Solution Architect

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: March 31, 2027

Work setup: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in office)

Clearance required: BPSS

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Solution Architect to lead and manage software development projects and create high-level solution designs aligned with business requirements, enterprise architecture, and organizational vision. The role will work across cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, provide technical guidance, and ensure adherence to software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and best practices.

What you will do:

• Lead and manage software development projects using Java, Python, Typescript, AWS, React JS, Angular, and other technologies.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.


• Create high-level designs and solution architecture documents for business requirements.


• Produce several option papers and work with architecture communities and forums to get designs approved.


• Apply architectural principles and patterns, a variety of solution types, detailed design patterns, best practices, and integration choices.


• Design solutions that reduce technical debt through futuristic solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and vision.


• Reuse existing applications, services, and data wherever possible.


• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver defined scope, objectives, and deliverables on technical grounds.


• Facilitate communication between stakeholders, development teams, and other departments.


• Ensure adherence to software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and best practices.


• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.


• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.


• Provide technical guidance and support to development teams.


• Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders.


• Utilize ServiceNow, Confluence, and JIRA for project tracking and documentation.

Requirements

• Possess strong technical experience in Architecture, Design, and Development.


• Demonstrate a strong technical background with expertise in .NET, Java, Python, Typescript, AWS, React JS, and Angular.


• Have proven experience managing end-to-end project lifecycles.


• Exhibit exceptional leadership and team management skills.


• Apply excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.


• Communicate effectively with strong interpersonal skills.


• Have Insurance Domain experience; commercial insurance or London Market experience will be an added advantage.


• Possess experience in Software Architecture and REST API Development.


• Apply SDLC principles using Agile methodologies and Scrum.


• Have experience in issue resolution, risk management, project management, team leadership, and stakeholder communication.


• Possess exposure to the Insurance domain.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices.

We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.