MaxJobsClub US Contractor
9+ months
– must have Insurance background (not healthcare)
Summary and Scope
The Application Architect will be responsible for defining the solution and
technically leading large programs to success.
Responsibilities
* Develop flexible, adaptable, modular and reusable business solution
architecture designs in collaboration with product delivery and operation
support teams.
* Work with project managers and engineers to ensure alignment of
program deliverables to defined solution
* Work with developers closely to review code, enforce best practices,
debug critical issues, and conduct performance testing to deliver efficient
and performant applications.
* Responsible for identifying technology risk and corresponding
mitigation strategies
* Implement appropriate solution architecture governance processes and
tools while maintaining a key focus on design patterns and technology
standards.
* Act as an enabler of Agile and DevOps practices in collaboration
with product delivery and operation support teams.
* Explore, evaluate and promote technology innovation within the
enterprise.
* Evaluate, learn and assist teams with open source technology
solutions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science or Engineering degrees preferred
* Hands on architect who is comfortable working with engineers at
code/detailed design level.
* Coding experiences and skills preferred in C#, Java, Kafka, MQ,
Javascript, Angular, Node.js, Azure, AWS.
* Ability to guide and mentor development teams on sound design and
coding principles, best practices in API based, Micro Services and Cloud
environments.
* Ability to work with development teams closely together to review
code, debug issues, and conduct performance testing to build efficient and
performant applications.
* Experience in application modularisation and modernisation including
adoption of Micro Service Architecture models
* Experience in Integration Architectures from Service Bus to API
Mediation and Event Bus models
* Ability to abstract-up to harvest patterns and articulate design
decisions with senior audience (CIO level)
* Extensive knowledge and experience of underwriting platform
architectures, from blueprint to solution design and implementation
* Experience in Information Security and Risk Management
* Experience in cloud solution design and implementation of IaaS, PaaS
and SaaS and hybrid models
* Understanding of platform design and technology considerations to
build out an ecosystem for producers and consumers
Key Attributes
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
writing and to interact effectively with internal and external individuals.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
writing and to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Strong business acumen, instinct and understanding of products, risk
appetite and niches.
* Track record of high achievement in a team-based and
results-oriented culture
* Proven track record in relationship-building and driving change in a
matrixed work environment.
* Demonstrated passion and ability to leverage technology to evolve
and meet client needs
* Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with thorough
attention to detail.
* Excellent planning, documentation and problem solving skills.
* Project management ability and drive-for-results orientation.