Principal Software Architecture Director overseeing software architecture and technology strategy at SGI. Providing guidance and mentorship while aligning with business goals in the insurance sector.
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading the overall research, definition, design and overall technology strategy for the company’s software architecture for new or existing systems
Provide technical leadership and guidance to the organization and evaluate new technologies to determine their suitability for the organization
Partner with all business units to collaborate, consult and advise on technology system needs in support of the achievement of strategic and integrated business needs
Recommend and support the selection and implementation of design methodologies, integrated systems solutions at an enterprise level to enable achievement of business strategies
Identify technology system risks at an enterprise level and recommend solutions for mitigation
Ensure that the organization has the skills necessary to meet the organizations software development needs by fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement through the development and mentorship of employees.
Requirements
A four-year degree from an accredited post-secondary education institution in a relevant field of study such as Information Technology, Mathematics & Applied Science, or Business
Ten years’ experience with software architecture and design, and in project or systems management with increasing responsibility, including experience in supporting the development of others
Demonstrated experience architecting and delivering a microservice based architecture at an enterprise scale
Knowledge of software architecture principles, software design best practices, design patterns and industry standards
Knowledge in developing software architecture platforms and frameworks and governance protocols
Knowledge of business processes and how they interact to support business operations
Knowledge of IT industry and Systems Development Life Cycle best practices and industry standards
Knowledge of the strategic and tactical planning of application systems and the delivery of IT customer service
Knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques
Skill in developing continual learning approaches and providing guidance and leadership to enhance abilities
Skill in developing proposals and presenting recommendations.
Benefits
Great benefits
Perks and options to balance work and everything else life sends their way
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