Technical Architect – Java IRC252842

Description

Join GlobalLogic, to be a valid part of the team working on a huge software project for the world-class company providing M2M / IoT 4G/5G modules e.g. to the automotive, healthcare and logistics industries. Through our engagement, we contribute to our customer in developing the end-user modules’ firmware, implementing new features, maintaining compatibility with the newest telecommunication and industry standards, as well as performing analysis and estimations of the customer requirements.

Requirements

Technical Architect

The Role

Expanding its Professional Services team in India with a variety of roles open in our Professional Services center. In professional services we provide implementation and production services to our customers around the world. We are constantly innovating to accelerate pace, predictability and affordability of solutions to help customers adopt the Guidewire platform and applications. We are looking for smart, proactive, and results-oriented Technical Architects to join our team.

An Architect working on Guidewire’s InsuranceSuite plays a crucial role in the successful implementation and customization of the platform for insurance companies. This role involves both high-level strategic planning and detailed technical execution. Here’s a breakdown of the responsibilities and activities:

 

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Solution Design: Architects are responsible for designing the overall architecture of the system, ensuring it aligns with the client’s business objectives. This includes developing scalable and robust software architectures, creating technical sequence and component diagrams, and balancing trade-offs between performance, scalability, flexibility, and maintainability.

• Technical Leadership: They serve as the technical lead for the project, guiding developers and ensuring that all customizations, integrations, and configurations are aligned with the overall architectural vision. This includes working with various tools and languages used within the Guidewire ecosystem, such as Gosu, Java, and RESTful APIs.

• Integration Management: Architects are tasked with integrating Guidewire InsuranceSuite with other enterprise systems, leveraging tools like the Guidewire Integration Framework, WebHooks, and Integration Gateway. This ensures seamless data flow between different systems and components, essential for end-to-end insurance processes.

• Customer Engagement: They work closely with clients to understand their business needs and translate these into technical requirements. This includes participating in stakeholder meetings, managing expectations, and ensuring that the technical solutions meet the client’s business objectives.

• Continuous Improvement: Architects are also involved in the continuous improvement of Guidewire implementations. They provide ongoing support, identify areas for improvement, and ensure that the systems evolve with the client’s needs, often by collaborating with the product management and development teams.

Day to day activities:

• Meeting with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate these into technical designs.
• Guiding development teams through the implementation process, ensuring adherence to the architectural vision.
• Designing and reviewing integration points between Guidewire products and other systems.
• Troubleshooting complex issues that arise during the implementation phase.
• Providing technical mentorship to other team members

 

Required skills and experience – 

• 8+ years hands-on experience with an object-oriented programming language (preferably Java — JVM, SDK, J2EE, JMS, JDBC)
• Deep understanding of the principles and patterns of object-oriented design
• Proficiency in Guidewire Cloud products, including InsuranceSuite Developer Fundamentals, xCenter Configuration, and InsuranceSuite Cloud Integration Basics is preferred.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective writing skills for drafting technical documentation and for explaining technical problems and solutions for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience in consulting or other customer-facing roles
• Experience working on agile teams
• Skilled at solution design, estimation, and breaking down deliverables into user stories and tasks
• Experience leading and mentoring technical teams
• Knowledge of code review best practice (tools and techniques)
• Experience with source control, branching, unit testing, static code analysis, and other development tools and frameworks, such as Cucumber, Karate, and SonarQube.
• Exposure to cloud technologies a plus
• Comfortable with occasional international travel
• Flexibility to do shift work as needed (aligning to US colleagues/ customers)

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.