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Sr. Platform Architect- Whitehouse Station, NJ

Georgia Tek Systems

  • Whitehouse Station, NJ
  • 29 days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

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    LocationWhitehouse Station, NJ

    Description

    Sr. Platform Architect
    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:
    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.

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