Technical Software Architect

Sapiens International; Rochelle Park (NJ); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in intelligent insurance software solutions is seeking a Technical Software Architect to design and deliver robust technical solutions. This role involves collaborating with IT teams, overseeing software issues, and making architectural recommendations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Java technologies and enterprise application design.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of architecture and development experience.
• Strong experience in designing enterprise applications using Java technologies.
• Experience with cloud technologies and deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for product enhancements and architectural solutions.
• Collaborate with IT professionals to implement insurance applications.
• Conduct research on software and prototypes.

Skills

Java

Object-oriented Analysis and Design

Technical team leadership

Database design

SOA and Web Services technologies

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or MIS

Tools

Spring Boot

Hibernate

Eclipse

Maven

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Technical Software Architect

Location:

New Jersey, Rochelle Park, US

Title: Technical Software Architect

Location: Remote

Job Description:

Technical Software Architect – SNAP Division

Sapiens is seeking a skilled Technical Software Architect to join our team and play a key role in designing and delivering robust technical solutions.

Position Summary (Overall purpose and objective of the position)

Reporting to the Chief Architect of the CoreSuite for WC development group and with minimal supervision, the Technical Software Architect provides knowledge and experience to support Technology and Architecture governance in software development at Sapiens. The Technical Software Architect is responsible to lead the design efforts for product enhancements as well as for the resolution of complicated architectural software issues related to insurance solutions, and is an integral part of CoreSuite implementation and base development teams leading the development and establishment of pragmatic, quality oriented software engineering best practices across a number of geographically distributed development teams.

The position requires extensive knowledge and experience of both commercial and open source components such as application servers, enterprise service buses, rules engines, component frameworks, messaging libraries, etc and a solid understanding of the Java EE computing platform, UML, design patterns, data modeling and database design.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

(List major job responsibilities that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Collaborate with a team of IT professionals in designing, developing and implementing insurance application
• Provide oversight for all software-related issues
• Designs and develops architectural solutions to software problems
• Identifies established development patterns and approaches
• Reviews and compares architectures and designs for various solutions
• Determines feasibility of various software solutions
• Conducts research on software and prototypes (i.e., tools and technology)
• Recommends technology for the product roadmap
• Designs and implements re-usable software components
• Presents technical material to clients
• Develops work products related to any of these activities
• Makes architectural recommendations to upper management
• Completes activities as directed by the Chief Architect and according to timelines

Additional, Non-Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Resource Management
• People Management: N/A
• Fiscal Management: Advisory capacity only
• Property Management: N/A

Job Requirements, Skills, Abilities, Education/Certification/License/Training

• Bachelors degree in relevant field (Computer Science or MIS) or equivalent educational qualification
• Architecture experience (overall): 4+ years
• Development experience (overall): 4+ years
• OO (Object-oriented) Analysis and Design: 4+ years
• Java and related environments: 4+ years
• Java-related Development, Test and Profiling tools: 4+ years
• Strong experience in designing and developing enterprise applications using Java technologies
• Experience with application design, solution modeling, and model-driven development
• Technical team leadership experience
• Strong working knowledge of all Java technologies, such as core Java, JDBC, JMS, JPA, JMX, lambdas, stream API, etc.
• Strong knowledge of common Open Source frameworks and tools: Spring Boot & Spring, Hibernate, Eclipse, Maven, Drools and others
• Strong working knowledge of SOA and Web Services technologies (SOAP, REST)
• Hands-on experience with the following tools: JBoss/WildFly Application Server, Tomcat web server and others
• Strong experience in database design concepts and SQL
• Demonstrated experience in using software design patterns
• Knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), development methodologies, development patterns, web-enabled applications and Inversion of Control
• Knowledge of User Interfaces, Enterprise Components and associated Standards
• Experience with client presentations, technical writing, mentoring and reviewing
• Self-motivated with strong initiative

Pluses:

• Insurance Domain experience
• Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture landscape
• Experience with cloud technologies (such as Docker, Kubernetes) and deployments
• Proven ability to rapidly deliver prototypes and proof-of-concept work to validate a proposed architectural approach
• Proven skills in documenting and communicating complex software architectures using UML
• Physical Conditions/Requirements (Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without accommodations)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Insurance Domain experience – 4+ years preferred
• Architecture experience – 8+ years preferred
• Development experience – 8+ years preferred
• OO Analysis and Design – 8+ years preferred
• Java and related environments – 8+ years preferred
• Java-related Development, Test and Profiling tools – 8+ years preferred

About Sapiens

Sapiens International Corporation (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS) is a global leader in intelligent insurance software solutions. With Sapiens’ robust platform, customer-driven partnerships, and rich ecosystem, insurers are empowered to future-proof their organizations with operational excellence in a rapidly changing marketplace. We help insurers harness the power of AI and advanced automation to support core solutions for property and casualty, workers’ compensation, and life insurance, including reinsurance, financial & compliance, data & analytics, digital, and decision management. Sapiens boasts a longtime global presence, serving over 600 customers in more than 30 countries with its innovative SaaS offerings. Recognized by industry experts and selected for the Microsoft Top 100 Partner program, Sapiens is committed to partnering with our customers for their entire transformation journey and is continuously innovating to ensure their success.

At Sapiens, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We believe that diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger and more innovative. We are committed to creating a culture where every individual is valued and can thrive regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, or any other characteristic.

Sapiens is an E-Verified & Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.