Application Development Consultant 1

Location: PH - Philippines - A5R0   
Goodyear Talent Acquisition Representative: Dan Dave Alberto  
Sponsorship Available:  No
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

The Application Architect applies expertise in programming procedures to complex programs; recommends the redesign of programs, investigates and analyzes feasibility and program requirements, and often develops program specifications. Assigned programs typically affect a broad multi-user, multi-process, cross platform environment. The Architect uses knowledge of technology and methodology tools, infrastructure, work processes, regulations and management practices to analyze business opportunities. Architects may function as a sub team lead for lower level staff or may take on leadership role in small to medium sized initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES (DUTIES) OF POSITION:

1. Analyze business needs and identify effective, potential technical solutions. Project involvement is multi-disciplinary and complex in scope. A thorough awareness of Goodyear’s technical environment, coupled with cross- functional knowledge of business process, is needed to make decisions.
2. Design and develop new processes, programs and configuration to support the business. Translate process into practice through the current Information Technology and Methodology tool sets, all the while promoting acceptance from the stakeholder community through active participation.
3. Conduct full unit and integration testing scenarios. Document and write operational instructions for all work requirements. This documentation may serve as training material for the stakeholder community or operational group.
4. Troubleshoot, investigate and persist. Develop solutions to problems with unknown causes by applying logic, inference, persistence and experience with creative initiative. Confer with stakeholder community on problem determination. Make joint analysis decisions on cause and correction methods. Provide cross-functional support and maintenance for responsible areas. Perform tasks necessary to ensure data integrity and system stability.
5. Provide knowledge transfer on current technologies and application design methodologies to junior level staff and stakeholders. Provide knowledge transfer on business process practice to junior level team members.
6. Conduct cost/benefit analysis through evaluation of alternative design approaches to determine best-balanced solution. Best-balanced solution is one that satisfies the immediate stakeholder needs, meets system requirements and facilitates subsequent change.
7. Track to project plans. Monitor results and make adjustments to priorities in order to accomplish objectives on time and under budget.
8. Assume basic Team Lead assignments from task planning through implementation of small systems or components of larger complex system. Supervise junior level team members when appropriate.

RELEVANT TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE PERTAINING TO POSITION:

• Specific knowledge of more than one of the current information technology toolsets.
• Specific knowledge of the business process area supported.
• Specific knowledge of cross-functional business process areas affected indirectly.
• Specific knowledge of the current Office Product suite.
• Developing an understanding of project planning tools.
• Preparation and participation in management presentations concerning project proposals or reporting results.

EDUCATION:

•  Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, MIS or related discipline is required. ​In some regions, a 4-Year degree or certification may be required for this position.

EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years experience in applying current information technology to specific areas of the business. General knowledge of a broad business process.
• 7+ years experience in C#, SQL, AWS or Azure\

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Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate