Lead Specialist, Solution Architect
Pearson VUE
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bangalore • India
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into actionable technical solutions.
- Design and create solution architectures that align with business objectives, taking into consideration scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
- Evaluate and recommend technology options, considering factors such as cost, feasibility, and technical constraints.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Ensure architectural coherence and adherence to industry standards and best practices.
- Mitigate risks by identifying potential challenges and proposing solutions or alternative approaches.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, developers, testers, and infrastructure teams.
- Conduct system assessments and performance reviews to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
- Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to solution architecture.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of architectural frameworks, guidelines, and standards within the organization.
- Drive innovation by proposing new ideas, technologies, and approaches that can enhance business processes and outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements in the design and implementation of solutions.
- Collaborate with project managers to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables, and provide technical input for project planning and estimation.
Requirements
- System architecture design and modelling
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python)
- Web technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js)
- Database management systems (MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB), Data modelling and database design
- Cloud computing platforms and services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Integration technologies: ESB, message queues, API gateways
- Security principles and best practices, including authentication, authorization, encryption
- DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, version control, automated testing)
- Performance optimization techniques, load balancing, scalability, and distributed system design principles
- Microservices architecture and design principles
- Familiarity with emerging technologies (AI, ML, IoT, blockchain)
- Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
- Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)
- Experience with security frameworks and technologies
- Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, REST)
- Proficient in architectural patterns (layered architecture, microservices, SOA)
- Knowledge of data integration techniques and protocols (SOAP, REST, XML, JSON)
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Understanding of virtualization, storage, and networking concepts
- Experience in performance testing and optimization tools
- Knowledge of compliance regulations (GDPR, HIPAA)
- Understanding of software and system testing methodologies
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
system architecture designJavaC#PythonHTMLCSSJavaScriptMySQLAWSmicroservices architecture
Soft Skills
technical leadershipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvinginnovationrisk mitigationstakeholder engagementguidanceproject planningperformance review
Certifications
TOGAFZachmanGDPR complianceHIPAA compliance