Cotiviti Corporation

Overview Cotiviti Hyderabad is looking for Technical Architect / Technical Lead for one of its product stream Java/SQL Server/Hadoop based application suite to Spring Boot, Appian based modern application suite. This will include high percentage of unit test coverage both on backend and frontend. Responsibilities Lead end-to-end solution architecture for enterprise platforms and data processing pipelines , leveraging technologies such as Appian , Java/Spring Boot , Python , and PySpark . Design scalable, secure, and maintainable microservices-based architectures integrating REST APIs , Kafka streams , and data pipelines for real-time and batch processing. Architect data engineering workflows on Cloudera Hadoop ecosystem , including tools such as Hive , Hue , Impala , HBase , and Elasticsearch for big data storage, processing, and retrieval. Provide architectural guidance on SQL Server database design , indexing strategies, stored procedures, and data modelling for transactional and analytical workloads. Define and optimize streaming architectures using Apache Kafka , ensuring event-driven and loosely coupled integration between systems. Oversee the implementation of automation and orchestration scripts using PowerShell for system and infrastructure-level tasks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, Developers, QA, DevOps , and Infrastructure Engineers to align technical vision and execution. Translate complex business requirements into scalable and reliable technical solutions, aligned with best practices in security, performance, and cloud-readiness. Participate in and drive architecture review boards , perform design reviews, and ensure compliance with architectural standards and governance. Lead solution planning activities during Program Increment (PI) Planning and provide hands-on support throughout Agile sprint cycles . Ensure documentation of architecture, design patterns, data flow diagrams, integration points, and infrastructure requirements. Mentor development teams on implementation strategies, coding standards, and performance optimization. [Optional] Contribute to cloud adoption strategies , evaluating and designing cloud-native and hybrid solutions on AWS or OCI based on business needs Qualifications Bacheloror Masterdegree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Communication , or related engineering field. Minimum 10 years of industry experience , with at least 3+ years in an architect or lead role , designing and delivering large-scale enterprise applications or data solutions. Proven experience architecting backend systems using Java and Spring Boot Strong development background in Python , with hands-on experience in PySpark for distributed data processing. In-depth experience designing solutions within Hadoop ecosystems , especially Cloudera , using Hive, Hue, Impala, HBase , and Elasticsearch . Strong expertise in MS SQL Server , including performance tuning, indexing, stored procedure design, and advanced SQL development. Demonstrated ability to design and implement Kafka-based streaming architectures in complex enterprise environments. Experience with PowerShell scripting for system automation and DevOps workflows. Working knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum/SAFe) , with involvement in Agile ceremonies and story point estimations. Familiarity with version control systems, Agile boards, and collaboration tools like Bitbucket and Jira . Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence technical decisions and drive architectural alignment. [Optional] Experience architecting or migrating enterprise workloads to AWS or OCI , with understanding of cloud-native design principles. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: Strategic thinking with the ability to create long-term solution blueprints. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven architectural decisions. Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to guide and mentor cross-functional teams. Adaptable to a fast-paced, changing environment, with strong prioritization skills. Effective communicator across technical and non-technical audiences in global and cross-cultural teams