Lead Product & Application Architect

Job Description

About the Role: As a Lead in Application/Product Architecture, you play a crucial role in independently executing specialized architectural tasks and supporting broader team projects. Your focus will be on creating innovative, integrated architectural solutions that drive product excellence. You will be instrumental in ensuring quality outcomes through your expertise and leadership in technical planning, design, and implementation. Responsibilities: Conduct thorough analysis of business and stakeholder requirements. Independently develop advanced architectural models and blueprints. Lead evaluations of product-service compatibility and integration techniques. Develop and maintain high-quality technical specifications. Oversee technical planning and ensure alignment with strategic goals. Execute in-depth testing, validation, and optimization of architectural components. Ensure adherence to organizational standards and industry best practices. Identify and resolve complex integration issues and technical challenges. Document and communicate detailed design updates and modifications. Provide technical leadership and guidance to ensure successful project outcomes. Skills: Experience-10+ years Specialized Architectural Knowledge: Advanced understanding of specialized application/product architecture. Independent Execution: Ability to independently execute and lead architectural tasks. Strategic Planning: Skilled in strategic technical planning and alignment with business goals. Comprehensive Design Tools Use: Proficiency in advanced design and architectural tools (e.g., Enterprise Architect). Quality Assurance Expertise: In-depth knowledge of ensuring and maintaining architectural quality. Advanced Problem-Solving: Proficient in identifying and resolving complex technical issues. Detailed Documentation: Ability to produce comprehensive and detailed technical specifications. Leadership: Strong leadership skills in guiding teams and supporting project success. Level criteria T4 (for internal use only): Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in primary job family or field of specialization; has a wide-range of experiences and advanced technical acumen serving as an advisor to management Interprets business challenges and recommends best practices to improve technology products, or to improve processes or services through applicable technology Leads others in solving complex technical problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations; may lead job family / cross-job family group teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity; Impacts the achievement of project objectives; work is guided by technical and professional standards and guidelines Communicates difficult concepts and influences others to adopt a different point of view Acts as advisor on advanced and broad ranging projects