Application Architect- SIDBI

National Institute for Smart Government (NISG); Lucknow, Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) invites applications for the post of Application Architect on contractual full-time basis, with Chennai or Lucknow posting. The role centers on defining technology architecture, setting standards, and guiding major enterprise initiatives across banking/finance domains.

You will translate business needs into system designs, lead cross-functional teams, and develop POCs and architecture documents.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of IT experience with at least 8 years in Application Architect role.
• Banking and Finance domain experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and define technology architecture frameworks and policies.
• Set up technical standards and assessments for Enterprise Architecture.
• Provide architecture guidance across multiple business divisions and domains.
• Lead architect for major change programs and end-to-end solutions.
• Develop high-quality, scalable, and reusable architectural designs.

Skills

Java J2EE

Spring

Spring Security

Hibernate

JavaScript

JSP

jQuery

Ajax

Oracle Database

SQL

HTML

Bootstrap

API / Webservices

Angular / React JS / NodeJS

Microservices

MySQL

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

DevOps

Gitlab

Maven

Jenkins

Nexus

UML design tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AGILE

Waterfall

Education

Engineering/B.E./B.Tech/M.S./M.Tech/M.Sc (CS/CE/IT/EC)

MCA

Tools

Gitlab

Maven

Jenkins

Nexus

Docker

Kubernetes

UML design tools

Job description

Name of the Post

Application Architect

Type of the Post

Contractual on Full Time basis.

Number of Posts

1 (One)

Place of Posting

Chennai / Lucknow

Period of Contract

The Term of Contract would initially be for a period of Three (03) years, extendable, at sole discretion, for a further period of up to Two (02) years. The Contract can be terminated at Two (02) months of notice on either side or salary and allowances (if any) in lieu thereof.

Experience

• Minimum Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience with minimum Eight (08) years of experience in Application Architect role.
• Experience in Banking and Finance Domain will be an added advantage.

Eligibility Criteria / Age Limit

The Candidate should not be more than 45 years old as of the last date of submission of application.

Educational Qualification

Graduation in Engineering / B.E. / B. Tech / M.S. / M. Tech / M. Sc. (Computer Science / Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology / Electronics / Electronics and Communication Engineering) or Equivalent Degree in above specified disciplines OR MCA from University / Institution / Board recognized by Government of India.

Job Profile

Analyze, plan and define Technology Architecture frameworks, define the policies, procedures, models and technologies to be used in collecting, organizing, storing and accessing the information and also plan and deploy roadmap for Enterprise Architecture.
Set up the technical standards and architectural assessments for the Enterprise.
To Provide technology architecture expertise and guidance across multiple business divisions and technology domains.
Setting up technical standards and carryout technology evaluations and assessments of Enterprise Architecture functions.
Driving technology strategy from an architecture perspective, across a portfolio of applications in the Bank, for resource optimisation and Risk mitigation.
Translating business requirements into specific system, application or process designs, including working with business personnel and executives to identify functional requirements.
Lead architect for major change programs, leading strategic options analysis and proposing end-to-end solutions
Review ongoing designs of major programs to identify strategic opportunities and resolve design issues during delivery.
Develop highly complex solutions that exemplifies quality optimization regarding reliability, availability, scalability, manageability, flexibility, usability/ reusability and high performance.
Identify key technology enablers to optimize IT investment.
Lead multifunctional teams in successful application of methodologies and architecture modelling tools.
Develop architectural solutions for new solutions / changes to existing applications and solutions to the bank from conceptualization through deployment.
Understanding enterprise business requirements and mapping them into technical solutions, assist in the scope definition.
Create high level and low-level design documents. Experience in UML design tools.
Develop relevant technical SOPs for rollout. Define metrics to measure performance of applications.
Develop POCs, case-studies and demo presentations for new growth areas based on market research.

Key Skills

• Minimum Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience with minimum Eight (08) years of experience in Application Architect role.
• Java J2EE, Spring, Spring Security, Hibernate, JavaScript, JSP,
• jQuery, Ajax, Oracle Database, SQL, HTML, Bootstrap
• API / Webservices
• Angular / React JS / NodeJS
• Experience in leading teams, executing and delivering Application Architecture.
• Experience in architecture, design and development of web and mobile applications using variety of technologies such as Android, iOS, Java, JEE and .NET.
• Expertise in middleware architecture of ESB / SOA / Application Servers / MQ.
• Microservices Architecture oriented Service development. In-depth understanding of Microservices Architecture, including hands on experience in design, build and operations of Java/Node JS based Microservices APIs in a product-based environment.
• Expertise in designing and developing distributed applications, object-oriented design.
• Strong experience with Relational Databases such as MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra etc.
• Expertise in DevOps tools such as Gitlab, Maven, Jenkins, Nexus etc.
• Understanding of various development methodologies like AGILE, Waterfall etc.
• Strong Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes and other container platforms.

Secondary Skills

• Comfortable working in Cloud, Hybrid / On-Premises Private Cloud Environments.
• Designing and managing Cloud native data stores.
• Bridging the gap by explaining complex infrastructure designs to non-technical business leaders.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Troubleshooting system bottlenecks, architectural performance.
• Team Leadership.

Competency

Excellent Verbal and Written Communication and Interpersonal Skills, professional maturity. Ready to perform in a team.

Preferred Certifications

Preferred Certifications in TOGAF / PMP / Relevant Certifications.