Design the technical architecture to address business requirements, including the design of system configurations (hardware, software, and messaging, as appropriate), solving complex problems
Develops relationships across the business to understand requirements, applies deep technical knowledge of product or capability to solve business problems
Works closely with development teams to oversee implementation
Provides innovative and practical designs for the design and integration of new and existing systems
Provides technical expertise to maximize value from new and existing IT products and solutions
May lead on tool evaluation efforts including the definition of evaluation criteria, tool identification and the actual evaluation
Guides others in resolving complex issues in technical architecture
Contributes to project management activities, such as providing estimates for tasks
Works across multidisciplinary teams and with the business to deliver simple and easy to use systems that meet user needs and gain stakeholder buy-in
Provides coaching and support to development teams during blueprinting and implementation phases
Reviews and develops due diligence to confirm the developed solution complies with architectural design
Contributes to development standards to promote optimization and consistency.
Requirements
Master’s/Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, IT, Mathematics, or related field preferred
More than 15 years applied experience
Experience of owning the design of a major/large component of an application or software architecture
Possesses deep knowledge on technical architecture spanning across all aspects of each system and how it can be applied in a business context
Track record of building and delivering mission critical, 24x7 production software systems
Deep understanding of software engineering best practices
Strong understanding of distributed systems and web services technology
Understanding of agile project management methodologies
Working knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
Working knowledge of REST and RPC service patterns and other client/server interaction models
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated results in delivering excellent technical designs
Experience managing vendors and service providers in order to meet business and company goals.
Experience with managing teams, onshore, remote and offshore teams to work towards development best practices.
Experience in technical design development and review, with the ability to provide insight, guidance and review at all levels from architecture to design and code.
Experience in development using the Microsoft .NET platform, and responsive UI technologies like ReactJS, Angular1.5-2
Experience building Cloud-native solutions (MS Azure preferred)
Experience managing cross-functional disciplines of development, test and operational roles preferred
Exposure to project management principles and methodology preferred
Self-starter and able to handle multiple tasks and priorities
Ideally, you will also have Azure Cloud Certified Pivotal Certified TOGAF ADVANCED CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH ESSENTIAL (Will be evaluated).