Job Description:
Position: Python Technical Architect
Major Responsibilities:
● Develop and customize solutions, including workflows, Workviews, and application integrations.
● Integrate with other enterprise applications and systems.
● Perform system upgrades and migrations to ensure optimal performance.
● Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to applications and workflows using Diagnostic console.
● Ensure data integrity and security within the system.
● Maintain documentation for system configurations, workflows, and processes.
● Stay updated on best practices, new features and industry trends.
● Hands-on in Waterfall & Agile Scrum methodology.
● Working on software issues and specifications and performing Design/Code Review(s).
● Engaging in the assignment of work to the development team resources, ensuring effective transition of knowledge, design assumptions and development expectations.
● Ability to mentor developers and lead cross-functional technical teams.
● Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications for effective workflow/Workview design.
● Assist in the training of end-users and provide support as needed
● Contributing to the organizational values by actively working with agile development teams, methodologies, and toolsets.
● Driving concise, structured, and effective communication with peers and clients.
Key Capabilities and Competencies Knowledge
● Proven experience as a Software Architect or Technical Project Manager with architectural responsibilities.
● Strong proficiency in Python and relevant frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI).
● Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps practices.
● Expertise in Azure cloud ecosystem and architecture design patterns.
● Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and logging.
● Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture and asynchronous processing.
● Deep understanding of insurance domain processes such as claims management, policy administration etc.
● Experience in database design and data modelling with SQL(MySQL) and NoSQL(Azure Cosmos DB).
● Knowledge of security best practices including data encryption, API security and compliance standards.
● Knowledge of SAST and DAST security tools is a plus.
● Strong documentation skill for articulating architecture decisions and technical concepts to stakeholders.
● Experience with system integration using middleware or web services.
● Server Load Balancing, Planning, configuration, maintenance and administration of the Server Systems.
● Experience with developing reusable assets such as prototypes, solution designs, documentation and other materials that contribute to department efficiency.
● Highly cognizant of the DevOps approach like ensuring basic security measures.
● Technical writing skills, strong networking, and communication style with the ability to formulate professional emails, presentations, and documents.
● Passion for technology trends in the insurance industry and emerging technology space.
Qualification and Experience
● Recognized with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
● Work experience - Overall experience 10-12 years
● Recognizable domain knowledge and awareness of basic insurance and regulatory frameworks.
● Previous experience working in the insurance industry (AINS Certification is a plus).