Platform Architect - Ingenium

Job Description :

- Work with Business and IT stakeholders in seeking approvals for the proposed architecture.

- Design and architect cost effective solutions and at the same time meeting key business requirements and timelines.

- Select, Architect and optimize the solution using cloud (AWS as preferred) services as required.

- Work with various IT teams to make sure the proposed design is implemented with no deviations.

- Accountable for removing any technical impediments that may arise on the proposed solution.

- Respond to technical issues in a professional and timely manner.

Skills :

- 15+ years experience in a large IT organization with strong insurance background, with a minimum of 3-5 years in solution design and architect role.

- Experience in leading modernization and digital transformation projects.

- Experience in integrating On premise applications to Cloud infrastructure.

- Good understanding of security requirements and infrastructure design.

- Proven experience in using Agile approach for development with frequent sprints for business benefits realization.

- Experience in leading the design and/or development of solutions with a virtual team in remote locations.

- Strong appreciation and proven achievement in selecting appropriate tools for platform delivery.

- Good understanding of the Financial Services industry at the regional level is preferred.

- Industry experience for Individual Life, Asset Management, Pension and Group Business is preferred.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to engage conversations at all levels of senior

management.

- Demonstrated problem solving, communication and organizational skills, a positive attitude, and the proven ability to negotiate and influence others to obtain desired results.

- Strong professional consulting skills.

- Ability to speak in business terms, as well as the ability to effectively communicate both internally and externally.

- Mature, confident, and performance-oriented.

- Capable of developing strong relationships with all levels of management.

- Must possess excellent problem solving skills for large complicated and broad issues and able to work independently.

- Able to work in a complex environment with a mix of technologies and different levels of IT maturities in each business unit.

Education :

- Minimum Bachelor degree preferably with Master degree in Computer Science or Engineering discipline.

5+ years experience in sizable IT projects.