Lead Software Developer, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Minneapolis, MN: Provide consulting services on new and strategic initiatives. Research emerging trends and best practices and determine implications of proposed solutions on meeting business unit strategy. Design technical solution architecture and data models for Master Data Management (MDM) solutions in a heavily integrated environment involving multiple enterprise-level applications. Manage detailed design phases for large projects and programs identifying, tracking, and resolving technical issues and ensuring solution meets sponsor needs and PLC deliverables. Together with Project Manager, determine the best mix of development, interfacing applications, and third-party vendor solutions to meet business requirements and project objectives. Manage all aspects of joint development and assist with vendor negotiations. Develop measures and monitor ongoing effectiveness of IT services for assigned business line(s). Provide input and co-ordinate with Database Administrator in creating new and modifying existing database structures using different types of databases and recommending appropriate database based on required functionality across multiple systems. Contribute to successful project completion by identifying risks and developing & recommending mitigation strategies. Develop feasibility studies and proposals for senior management and executive decisions on large complex projects. Develop criteria for and participates in the evaluation of 3rd party vendors and software as well as due diligence exercises. Manage all aspects of testing and verification ensuring all tasks are performed for all interfaces. Ensure technical documentation is created and maintained. Facilitate or participate in the delivery of training. Manage all aspects of implementation planning & coordination. Develop detailed plans and accurate estimates for the design, build, implement, and stabilize phases of the project. Perform database/disaster recovery planning for multiple systems. Perform performance tuning to improve performance across multiple systems. Act as primary IT liaison with multiple interfacing applications, 3rd party vendors, IT Executive, Project Managers and/or Senior Business Representation. Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture on proposed target state solutions.