Solution Architect - Manager - Hyderabad

Manager, Deloitte Technology Support USI Leader

Omnia Data - Solution Architect

Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.

Job Description – Role & Responsibilities

• This role is responsible for leading the complete software product development life cycle of the product in a fast-paced, cross-cultural, diverse environment, leveraging the Agile methodology.
• This role requires a solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in leading large cross-functional teams using Agile/SCRUM best practices, values, and principles, including but not limited to sprint/release planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog grooming, completion forecasting, and DevOps (continuous integration and continuous deployment).
• The person that fills this role is expected to partner closely with product owners and lead a cross-functional team comprising business analysts, software engineers, functional and nonfunctional testers, operations engineers, and project management.
• Key responsibilities include leading and/or facilitating the requirements, architecture, technical design, development, functional and non-functional testing, operational readiness, and DevOps.
• This role also requires providing technical leadership, including directing, evaluating, and monitoring the progress of product development and facilitating discussions with various departments around business objectives, functionality, architecture, and product deployment.
• The person that fills this role is expected to escalate issues, risks, and decisions to the Channel and Engagement Leaders and other stakeholders as necessary to mitigate risks.
• Interacts with stakeholders and has the executive presence to influence direction, sell ideas, roadmaps, and approaches.

Technical Skills:

• A minimum of 10 or more years of experience with Architectural skills along and team management
• The candidate should have a profound understanding of architecture and microservices and the ability to demonstrate their value at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with Azure Cloud Components (PaaS), Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Data Storage, messaging technologies and DevOps is required.
• Experience implementing software using C#.Net, async programming, advanced understanding of RESTful API design concepts and the JSON format, and related technologies
• Experience with database systems and platforms such as Cosmos DB and Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience with Agile tools such as Azure DevOps and related technologies
• Knowledge of security concepts and best practices; familiarity with Microsoft, Active Directory (ADFS 2.0, Open ID, and JWT), and web authoring tools.
• Should have a thorough awareness of methodologies for the software development lifecycle as well as delivery and testing through continuous integration and delivery.
• Unit testing (NUnit, MSTest, MOQ Telerik JustMock)
• Able to mentor the team and lead from the front.

Other Skills

• The candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills.
• Flexibility, energy, and ability to work well with others in a team environment
• The ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• One should be able to learn and improve new technologies, as well as find simple answers to complex questions or problems.
• Drive for results—partner with product owners to deliver on short- and long-term milestones.
• Experience working with product owners and development teams to document and clarify business and user requirements and manage the scope of defined features and functions during the project lifecycle
• I possess the ability to drive teams toward consensus and have a vivid passion for application delivery.
• Strong project management and team management skills
• Experience in implementing quality guidelines, standards, and procedures
• Critical thinking involves thinking creatively and applying knowledge from past experiences, education, and training to address problems and overcome project obstacles.
• Significant experience leading large, geographically distributed, and culturally diverse teams
• Ability to lead people and demonstrate leadership skills within a team and cross-functional team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to present and collaborate with business leaders
• It is preferable if you have experience communicating with external software design and development vendors.
• Being a team player that can deliver in a high-pressure and high-demand environment

Other Qualifications

Strong understanding or certification in one or more of the following Scrum Master, Scaled Agile Framework – SAFe

Education/Other: Bachelor’s Degree