Application Architect - Amazon Connect SME

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**THIS IS AN IN-OFFICE POSITION**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job.  Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time.  
1. Develop customized coding, software integration, perform analysis, configure solutions, using tools specific to the project or the area.
2. Lead and participate in the development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and support of highly complex solutions in adherence to company standards, including robust unit testing and support for subsequent release testing.
3. Build non-functional monitoring capabilities and provide escalated support for highly complex applications in production.
4. Build in and maintain security controls and monitoring in support of company standards.
5. Typically lead moderately complex projects and participate in larger, more complex initiatives.
6. Solve complex technical and operational problems. Act as a resource for teammates with less experience
7. May oversee the work of a small team.
8. In an Agile environment: Responsible for delivering high quality working software and automating manual/reusable tasks working directly, and engage with, the business from the beginning of the design work. Leverage continuous engineering practices to deliver business value regarding effectiveness of the design. Actively participate in refining user stories. Responsible for design, developing, and maintaining automated unit testing, and supporting integration and functional testing. Responsible for providing automated monitoring capabilities, providing warranty support, and providing knowledge transfer to production support. Develop code in accordance with the acceptance criteria established by the Product Owner.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Bachelor’s Degree and six to ten years of experience or equivalent education and software engineering training or experience

2. In-depth knowledge in information systems and ability to identify, apply, and implement best practices
3. Understanding of key business processes and competitive strategies related to the IT function
4. Ability to plan and manage projects and solve complex problems by applying best practices
5. Ability to provide direction and mentor less experienced teammates. Ability to interpret and convey complex, difficult, or sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications

Amazon Connect

·        Proficiency in the Amazon Connect console and flow designer, including an in-depth understanding of various contact flow blocks.

·        Knowledge of contact routing strategies, queues, and agent configurations. 

·        Understanding of AWS services relevant to Amazon Connect (e.g., Lambda, S3, Dynamo DB) for integration

·        Deep understanding of contact center resiliency and AWS multi‑region redundancy, including experience implementing highly available Amazon Connect architectures that ensure failover, continuity of operations, and minimal customer impact during regional outages.

·        Strong understanding of telephony carrier networks and routing, including SIP trunking, PSTN path analysis, and capacity planning to ensure scalable, reliable, and high‑quality voice delivery across distributed contact center environments.

·        AWS technical certifications (Cloud Practitioner, Solution Architect, Developer)

Contact Center Business Requirements

·        Conduct comprehensive business needs analysis to identify critical requirements and opportunities for improvement

·        Design and implement contact flows that enhance the customer journey and optimize operational efficiency across multiple business units.

·        Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements

·        Translate complex business requirements into robust, functional contact flow designs that meet both strategic and operational objectives.

·        Ensure contact flows are proactive, resilient solutions to mitigate potential issues and ensure business continuity.

·        Collect and analyze complex contact center data to identify trends, pinpoint root causes of issues, and develop effective solutions

Collaboration

Effectively communicate and collaborate with development, testing teams, and line of business for integrations and custom solutions

1. Master’s degree and ten+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

2. Knowledge of specific applications, technology platforms, programming languages, systems, or business segments
3. Banking or financial services experience. Knowledge of one or more of the following: Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design with strong analytical and debugging skills
4. Professional experience building high-quality apps or services from the ground up and scaling at an enterprise level
5. Experience with Open Source tools and frameworks
6. Experience with cloud technologies, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
7. Strong understanding of SOA and/or Open API methodologies and service architectures
8. Experience using web servers, application containers, caching technologies
9. Solid knowledge of relational database design and development (SQL, stored procedures, data modeling)
10. Experience with messaging systems (i.e., MQ and JMS)
11. Experience with build tools, such as Git, Maven, and Jenkins. Proven ability to write comprehensive unit and integration tests

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Sitting
Constantly (More than 50% of the time)
Standing
Frequently (25% - 50% of the time)
Walking
Frequently (25% - 50% of the time)     
Visual / Audio / Speaking
Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.
Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding 
Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.
Availability
Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.
Travel
Minimal and up to 10%

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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