Sr. Platform Architect- Whitehouse Station, NJ - Georgia Tek Systems
Whitehouse Station, NJ
About the Job
Sr. Platform Architect
Location: WHS, NJ (Hybrid)
Duration: 12+ Months
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Location: WHS, NJ (Hybrid)
Duration: 12+ Months
JOB 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Source : Georgia Tek Systems
