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Wipro

Application Architect

Wipro, Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48120


Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients' most complex digital transformation needs.

We leverage our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, operations, and emerging technologies to help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses.

A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, strong commitment to sustainability and good corporate citizenship, we have over 250,000 dedicated employees serving clients across 66 countries.

We deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world.

A PROUD HISTORY OF OVER 75 YEARSUSD 11.3 BN FY23 REVENUEWE'RE PRESENT IN 66 COUNTRIESOVER 250,000 DEDICATED EMPLOYEESOVER 1,400 ACTIVE GLOBAL CLIENTSWipro is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and makes all employment and employment-related decisions without regard to a person's race, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law

Role Purpose

The purpose of the role is to create exceptional and detailed architectural application design and provide thought leadership and enable delivery teams to provide exceptional client engagement and satisfaction.

Do

Develop architectural application for the new deals/ major change requests in existing deals

Creates an enterprise-wide architecture that ensures systems are scalable, reliable, and manageable.Manages application assets and directs the development efforts within an enterprise to improve solution delivery and agilityGuides how to construct and assemble application components and services to support solution architecture and application developmentMaintains the frameworks and artefacts used in the implementation of an application, with reference to the systematic architecture of the overall application portfolioResponsible for application architecture paradigms such as service-oriented architecture (SOA) and, more specifically, microservices, ensuring business achieve agility and scalability for a faster time to marketProvide solution of RFP's received from clients and ensure overall design assurance

Develop a direction to manage the portfolio of to-be-solutions including systems, shared infrastructure services, applications in order to better match business outcome objectivesAnalyse technology environment, enterprise specifics, client requirements to set a collaboration design framework/ architecture

Depending on the client's need with particular standards and technology stacks create complete RFPsProvide technical leadership to the design, development and implementation of custom solutions through thoughtful use of modern technologyDefine and understand current state solutions and identify improvements, options & tradeoffs to define target state solutionsClearly articulate and sell architectural targets, recommendations and reusable patterns and accordingly propose investment roadmapsEvaluate and recommend solutions to integrate with overall technology ecosystemTracks industry and application trends and relates these to planning current and future IT needsProvides technical and strategic inputs during the project planning phase in the form of technical architectural designs and recommendationsAccount mining to find opportunities in the existing clientsCollaborates with all relevant parties in order to review the objectives and constraints of solutions and determine conformance with the Enterprise Architecture.Identifies implementation risks and potential impacts.Create new revenue streams within applications as APIs that can be leveraged by clientsBring knowledge of automation in application by embracing Agile and dev-ops principles to reduce manual partUnderstanding application requirements and design a standardize application

Creating Intellectual Property in forms of services, patterns, models and organizational approachesDesigning patterns, best practices and reusable applications that can be used for future referencesEnsure system capabilities are consumed by system components and set criteria for evaluating technical and business value in terms of Tolerate, Invest, Migrate and EliminateProvide platform to create standardize tools, uniform design and techniques are maintained to reduce costs of maintenanceCoordinating input on risks, costs and opportunities for conceptsDeveloping customised applications for the customers aligned with their needsPerform design and code reviews thoroughly on regular basis, keeping in mind the security measuresUnderstanding design and production procedures and standards to create prototypes and finished productsWork closely with systems analysts, software developers, data managers and other team members to ensure successful production of application softwareOffer viable solutions for various systems and architectures to different types of businessesSeamless integration of new and existing systems to eliminate potential problems and maintain data structure and bring value in terms of developmentTransforming all applications into digital form and implement and evolve around mesh app and service architecture that support new technologies like IOT, blockchain, machine learning, automation, BOTS etcCloud Transformation: (Migration)

Understanding non-functional requirementsProducing artefacts such as deployment architecture, interface catalogue

Identify internal and external dependency, vendor and internal IT managementSupport build and testing teamCloud Transformation: (Modernization)

Understanding and Defining target architecture in Integration spaceAssessing project pipeline / demand and align to target architecture

Technical support of delivery team in terms and POC and technical guidanceKeep Up-to-date with the latest technologies in the marketEnable Delivery Teams by providing optimal delivery solutions/ frameworks

