Solutions Architect

Role: Solutions Architect

Location: NYC, NY

The Solution Architect will work in a team setting to design, develop and maintain Metadata Capabilities Tooling Applications in support of governance activities related to Data Cataloging, Glossaries, Dictionaries and Data Lineage. The role needs strong analytical skills, ability to anticipate issues, verify the enhancements, and trouble shoot production issues and must be able to problem solve and work independently. Must be adept at making data useful and digestible by all parties involved. Strong Python, SQL, Governance Application design and implementation experience required.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development and maintenance of the Enterprise Applications portfolio, including web, mobile and cloud applications.
• Define and enforce the technical standards, methodologies, tools and frameworks for the Enterprise Applications team.
• Collaborate with the business stakeholders, the enterprise architects, the project managers and the other technical teams to understand the business needs and deliver solutions that meet the expectations.
• Conduct code reviews, testing, debugging and troubleshooting of the applications and ensure the compliance with the security, quality and performance requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and coaching to the developers and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Research and evaluate new technologies, trends and best practices and recommend solutions that can enhance the Enterprise Applications portfolio.
• Manage the technical risks, issues and dependencies of the Enterprise Applications projects and provide timely and effective communication and escalation.
• Work closely with various IT teams, stakeholders, while following ITIL best practices to maintain the highest level of service availability.

Skills:

• Experience with platforms like SharePoint, M365, ServiceNow, Archer desired
• Expertise in designing, developing and maintaining enterprise applications using various technologies, such as Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, Angular, React, Node.js, AWS, Azure, etc.
• Strong knowledge of the enterprise architecture principles, patterns and practices, such as SOA, microservices, RESTful APIs, MVC, etc.
• Proficient in using various tools and frameworks for software development, such as CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, Maven, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
• Experience delivering programs using Delivery using Agile methodology
• Excellent communication, presentation, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile and dynamic environment.
• Certification in relevant technologies or domains is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the financial industry is required
• Experience with Metadata management tools; Data Catalog, Data Lineage, Data Dictionaries and Glossaries required

We can offer you:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• A multinational organization with 52 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad
• Laptop and a mobile phone
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
• Maternity & Paternity leave plans
• A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)
• Retirement savings plans
• A higher education certification policy
• Commuter benefits (varies by region)
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
• A flat and approachable organization
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.