Lead Technical Architect - Performance and Availab...

Performance Testing
Responsible for defining generic performance testing process, environment and tools
Collaborate with application teams and customize specific tests for specific needs
Assist with test preparation and execution of tests
Pilot tools required for testing and monitoring
Define and capture performance metrics during tests
Analyze and tune applications
Interface with vendors such as IBM on a need basis to resolve issues cropping up on infrastructure components
Make tuning recommendations and support application teams to implement them
Capacity Planning & Management
Define broader performance management process
Build predictive capacity model on various dimensions of system capacity and its constraints
Define and capture metrics that are required for the model
Proactively identify volume and capacity anamolies and deviations and investigate
Work with application/project teams/architects to identify upcoming changes in business volumes that are temporary or permanent
Make capacity recommendations as required
Availability Management
Define performance and availability related metrics, their thresholds and alerts based on combination of many such metrics that indicate a problem currently occuring or could occur soon
Proactively monitor the metrics and report on anamoloies and potential issues
Analyze these issues and put in place preventive measures as applicable
Set up integration with problem management systems and ensure smooth handling of incidents and tickets
Define processes and tools to circumvent issues and manage outages if that may occur in spite of proactive measures
Provide technical leadership, keep abreast of latest advances and mentor peers on related technologies.

?Should have over 5-7 years of professional experience in system and application architecture, development, performance testing and tuning, monitoring and support on multiple platforms; experience must include hands-on Java and C/C++ in large enterprise settings.
Experience with multiple middleware products, understanding of integration patterns with excellent troubleshooting and performance tuning skills
Experience in working/consulting with solution delivery teams on the distributed computing technologies; ability to coordinate input and information across solution delivery and operations to develop standards and strategies.
Must have a thorough understanding of scalable, secure and robust n-tier architectures, and demonstrate mastery of architectures for achieving end-to-end performance, scalability, availability, reliability, usability, configurability, integration and security.
Strong knowledge of Java and AXP Architecture strategies, components, tools, concepts, best practices, standards and systems of record is strongly desired; experience with creating solid technical strategies in enterprise settings is required.
Must have a passion for technology, combined with solid conceptual understanding and hands-on programming experience with J2EE and Web Services Technologies, OOAD, design patterns and refactoring.
Must have proven ability to lead a team of 5 to 7 individuals (onshore and offshore) in effective delivery of services defined above.
Must be an adaptable and self-motivated team player, with strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills required, with ability to create and deliver effective presentations to upper management and technical architects across the organization.
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in the technology space; ability to influence and optimize input from key stakeholders in the standard setting process.
Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field required. Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering strongly preferred.