer, and verifying information on a screen.
•Duties involve utilizing automated equipment
•Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Education
The formal education of a bachelor’s degree is required. A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration or equivalent are preferred.
•Experience
Three years of experience in conducting business analysis is preferred. Knowledge of Arkansas court processes and understanding the use of technology in court software is highly desirable. The Functional Architect will have regular contact with elected court officials and court staff, department staff, other state agency/institutions personnel. As a representative of the AOC, the Functional Architect is expected to maintain a high degree of integrity, decorum, and respect for court personnel at all times.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
-Knowledge of Arkansas court business processes and procedures
-Knowledge of project management and process improvement methodologies
-Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with court and non-court, legal and non-legal, technical and non-technical personnel
-Exceptional analytical and creative problem solving skills
-Strong computer skills with proficiencies in Microsoft Office, Visio, and Outlook
-Ability to accurately chart existing business processes, provide thorough analysis, and recommend improvements
-Ability to add and modify system codes to satisfy functional requirements
-Ability to analyze and evaluate comparative data, graphically represent work flows, and present in front of large groups
-Ability to provide classroom training on the use of the applications and provide application support to court end users
-Ability to identify gaps and define functional requirements for system usage and reporting of data out of the systems
-Ability to effectively multitask, well under pressure, and meet deadlines
-Ability to travel in state, often with overnight stays, sometimes on short notice
Additional Information
Best Regards
Alka Bhatia
