Sr. Platform Architect- Whitehouse Station, NJ - Georgia IT : Job Details

Sr. Platform Architect Location: WHS, NJ (Hybrid) Duration: 12+ MonthsJOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Platform Architect will work with engineering and business partners across Client to define the strategy, architecture, and ensure best engineering practices of strategic platform efforts for the company.
• The scope of this work will include:

CREATION OF AN ENTERPRISE-WIDE PLATFORM STRATEGY

• Lead the architecture design of core global platforms across Client, including underwriting, integration, API, and other business and engineering platforms.
• Develop strategic vision and roadmaps for platforms across Client.
• Understand the needs of the platform client teams, and influence platform roadmaps to meet those needs.
• Influence teams across the company to adopt platforms and create patterns to make adoption easier.
• Key contributor to driving the strategy and direction for the modernization of the Client technology portfolio.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science or Engineering degrees preferred.
• Hands on architect who is comfortable working with engineers at code/detailed design level.
• 15+ years of experience in software engineering and architecture.
• Coding experiences and skills preferred in Java, .Net, Python, Kafka, MQ, JavaScript, Angular, Node.js, and Azure.
• 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, recommend best practices, and mentor junior engineers.
• Experience in application modularization and modernization 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).
• Knowledge and experience of insurance underwriting platform architectures is a plus.
• 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, clients, and internal staff.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to think strategically as well as iteratively.
• Ability to understand technical details and contribute code as necessary.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex topics, both written and verbally, with senior leadership.
• Strong business acumen, ability to quickly understand business needs and develop appropriate solutions.
• 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 business needs.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with thorough attention to detail.
• Excellent planning, documentation, and problem-solving skills.