Application Architect

Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE: TWC) is among the largest providers of video, high-speed data and voice services in the United States, connecting 16 million customers to entertainment, information and each other. Time Warner Cable Business Class offers data, video and voice services to businesses of all sizes, cell tower back-haul services to wireless carriers and enterprise-class, cloud-enabled hosting, managed applications and services.

The Application Architect role is to manage the design and implementation of technology solutions and in-house application/information systems that support core organizational functions. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all networked hardware/software and associated operating systems. The Architect will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and mitigate architectural gaps in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.

**Strategy & Planning** - Collaborate with IT management staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes. - Work with IT App Dev team to plan systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems gaps in alignment with overall IT architectural/functional roadmap. **Acquisition & Deployment** - Lead in design and deployment of new applications and major architectural enhancements to existing applications, software, and operating systems. - Lead for App Dev team on all new HW/Platform upgrades. - Conduct research on software and systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts vs in-house development. **Operational Management** - Gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems. - Propose and create system design models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system engineer and development teams. - Create and maintain documentation as it relates to architecture principles and standards for the application development team. - Communicate system architecture to technical and business audiences. - Document and communicate opportunities to leverage inter-project synergies, application and enterprise software or infrastructure asset re-use, and opportunities to expose application assets for enterprise consumption - Collaborate closely with Dev, QA, and Support teams to improve processes and technology supporting deployment and maintenance of our applications. **Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:** - No Supervisory responsibilities with this position

**Job Requirements**: - University degree in computer science or software engineering and/or (5) years equivalent work experience. **Knowledge & Experience** - Proven experience in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software systems, applications, and related products. - Proven experience with enterprise systems planning, security principles, and general software management best practices. - Working technical knowledge of current software protocols, and Internet standards., - Working technical knowledge of Java, JavaScript, jquery .Net,PHP, Coldfusion programming languages. - Working knowledge of network and PC operating systems, including Windows, Linux - Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives. - Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws. **Personal Attributes** - Good project management skills. - Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. - Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required. - Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language. - Highly self motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail. - Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities. - Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. - Strong customer service orientation. - Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. **Preferred Qualifications:** *Education and Experience:* - Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent training, education and experience.