Build and maintain relationships with executives, technical leaders, product owners, peer architects and other stakeholders to become a trusted advisorCollaborate with enterprise architect for translating business strategy to executionDevelops and establishes relevant technical, business process and overall support metrics (KPI/SLA) to drive resultsBring value in terms of quality in development activities by leveraging cloud based and scalable infrastructureManages multiple projects and accurately reports the status of all major assignments while adhering to all project management standardsIdentify technical, process, structural risks and prepare a risk mitigation plan for all the projectsEnsure quality assurance of all the architecture or design decisions and provides technical mitigation support to the delivery teamsRecommend tools for reuse, automation for improved productivity and reduced cycle timesContinuously review session with customers for sustainable development practicesLeads the development and maintenance of enterprise framework and related artefactsDevelops trust and builds effective working relationships through respectful, collaborative engagement across individual product teamsEnsures architecture principles and standards are consistently applied to all the projectsEnsure optimal Client Engagement

Support pre-sales team while presenting the entire solution design and its principles to the clientNegotiate, manage and coordinate with the client teams to ensure all requirements are met and create an impact of solution proposed

Demonstrate thought leadership with strong technical capability in front of the client to win the confidence and act as a trusted advisor

Competency Building and Branding

Ensure completion of necessary trainings and certificationsDevelop Proof of Concepts (POCs), case studies, demos etc. for new growth areas based on market and customer researchDevelop and present a point of view of Wipro on application design and architect by writing white papers, blogs etc.Attain market referencability and recognition through highest analyst rankings, client testimonials and partner creditsBe the voice of Wipro's Thought Leadership by speaking in forums (internal and external)Mentor developers, designers and Junior architects in the project for their further career development and enhancementContribute to the architecture practice by conducting selection interviews etc

Team Management

Resourcing

Anticipating new talent requirements as per the market/ industry trends or client requirementsHire adequate and right resources for the team

Talent Management

Ensure adequate onboarding and training for the team members to enhance capability & effectivenessBuild an internal talent pool and ensure their career progression within the organization

Manage team attritionDrive diversity in leadership positionsPerformance Management

Set goals for the team, conduct timely performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to own direct reportsEnsure that the Performance Nxt is followed for the entire team

Employee Satisfaction and Engagement

Lead and drive engagement initiatives for the teamTrack team satisfaction scores and identify initiatives to build engagement within the team

Stakeholder Interaction

Stakeholder Type

Stakeholder Identification

Purpose of Interaction

Internal

Delivery teams

Review of architectural process deployment in engagements, escalation management, issue resolution, delivery assurance and excellence

Pre-sales team

For solutioning and architectural design purpose

Quality Assurance

Periodic review of architecture

Practice teams

To understand the different solution portfolios

Holmes engineering and roll out

For automation purpose

Talent Transformation Team, Competency Group

Plan and support delivery of Technical Trainings, knowledge sharing

HRBP

For hiring and managing resources

External

Vendors/ Partners

For strategic alignment and partnerships, training

Industry forums

Best practices, market intelligence, knowledge sharing

Display

Lists the competencies required to perform this role effectively:

Functional Competencies/ Skill

Domain/Industry Knowledge - Awareness and knowledge of broad economic, demographic, technological and global trends within own ecosystem -

MasterMarket Intelligence - Deep specialized understanding of the ecosystem practice, overall market & competition and nuances of delivery in that domain -

MasterSystems Thinking - Understanding of the Wipro system (interrelatedness, interdependencies and boundaries) and perform problem solving in a complex environment -

ExpertLeveraging Technology - In-depth knowledge of and mastery over ecosystem technology that commands expert authority respect -

MasterAsset reusability - ability to re-use the assets to ensure scalability and optimization

- ExpertTechnical knowledge - architecture design principles, framework and documentation

- Master

Competency Levels

Foundation

Knowledgeable about the competency requirements. Demonstrates (in parts) frequently with minimal support and guidance.

Competent

Consistently demonstrates the full range of the competency without guidance. Extends the competency to difficult and unknown situations as well.

Expert

Applies the competency in all situations and is serves as a guide to others as well.

Master

Coaches others and builds organizational capability in the competency area. Serves as a key resource for that competency and is recognised within the entire organization.

Behavioral Competencies

Strategic perspectiveStakeholder ManagementTechnology AcumenInnovationManaging ComplexityClient centricityExecution excellenceSelf-LearningDomain ExperienceChange agilityPassion for resultsNurturing peopleExecutive presence

The potential compensation for this role is based on labor costs in local markets, as well as the job-related skills, knowledge, and experience of the candidate. Expected base pay for this role ranges from [120,000] to [$180,000]. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits and additional compensation offerings, including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options as well as potential incentive or variable compensation.

Java

Transformation Engineering