Technology Architect

Architect

About SLK

SLK is a global technology services provider focused on bringing AI, intelligent automation, and analytics together to create leading-edge technology solutions for our customers through a culture of partnership, led by an evolutionary mindset. For over 20 years, we've helped organizations across diverse industries - insurance providers, financial service organizations, investment management companies, and manufacturers - reimagine their business and solve their present and future needs.

 

At SLK, we champion diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and talents each individual brings. We empower specially abled talent by fostering a supportive environment that welcomes every member's abilities. Our goal is to create an innovative workspace enriched by diversity, providing reasonable accommodations to ensure everyone can contribute to our success. We invite candidates from diverse backgrounds to help us build a more inclusive future.

BASIC INFORMATION ON THE POSITION

 

Position Name: Architect

 

Mandatory/Required Skills & Location

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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

 

The Architect will work with the Solution Architect in deriving the integration and storage technology to be adapted in a particular business capability or a project. Is responsible for building the technology architecture needed for the project to support business need. Adopts proven design patterns and best practices. Creates various views of the solution architecture to support stakeholder understanding. Aids Solution Architects in identifying / evaluating technology stack options to confirm technical feasibility. Keeps abreast of latest trends, design patterns and their applicability. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

• Participate in requirement discussions with relevant stake holders. Create various views of the architecture. Adapt relevant techniques in designing the solution meeting the business need. Adapts matured design methodologies resulting in optimal technical architecture.
• Influence project team priorities as well as resolve technical issues
• Adheres to governance framework defined by architecture board and ensures deliverables are compliant. 
• Identify key areas of complexity in solution advised and validates results by building PoCs if it is non existent in the enterprise continuum. Creates relevant Confidence Building Measures. Supports RFI/RFPs in  technical solution space as required
• Research and evaluate technologies, also be aware of the new trends that align to enterprise needs
• Contributes to initiatives aimed at developing the Solution Architecture teams at SLK. Mentors and Coaches teams on the technology selected for development and how various portions of the solution architecture come together. 
• Ensure solutions provided cover all aspects of the business requirement are implementable and hence there is minimum slippage in project timelines due to design faults and no increase in project costs.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

 

1. Degree: B.E\B.Tech\M.Tech\MCA
2. Certifications (if any): Technology related (Ex: Java, Microsoft)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

 

1. Overall (in years): 8 - 10 years
2. Relevant (in years): 2-3 years

DOMAIN/ FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

 

• Java/JEE, .Net Family, Web technologies and other open source technologies
• Domains : Banking, Supply chain and Manufacturing
• Products: Oracle, IBM, MS suite of products
• Team collaboration, presentation and negotiation skills

Experience Level

Senior Level