Sr. Platform Architect- Whitehouse Station, NJ

Sr. Platform Architect Location: WHS, NJ (Hybrid) Duration: 12 Months JOB DESCRIPTION: The Platform Architect will work with engineering and business partners across Client to define the strategy, architecture, and ensure best engineering practices of strategic platform efforts for the company. The scope of this work will include: CREATION OF AN ENTERPRISE-WIDE PLATFORM STRATEGY Lead the architecture design of core global platforms across Client, including underwriting, integration, API, and other business and engineering platforms. Develop strategic vision and roadmaps for platforms across Client. Understand the needs of the platform client teams, and influence platform roadmaps to meet those needs. Influence teams across the company to adopt platforms and create patterns to make adoption easier. Key contributor to driving the strategy and direction for the modernization of the Client technology portfolio. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science or Engineering degrees preferred. Hands on architect who is comfortable working with engineers at code/detailed design level. 15 years of experience in software engineering and architecture. Coding experiences and skills preferred in Java, .Net, Python, Kafka, MQ, JavaScript, Angular, Node.js, and Azure. Ability to guide and mentor development teams on sound design and coding principles, best practices in API-based, Micro Services and Cloud environments. Ability to work with development teams closely together to review code, recommend best practices, and mentor junior engineers. Experience in application modularization and modernization including adoption of Micro Service Architecture models. Experience in Integration Architectures from Service Bus to API Mediation and Event Bus models. Ability to abstract-up to harvest patterns and articulate design decisions with senior audience (CIO level). Knowledge and experience of insurance underwriting platform architectures is a plus. Experience in Information Security and Risk Management Experience in cloud solution design and implementation of IaaS, PaaS and SaaS and hybrid models. Understanding of platform design and technology considerations to build out an ecosystem for producers, clients, and internal staff. KEY ATTRIBUTES: Ability to think strategically as well as iteratively. Ability to understand technical details and contribute code as necessary. Ability to effectively communicate complex topics, both written and verbally, with senior leadership. Strong business acumen, ability to quickly understand business needs and develop appropriate solutions. Track record of high achievement in a team-based and results-oriented culture. Proven track record in relationship-building and driving change in a matrixed work environment. Demonstrated passion and ability to leverage technology to evolve and meet business needs. Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with thorough attention to detail. Excellent planning, documentation, and problem-solving skills.