Lead Solution Architect

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Responsibilities

• Leads quality related activities for the API and Master Data Management (MDM) team and provides accountability through : Functional requirement reviews and signoffImpact analysis documentationSolution architecture options and cost analysis preparationTechnical design reviews and signoffUnit test plan reviews and signoff
• Acts as the primary SME for the API and MDM platforms along with interfaces to external applications and provides input to : Design work for API and MDM development activities and deliverablesProduction support analysis for both Platform Management and Solution Delivery for critical and / or complex issues
• Works well with application team and provide insight on functional and technical design activities when they are required to interface with API and MDM Solution Delivery team. Help drive high quality functional specifications and proper requirements
• Is responsible for the proof of concepts (POC) and technical roadmap activities and assuring that any new development being done to the platform aligns with the roadmap
• Works closely with the Enterprise Architecture (EA) team to assure the API and MDM management team is correctly aligned with EA direction
• Creates and presents Solution Architecture proposals with multiple implementation options to IT Governance and Technology Strategy (GTS) team when incoming requirements propose a : Change in System ArchitectureChange in API based integrations to external / internal and cloud-based applications
• Stays up to date on API management, Gateway management, APIGEE and API based integrations best practices and new technology developments
• Executes Proof of Concepts (POC), documents the outcome and drives implementation and standardization of these where applicable within the application integration and MDM team
• Looks for cost saving / quality improvement opportunities
• Provides multiple solutions to a business problem, performs required analysis of each option, calls out pros and cons of each option and suggest a best option
• Presents the potential solutions / enhancements to both technical and nontechnical audiences

PRIMARY LOCATION

Pune Tech Center