This role designs retail banking solutions which may run on multiple platforms and may be composed of multiple software packages. This role performs critical evaluation and selection of the software and hardware components of the application, as well as evaluation and selection of development methodologies and tools for the specific project. This role is responsible for performance, availability and scalability of the applications, and maintains the functional interface to the application infrastructure. This role will participate in pre-sales activities, assessments, and delivery - (especially solution outline, macro design, micro design phases). Areas of focus include: CRM Strategy, Sales Productivity, Call Center Optimization, Field Service Effectiveness and Business Intelligence. We partner with some of the world's leading CRM software vendors like Siebel, Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP and others on many of our engagements. Candidate Must Have : -5+ years in an Integration Architect function directly in the Financial Services industry -Significant experience in complex Application Development, Design & Architecture for large scale and multiple applications -Experience in technical team leadership -Strong communication/presentation skills -Ability to travel 100% and currently living within a BCS Core City Metro area Job Title: Retail Banking Solutions Architect Primary Skills: CRM; Financial Services; retail banking; Architect Job Industry: Information Technology Vacancies: 1 Job City: Chicago Job Metro Area: Chicago Job State: IL Job Country: US Salary: DOE Hours per Week: 40 Start Date: 10/02/2006 Job Duration: Direct Placement Detailed Job Duration: NA Degree Type: BS Degree Area: Computer Science Experience Minimum: 6 Years Certificates/Licenses: Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. To submit a resume for this position, you must place PR60606C_NT_0099LD in the subject line of your e-mail. Send your resumes to: in text format. Do not send e-mail attachments. CRM; Financial Services; retail banking; Architect Apply directly at: ?r=gad To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here